Goals for 2012

January 5, 2012
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Early last year I set a few goals for 2011.  I did OK and managed to complete 6 out of 10 goals.  By far the biggest accomplishment was laying the patio stones and transforming our backyard. With 2012 underway it is time to look back on last year and set new goals. Kristen’s 2011 Goals Learn [...]

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Stenciled Memory Jar

January 4, 2012
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I have never been into keeping a journal and I thought a memory jar would be a great way to remember some of the highlights to come in 2012.Instead of writing in a journal, Eric and I will be jotting down memory snippets throughout the year. Monday night we filled out our first memory card [...]

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Bacon Cheddar and Onion Biscuits

January 3, 2012
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In January I seem to gravitate to hearty one pot meals such as soups, stews and chilli.  They go great with a light salad and one of these delicious bacon, cheddar and onion biscuits. Tweet This Post

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Welcome Back!

January 2, 2012

Hello!  I hope you had an amazing holiday season.  Ours was filled with family, friends and food.  I also hope Santa was good to you.  This year, he was very good to me.  But enough about last year, let’s look forward! Today I want to talk about our front entrance.  It seems fitting since this [...]

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Merry Christmas to All!

December 23, 2011

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy 2012!  I will be back on January 2nd, 2012 posting on a regular basis.  I have some exciting ideas for next year and I look forward to sharing them with you, my amazing readers! Until January 2nd, I will leave you with this silly musical freebie from JibJab. [...]

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Gifts Under $50

December 15, 2011

Another day another set of gifts.  This time we are looking at gift ideas under $50.00 This post will be of special interest to Eric since he and I set a $50 for Christmas this year. Owls of Wisdom Bookends ($49.99) His and Hers Towels ($6.00 to $20.00) Vintage Fan ($49.00) Feist Concert Poster  ($35.00)     Tweet [...]

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Gifts Under $75

December 14, 2011

Day three of this week brings gift ideas for less than $75.00 If I had to choose just one it would be that beautiful geometric felt pillow.  I have a vision for my front entrance and it includes mustard yellow! 20×200 Wall Art, Upstairs ($63.40) Vintage Ceramic Deer Bambi Vase ($54.00) Geometric Golden Yellow Wool [...]

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Gifts Under $100

December 13, 2011

More gift ideas!  This time they are all around the $100 mark.  I really really really want that Papier Mache Stag!! Papier Mache Stag ($106.32) Melissa Wanting Bow Ballet Flats ($90.90) Peacock Lace Scarf ($84.00)       Tweet This Post

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Gifts Under $200

December 12, 2011
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This week I will be sharing some of my favorite picks for Christmas gifts. Over the next five days we will be looking at gifts under $100, $75, $50 and $25. Today I am sharing my favorite gifts under $200.00.  I think my first pick would be the vintage style radio!  Thought I love the [...]

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DIY Photo Booth

December 6, 2011
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If you want to get the party started and entertain your guests for hours on end, set up an inexpensive, homemade photo booth.  This is a fun and creative activity that will add excitement to any event. To build my photo booth, I bought three clamp lamps from IKEA, 2 upright lamps and a box [...]

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