No bake cookies are my favorite cookie recipe. These cookies are so easy to make and perfect any time of year. Make these for an after school treat or make them at Christmas. I love to make these and a double batch of Chex Mix. It's the perfect sweet and salty combo. These are so easy to make ...
Outdoor Coffee Table DIY
We have had this small wooden table for many years. We have used it for a desk or for an extra table here and there, but it's never really had it's own purpose. Most recently I had put it outside on the back deck. This wasn't the best thing for the table as it was exposed to the weather. When ...
Best Outdoor Furniture for Your Backyard Oasis | Patio Set-Up Ideas
Upgrade your backyard oasis with the best outdoor furniture! After years of searching, I finally found the perfect patio furniture set for my pool deck area. Discover why this set is a top choice, along with other in-stock and affordable options. Get inspired with patio set-up ideas and create a ...
Best of June
Well, June sure was a lot busier than I had expected. Of course, we celebrated Father's Day and did all the gift shopping. I sent my dad a really cool gardening multi-tool for him to use in his garden, a waterproof phone case to use when he goes fishing, and some yummy chap sticks for everyday. I ...
Arkansas Cheese Dip Recipe
So, in Arkansas we call it cheese dip, not queso. When we moved to Texas and I kept ordering cheese dip at restaurants they looked at me like I was speaking another language. After living in Plano, Texas for ten years, I've only found one restaurant that has anything close to cheese dip instead of ...
Our Trip To Jenks, Oklahoma
For two years in a row, we have traveled to Jenks, or Tulsa, Oklahoma for a national karate tournament. It's a short road trip from Plano, Texas, about a four hour drive. Last year we stayed on the Tulsa side of the Arkansas river. But, this year we stayed on the Jenks side. If you didn't ...
Painted Concrete Floors Update
A little over four years ago, I decided to rip up the carpet in our master bedroom and paint the concrete slab underneath. I couldn't take that dirty disgusting carpet anymore. It had to go! I really wanted to continue the existing hardwood floors from the hallway into the bedroom; but, after a ...
The Best Father’s Day Gifts You’ve Ever Seen
It can be pretty hard to find a gift for Dad for Father's Day because they just buy anything they want whenever they want it, right? Forget the tie or the wallet, here's some great ideas for you to choose from. I've been working on this list for sometime which is why I think it deserves to be ...
The Best of: May Favorites
It's been a few years since our May has been this busy. When the calendar was packed and things kept getting added, I tried not to be overwhelmed; but, I was glad to be back in a year where all the things were celebrated. We did all of the end of school year celebrations, the NJHS, all the band ...
Lemon Decor Summer Christmas Tree
If you have been following along on Instagram, then you have seen me put together my summer Christmas tree for the past two weeks. Well, now you know that it's lemons! Yes, I did a small lemon tree last spring that you can check out in Lemon Tree Spring Decor. So, I reused my lemon theme this ...
Transitioning Your Home From Spring To Summer
Wow, how is it May already? Actually, forget May. It goes by so fast. After sitting around for two years, this year seems to really be flying by. It's already May which means the kids are about to be out of school and you've got to get the house ready for Summer. What do you do to prepare? ...
Summer Christmas Tree Inspiration: Lemons
Yes, you can have a summer Christmas tree if you want one. I mean, who's going to stop you? It's your house, right? Lemon deocoration ideas are everywhere right now. So, what better inspiration to use for a summer Christmas tree than lemons! Here are some lemon decoration ideas. I decorated ...
Cheap And Easy Large DIY Wall Art Ideas
Do you have a large blank space on a wall to fill, but don't want to spend the money on artwork? Well, you don't have to spend a lot when you make it yourself. I always grab the largest cheapest canvases I can find, usually on sale at Michael's. I have used all types of paint from acrylic paint ...
The Best of April
The grass has finally turned green and more importantly, I think the pollen has stopped falling and covering everything. Finally, I can breathe without sneezing! We were busy in April, but mostly I was bracing for May! In April, the boys went on a Boy Scout camping trip and the girls went ...