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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

05/15/2022

Three weeks of feeling like *insert poo metaphors here* from a sinus infection, I think I’m finally over the worst of it and back to feeling like cooking. This week’s meal ideas are inspired by the words “spring” and “easy”. The spinach and lettuce are going crazy in the garden so I’ll be making recipes that incorporate my spring garden goodies. Hopefully these meal ideas will help inspire dinner ideas for you, my internet friends, as well. Happy new week and happy home-cooked meals! MONDAYSmash BurgersGarlic Parmesan Fries TUESDAYHam SteakCorn-on-the-Cob WEDNESDAYRoast & PotatoesRhodes Rolls THURSDAYSaladBLT SandwichesCottage Cheese FRIDAYChicken Fried RiceParmesan Roasted Asparagus

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS

This month the whole family is joining in to share our favorite things for recommendations from a twenty-something, nearly...

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GRADUATION SEASON | LET’S THROW A PARTY

I love any excuse to throw a party and I’ve had plenty of practice lately with both of my...

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EASTER HOME DECOR + SOURCES | 2022

04/09/2022

Just “hopping” on to share the Easter touches around the house this year. (Sorry, it had to be said.) I LOVE decorating for Christmas. But a close second is decorating for Easter because that means green grass and warm weather is right around the corner. It also inspires me to do a little spring cleaning before I allow myself to add in all the happy Easter touches. There’s nothing better than a clean house full of happy little Easter bunnies. I added a few new Easter decor items into the mix this year. One can never had too many bunnies, right? Bunny Wreath // Mine is several years old but I’ll link this year’s version. It’s just as cute. Bunny Pair Pillow Hopping Bunnies Basket // mine from when I was a kid. Speckled Eggs // Were from Hobby Lobby years ago. Looks like they are brighter colored now....

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SPRING FRONT PORCH PLANTER | 2022

I can’t wait any longer. It’s time to extend the living spaces outside again and I couldn’t be happier....

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HOW TO PAINT A TILE FLOOR | DIY

Never underestimate the power of a little elbow grease and paint. Two years ago I did a quick makeover...

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STAIRWAY REMODEL | CARPET TO WOOD

03/09/2022

DIYing a stairway remodel from carpeted builder grade rough-in stairs to stained wood with painted raisers is not for the faint of heart. Rebuilding stairs as a “non-professional stair builder” is a feat in and of itself. Then there is the sanding, the wood filler, the caulk, the stain, the sealer and the paint – all while maintaining a usable path to the upstairs bedrooms. It’s a backache filled, not-fun-at-all process but the final product is 110% worth it. After we installed the pine wood floors throughout the dining, living and family rooms, we tackled the stairway. Sadly, I apparently never got a before picture of the carpeted stairs. But you can see in the first photo on the left how we changed the traditional rounded bottom step to a more modern squared off look. The original stairs were just basic stairs that were carpeted over. We tore all...