It’s official! We have lived in our house for 15 years now! Can you believe it? That sounds like forever to me! I thought it would be fun to show you a few before and after photos. And when I say “before” I really mean “before”! Starting with – before there was even a house!…
Does your family love banana muffins? My boys are big fans and even prefer them over other after school snacks. Obviously, I’m thrilled when they choose healthier options! Today, I’m sharing our easy banana muffin recipe with you! Years ago, my mother in law shared this recipe with me. Most of the time, she…
After months of waiting and after 2 installation appointments cancelled due to snowstorms…my plantation shutters have arrived! I took these pictures last night. I love how they make the room so much more finished! Since I still haven’t mastered the “good camera”, here are some shots taken this morning with bad lighting. I ordered the…
A few years ago, I was hosting an event at my house. During a conversation about birth order, one of my new friends assumed I was the second child in my family. I wasn’t sure if I should feel insulted or flattered. I should start by telling you that I have a younger sister and…
I mentioned in my 2014 Goal List how I will be getting rid of things that have been piling up in my basement over the years. So far, I have scheduled a pick up from the Lupus Foundation for tomorrow. They accept a wide variety of used clothing and household goods. They also make it so easy with…
Now that the kids are back to school for the full week, I can concentrate on what I would like to accomplish for 2014. I usually have a running list of goals for my home. I feel it is important to keep a list, not only to stay on track with my goals but the…