Sparking Joy in Your Home – KonMari Challenge

Does it Spark Joy? It seems like a popular question…

A few months ago, I started reading about the Marie Kondo method but it seemed very overwhelming at the time. Now she is everywhere I turn, Netflix, Instagram, the Today show. It seems like a sign I should get it together and start decluttering. With a move in my near future possible, what better time to start??? Armed with the book and a warning to my family to hold on to anything that brings them joy, I started KonMaring my house. Hopefully you too will be inspired and join me in this challenge…I am planning 6-8 weeks to get the whole house decluttered….I feel cleaner already 😉

Goodbye 2018…Hello 2019

posted on : December 31, 2018 0 Comment

Our Year in Review: 2018 Top Blog Posts

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is coming to an end. Jen and I launched our blog September 28th and it has been a crazy, amazing, exciting, sometimes overwhelming adventure ever since. Can you believe it has only been 3 months?? We can’t either!! Time has flown by and we have loved bringing to life all our DIY projects and tutorials, renovations, and just sharing our homes with all of you. We have learned a lot in the process and I am sure have lots more to learn…but through all of it the best part has been connecting with our readers and hearing about your projects and hopefully inspiring others to add a little DIY into their lives.

Here are a few of our favorite blog posts so far and a recap of the most popular with the readers over our first 3 months. We hope you have enjoyed ALL we have shared so far. There are lots of ideas floating around in our notebooks for the New Year, so be looking out for those. If you have a great idea for us, we would love to hear about it too. Let’s make 2019 a GREAT Year!!!

Almond Cookies

posted on : December 19, 2018 2 Comments

Cookie exchanges are very popular during the holiday season and it is always a challenge to come up with new and different cookies for each exchange. I saw this recipe on a morning talk show a really long time ago and I have made it almost every year since. These almond cookies are so delicious…almost like a shortbread, which I love. Not to mention they go great with coffee!!

Elf on the Shelf – Adventures in Elfing

posted on : December 11, 2018 1 Comment

The Elf on the Shelf is back or in our case the elves are back for more fun adventures this Christmas season. Eddie has been with our family for many years now and Ella joined in the fun a couple of years ago while we were in Germany. Cookie, the reindeer and Buddy, the Saint Bernard are now in on the action, as well. It is just one big Elf party!!

Jello Fluff Recipe

posted on : November 21, 2018 0 Comment

Holidays are a great time for family memories and sharing meals with our loved ones. Every family has their own traditions and favorite dishes that they love or have at all holiday gatherings. One of my families most requested dishes is my Mom’s Jello Fluff. She has made it in many different flavors; raspberry, lime, orange, strawberry, the possibilities are as endless as jello flavors. Usually, I make the fluff with raspberry jello, but orange is delicious too. I am guessing my Mom started making it because my brother and I would not touch cranberry sauce and it has been on our holiday table ever since. I make it every year now too since it doesn’t seem like a holiday without it!

Top Gift Guide for 2018

posted on : November 16, 2018 0 Comment

Don’t look now, but it’s totally that time of the year again!! Anyone ready to Shop Till YOU Drop? Or maybe Click Till you Drop? Well, I am! 😉 Do you need help or suggestions picking out that “IT” or perfect gift for the people you love. This is one of my favorite things to do each year.

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Does it Spark Joy? It seems like a popular question…

Our Year in Review: 2018 Top Blog Posts