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Fake it till you make it + starting over

February 25, 2015 by Tanya 9 Comments

I have a story that I am unsure if I have ever shared with you.

I don’t think I have, and it’s one that has been on my heart a lot lately.

It’s a time in my life not too different than the season I find myself in right now, full of change, uncertainty
and a little bit of fear.

My daughter and I left our hometown 17 years ago and moved to a different part of the state, where we have lived since. A friend was starting a business, and I needed a job.

I had an old station wagon (accurately dubbed the “hooptie”) which was packed to the gills with our clothes, books, a fuzzy orange bean bag and most of our Earthly possessions.

We had $200 and we were going to make it, somehow. [Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party | DIY + Delish Features!!

February 22, 2015 by Tanya 15 Comments

Hello Friends!! We are SO excited to have you joining us for another awesome week of

baking, DIY’s, crafts, tips and all around creative goodness!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

This week’s features were chosen by Tanya at twelveOeight…

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How to make liquid Castile Soap

February 13, 2015 by Tanya 39 Comments

I am far, far from being being completely green in our home yet.

Making some changes as far as how I purchase the things we need, and in what quantities to avoid
extra packaging has helped. I implemented a better recycling routine recently and am seeing a huge
difference already in how much garbage we have once the recycling is all removed.

That is shocking actually!

I am phasing out many of the cleaners and detergents we have used for a long time.

We all have allergies and sensitive skin, and so much of what is in the giant jugs of detergent and
soap is mostly fragrance and water anyways.

One thing I fell in love with a few years ago was Dr. Bronners Pure Castile Soap, but found myself
going through it quickly, and those little bottles were pretty spendy. [Read more…]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, How To Save Money, Thrifty Living, Tips & ideas for the home, Uncategorized

Christmas Trees on Cars | Vintage Style

December 12, 2014 by Tanya 16 Comments

Hello friends!

I am SO excited to be part of a wonderful hop this week with a bunch of creative bloggers!

Each of us has come up with our own version and style of Trees on Cars, make sure you scroll

down and visit each blog to see what they did. I am LOVING these so much right now… [Read more…]

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How to Roast a Turkey

November 16, 2014 by Tanya 4 Comments

Before we get to the actual cooking of the bird, I have to tell you about my great turkey fail of 1995.
I was in my early 20’s and had yet to try my hand at making the whole Thanksgiving dinner on my own.

But this year, I had read my latest issue of Martha Stewart that arrived weeks before in the mail,
and I felt confident.

Bold.

I can cook a turkey, and it’s not that hard.
Well, here is the good news, the turkey was easy to cook.

It smelled amazing,
the drippings were waiting to be turned into a wonderful gravy.

I had done it!

A HUGE success…

And we forgot to push the big thermometer back in after the last a final basting.

Yep.

The thermometer broke and the mercury went all over. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gluten Free Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

One Dresser with 3 Different Uses

November 12, 2014 by Tanya 1 Comment

When my eldest was younger, we seemed to move around a lot.

Always in the same city, but to a larger apartment or townhome, we were kind of like George and Weezie like that.

We never did make it to a penthouse in the sky, but we did come a long ways from our first little apartment right

off the freeway. Which of course I had decorated as closely to Monica’s apartment on Friend’s as I could.

Oh Monica.

With your open shelving and mismatched furniture, you savvy gal.

But I think the thing that really has always appealed to me has been flexibility.

Don’t you think so?

As you have moved and grown and shifted from one place to the next over the years, the pieces that stay with you

can be used in many ways. [Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party – Pretty + Delicious Party Features

November 9, 2014 by Tanya 3 Comments

Hello & Welcome to another Inspiration Monday Party!

We hope you have a wonderful week, and cannot wait to see what you have been up to.

Let’s enjoy these next few weeks of fall with some amazing inspiration from all of you talented bloggers.

We’re so happy you always join us.

To search all of our features and faves, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

and feel free to follow us all on social media via our blogs.

AND, be sure to tweet your links using our #InspirationMonday hashtag, as well.

We LOVE re-tweeting your awesomeness!

When you party with us, you’re always seen on all seven blogs…but only have to link up to one!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

This weeks features were chosen by Tanya from twelveOeight

check them out here…

Pretty + Delicious Party Features:

How To Use a Duvet For a Curtain by Simply Vintageous by Suzan

Spiced Pear Smoothie from www.thecasualcraftlete.com

Spiced Pear Smoothie by The Casual Craftlete

DIY Felted Acorn Garland :: making it in the mountains #feltacorns #DIYacorns #falldecor

Felted Acorn Garland by Making It In The Mountains

No Bake Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecakes by Life With The Crust Cut Off

DIY Greek Key Overlay on IKEA Dresser | 11 Magnolia Lane

Ikea Dresser Hack by 11 Magnolia

[Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party | Fall Recipes & Fall Decorating Features!!

November 2, 2014 by Tanya 10 Comments

How is it already November?

Before we know it, we’ll be carving a turkey, trimming a tree and then ushering in 2015.

Let’s enjoy these next few weeks of fall with some amazing inspiration from all of you talented bloggers.

We’re so happy you always join us.

To search all of our features and faves, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

and feel free to follow us all on social media via our blogs.

AND, be sure to tweet your links using our #InspirationMonday hashtag, as well.

We LOVE re-tweeting your awesomeness!

When you party with us, you’re always seen on all seven blogs…but only have to link up to one!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

{this week at twelveOeight} [Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party | Pumpkin Recipe features!!

September 7, 2014 by Tanya 6 Comments

Welcome back to Inspiration Monday! It’s time to get this party started…on all SEVEN blogs.

You only need to link up on one blog to be seen on all of them!

We feature lots of your projects during the duration of the party via social media.To search for features, use #InspirationMonday. Feel free to follow along via our blogs below:I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

Fall is definitely in the air! Looks like everyone’s been baking and enjoying all of the flavors of this crisp, lovely season.
Check out all of the pumpkin-filled yumminess linked to last week’s party below

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Inspiration Monday Party | Cool sweets + treats features!!

July 20, 2014 by Tanya 2 Comments

Hey, friends! We’re so happy you’re here.

It’s the place to come for inspiration and leave some of your own!

#InspirationMonday

All six hostesses simultaneously host this party at the same time. Link up on one and be seen on all! During the week, we love to feature lots of your links on our social media outlets, using the hashtag #InspirationMonday. Feel free to follow us on social media below to check out all of the ongoing #InspirationMonday fun>>>

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Redhead Can Decorate | Refresh Restyle

Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom | twelveOeight | Your Homebased Mom

The features this week were selected by Tanya at twelveOeight

Prepare yourself, these are Summer’s BEST Cool + Sweet Treats!!

1. Chocolate Yogurt Pops by Chocolate Chocolate and More

2. Homemade Ice Cream In a Can by Homecooking Memories

3. Frozen Rocky Road Pudding by Live Laugh Rowe

4. No Bake Cheesecake Bars with Fresh Blueberry Sauce by Thirty Handmade Days

5. Ice Cream Crepes with 30 Second Hot Fudge by Heather’s French Press

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Icebox Dessert by A Little Claireification

7. Summer Fruits Snow Cone by Sweet 2 Eat Baking

8. Individual Frozen Key Lime Pies by This Silly Girls Life

Nate Berkus Knock Off Pillow Cover

by The Happy Chateau for View From The Fridge

NOW, LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

Please keep in mind:

– Be sure to mingle with other party guests (It’s always fun to click on a few other links to see what fellow bloggers are up to.)

– Link up all of your creative fun, including recipes, crafts, printables, DIY projects and other fabulous things you’ve been up to on YOUR blog.

– Please do not link Etsy stores, giveaways, or other link parties.

– By linking up to Inspiration Monday you are giving the six blogs,listed above, permission to feature your project and/or photos on our social media outlets and blogs.

An InLinkz Link-up

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