Home Depot Kids Workshops are fun and educational #DigIn

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We are a family that does our projects ourselves…we always DIY.  I think we’ve hired someone to do things exactly three times since we purchased our first home.  Naturally, our kids want to help and be part of our projects, but sometimes those projects just aren’t suitable for little ones to be helping.  We try Continue Reading …

NYNE N-19 Docking Alarm Clock Review and Giveaway

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The NYNE N-19 is a low-profile, professionally-designed alarm clock that syncs time automatically with your iPod, iPhone, or iPad.   As a family we own our fair share of Apple devices.  The alarm clock we have is old, like I owned it before college.  So of course I was excited to recieve the NYNE N-19 to review.  It keeps your Continue Reading …

It’s time to replace our compost bin #DigIn

compost bin made with pallets

This is the first  sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot as part of a series about outdoor DIY projects  in the yard.  We have composted for almost 8 years now, since moving to our current home.  For years, we’ve just used pallets to kind of frame an area  for the compost Continue Reading …

Huggies Designer Wipes Tub – Function Meets Fashion #HuggiesTester

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I am so excited to be an Official Huggies Tester and share with you an exciting new product!!!  Huggies Wipes Designer Tubs are a fun and fashionable way to store your baby wipes.  These tubs are the ultimate in Function Meets Fashion and one of my top picks.   Just because we are moms and often accumulate a lot of Continue Reading …

When the yard changes in a bad way….time to start fresh!

oak swing

We had a nice, private yard with a row of huge old white pines along one of our property lines.  Then the recent storms hit- each time, with a different surprise, and knocking out power for a week or so- and tree branches, sometimes whole trees down.  Lightning hit one tree, topping it about 10 Continue Reading …

Personalized Platters $25 | Think Mother’s Day or Teacher Gifts

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Aren’t these the cutest platters EVER??  They would make great teacher or Mother’s Day gifts!  Check out this limited time deal to get a personalized melamine platter for just $25! The perfect intimate, one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift 27 different patterns available Designs for teachers, families, moms, and more! Customize your 14″x10″ platter with your own Continue Reading …

Sponsored: Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshop Twitter Party May 2 #DIHWorkshop

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Last week I was asked to be a panelist at The Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshop Twitter Party.  I love the idea of DIY workshops for women, and hope to attend one in the very near future.  I became a DIY girl kind of by default when we bought our first house and now I find Continue Reading …

5 Easy Ways to Save on Electric Bills

5 easy ways to save on electric bills

If you’re wondering about ways to save on electric bills each month, you’ll be pleased to know you’ve got quite a few options.  With just a few tips and tweaks from you and your family you’ll be able to see the amount you pay on your utilities each month start to decline almost immediately. Before Continue Reading …

Ideas to revamp your kitchen without breaking the bank

7 ideas to redo your kitchen without breaking the bank

If you’re looking to update your décor to give your house a little more pizazz, the kitchen is a great way to start.  Remaking your kitchen is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make your home look great and it will do an awesome job with tying in your home’s theme. Never underestimate what Continue Reading …

All You 6 Month Subscription for $6.00 | Lots of Great Coupons in Every Issue

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This deal ends April 30th – be sure to grab it while you can!   Grab a subscription to All You magazine for just $1 per issue!   If you just use one coupon from each issue,  then the magazine will pay for itself!   (But I use much more than just viagra pas cher 1!) All You Continue Reading …