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HOMEMADE ROSE BATH SALTS

05/09/2023

I’ve got another Mother’s Day gift idea for you today. I actually made it for myself because (1) it smells like fresh roses (2) the salts help relax muscles (3) the rose oil is good for the skin and (4) it’s cute decor on the shelf when I’m not using it. Is there a mom that doesn’t need an excuse for a long soak in the bathtub in the peace and quiet surrounded by all her favorite bathtime things? Make her a batch of homemade rose bath salts and she’ll feel like she’s soaking in a bathtub of fresh roses. Take it up another notch by making her this DIY bath tray to hold her favorite bath items. And, if you’re going for favorite status, add a bottle of wine, fresh flowers, a scented candle, a hair clip and a good book or magazine. You’ll be her favorite person...

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MOTHER’S DAY IDEAS THAT WILL STILL ARRIVE ON TIME

There is still time to order for Mother’s Day, all you fellow procrastinators. I’ve rounded up a few of...

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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

New week, new dinner ideas. I’ll cook this week but come next weekend, MOMMA AIN’T COOKIN’ cause it’s Mother’s...

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SPRAY PAINTING YOUR GARDEN POTS

05/05/2023

I shared last week on my Instagram stories how I refreshed my old garden pots and urns to make them look bran new again. I thought it was worth a spot on the blog, as well. Spray paint can jooj up anything including old garden pots. Would you guess the pot below is four years old? Here is the before and after a new coat of spray paint last weekend. The urn below used to be brown. I purchased it probably 12 years ago or more. You can see here it was looking worn at our old house when this photo was taken in 2013. When we moved to our house now, I spray painted it black and it looks like it’s ready for another 12 years of use. To touch up my pots, I simply use a stiff broom to remove any dirt and then spray paint. Be...

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LOW-CARB MARGARITA + CINCO DE MAYO BAR CART

I never pass up an opportunity to decorate and celebrate an occasion. I took three years of Spanish in...

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MOSQUITO DETERRENT PLANTER

This year while planning summer flower pots, consider planting a few mosquito deterrent planters around outdoor sitting areas. Did...

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HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

05/02/2023

With Cinco de Mayo coming up in a few days, it’s time to get prepared by making our own clean homemade taco seasoning. I like to make multiple batches at a time and store it in an airtight jar so it’s on hand whenever I need it. It can be stored for up to a year so make plenty and never have to worry about running to the grocery store for a packet of taco seasoning again. When making your own homemade taco seasoning, don’t be afraid to adjust the ingredients and measurements to your liking. For instance, I am not a fan or oregano or spicy/hot so I omit the oregano and red pepper flakes from my seasoning. If you really like pepper, add more. Can’t do salt? Don’t add it. Play around until you have perfected the perfect mixture for you. Then make plenty to last all...