I have had my own style for as long as anyone can remember. I once told my mom, after she asked me "what if no one else is wearing a hat to church?" that I would take my Easter bonnet off if I saw another one. It was June. In Kindergarten I my mother would do my hair every day in pig tails. I took one out so that it would be my own. I came into the world knowing what I like and don't like, … [Read more...]
Things Every Homeowner Should Know How To Do
When you own your home, it falls on you for all of your repairs so here are some simple things, from Bob Vila, every homeowner should know how to do. Toilet Triage In the life of every homeowner, there will be some clogged toilets. But they're simple to fix with a plunger, an auger, rubber gloves, and a bucket. If the bowl is in danger of overflowing, shut off the water supply valve behind the … [Read more...]
DIY Crafting Must Haves
If you're into crafting and DIY or are interested in starting, here is a great list by Apartment Therapy of the things you need to have on hand to create just about anything. I have most of these in my craft room and would say this list is pretty accurate. In a pinch I can whip up something personal and creative from birthday cards to gift boxes to random class costumes I don't want to spend a … [Read more...]
House Functions You May Not Have Known You Can Control From Your Phone
Here are some things you may not have known were available for your home that you can control from your phone. bobvila.com GE Profile Series Wall Ovens with Brillion Technology While they won’t chop the onions and marinate the roast for you, some GE Profile wall ovens are equipped with the company's Brillion technology, which lets you remotely turn them on, start preheating, and set the timer. … [Read more...]
Housewarming Gift Ideas
We've all been to a housewarming party or two. The traditional thing to do is to bring a housewarming gift, but how do you bring something they're sure to love, and will use?? Here are some ideas from Bob Vila to help you figure it all out! bobvila.com Whether it’s used to notify friends of the move or to send a thoughtful thank-you for the great housewarming gift, a box of plain stationery … [Read more...]
Habits That Seriously Harm Your Relationship
In honor of Valentines Day, I thought I'd post a little something about relationships. I am by no means a relationship expert. Mr. Sthole and I have only been married for 10 years. But here are some things (from lifehack.org) that I have found to be true. lifehack.org 1. Nagging Too Much Many studies have pointed to nagging as being the number one factor that makes men dissatisfied with their … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Decor
Today starts the week of Valentines! If you've been following us for more than a year, you probably remember that this is my favorite holiday of the year. It's my one selfish holiday. The day where Mr. Sthole takes me out and gives me all his attention. Plus, I can't help it, I love love! Here are some cute Valentines day decor to help get you in the mood for Friday the 14th. And the best part … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Furnace Issues
We all know by know that there will be six more weeks of winter. That means six more weeks of furnace use and six more weeks of misery if it's not working right. Here are some tips for troubleshooting furnace issues to use before you spend the dough and call in the pros. BobVila.com Set to "Heat" “This sounds obvious, but it’s true: A lot of people don’t have their thermostat set right,” says … [Read more...]
Ways to Get the English Cottage Look
I love the English cottage look. It's light, cozy, and simple. If you've ever wanted to bring the look into your home, but didn't think you could afford it, think again. Here are some ways to achieve the look without breaking the banks. Houzz.com 1. Change the mood with paint. Muted, drab tones like mouse’s back, wheat and duck-egg green are ideally suited to English cottage style. Try … [Read more...]
Sneaky Tricks To Help You Eat Healthy
Whether it's a resolution or not, eating healthy is on everyone's mind. Sometimes we can set ourselves up for failure. Keeping junk in the house, is one that is obvious to some, but there are more ways than that to make our efforts harder. Here are some tips from houzz.com to make it easier to eat healthy and stick with fresh, delicious, home made foods. Houzz.com 1. Keep fresh herbs and … [Read more...]
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