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For everything in life that keeps you on your feet! I share simple DIY projects and crafts, home decor ideas and helpful tips as well as easy recipes for week-night meals.

Restaurant Style Queso Dip

Do you like queso?  I love queso.  I grew up in Texas, so queso was a staple in my diet.  Over the years I have experimented with different queso recipes and have the best restaurant style queso dip recipe to share with you.  This recipe is simple and the majority of the recipe can be done on the stovetop, microwave or crockpot. What you need 1lb Cooked Ground Pork Sausage 1 Brick Velveeta Cheese 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Can (Drained) Rotel 1 Small Can Diced Green ... View Post

Antique Dresser Makeover

Holy Cow, y'all- I'm so excited to share this makeover with you!  I found this hand-crafted antique dresser and knew it had potential to look amazing!  After  little brainstorming and consulting with my husband, I tackled this antique dresser makeover and I am so pleased with how it looks.   Antique Dresser Before  I bought this antique dresser at an auction.  This dresser is solid wood and hand-crafted.  Upon close inspection, you can see each individual nail and screw.  The thing ... View Post

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Hello!  I have a special treat for you all today.  My friend, Katherine is hopping over for a wonderful guest post where she is sharing her famous Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting! My favorite memory of the fall is making cookies with my Grandmother. Of course, these cookies aren't just any flavor of cookie, they're chocolate chip pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting! This special recipe reminds me of afternoons in her kitchen on a step stool learning all ... View Post

DIY Disney Map Christmas Ornament

This is a great and easy way to make a DIY souvenir from the Happiest Place on Earth.   Let’s face it, souvenirs from Disney World are expensive.  When we were at Disney World last year around Christmas, we looked all around for a reasonably priced Christmas ornament, but they were all so pricey.  I wanted a souvenir that would remind us of our wonderful time at Disney World, but didn’t break the bank.  This DIY Disney  Christmas Ornament is easy to make and super inexpensive. Grab FREE ... View Post

Farmhouse Entryway Table Makeover With Wise Owl Paint

Hey Friends!  I'm so excited to share this farmhouse entryway table makeover with you.  This was a fantastic project and so fun to use new products (Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint).  I simply love the way this turned out.   I recently bought Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint, which I had never used before.  Wise Owl was having an awesome sale, so I decided to take advantage and try out a new product.  I bought two pints: one in Mermaid Kiss and one in Coral Reef as well as the shades of gray ... View Post

Save Money on Kids’ Birthday Gifts

There are a few times in life when you find yourself attending celebrations just about every weekend.  In my early thirties it seemed like every Saturday I was attending an engagement party, a bridal shower or a wedding.  Then a couple of years later- baby showers and sip-and-sees.  Now, it seems we are in birthday party mode.  If you have young kids then you are fully aware of the sheer amount of birthday parties that occupy your weekends.  Don’t get me wrong- I LOVE kids’ birthday parties.  ... View Post