Simple, Quick Dessert Decoration

My sister recently had her baby shower (!) and it was a lovely gathering. There was no pressure or games (as this is her second child and second boy), it was simply a gathering of loved ones to celebrate the impending arrival. Anyhow, I was called upon (fairly last-minute) to do one of my favorite … Continue reading →

Refinishing Furniture: Making the Most of Pinterest Tips and Ideas

First of all–sorry for the bad splice. There is no way to take a full-width picture where the dresser sits now. Anyway, This Used to look like This No, I’m not kidding. We needed a dresser for the nursery, and as I mentioned in this post about Goodwill finds, I found this dresser on sale … Continue reading →

Picking the Best Thrift Shop for Your Family

Sorry, I got distracted by baking and forgot that I’d promised to post some tips on thrift shopping in this post. By following a few tips, you can find some INCREDIBLE deals and even name-brands for pennies on the dollar. Location, Location, Location The number one rule in real-estate applies to being a thrift shopper, as … Continue reading →

Pregnancy + Boredom = Death…or something like that

I am avoiding boredom at all costs right now. Because… Boredom–> Nesting Nesting–> Activity Activity–> Painful hip dislocation & Braxton Hicks Pain–> Laziness Laziness–> Clutter Clutter–> Apathy And of course Apathy–> Boredom. That’s all. Continue reading →

Random Things I Felt Like Sharing.

Today has been a little scattered. I feel scattered. So, this post will be scattered. Fun, right? I think I’ve officially entered the nesting stage. It hit hard when I entered my 5th month with Cub too (which is just next week this time around), so I should have been expecting it, but the force … Continue reading →

And All Those Good-bye Things

It’s January! Holy cow! I keep thinking things like-we’re going to have another baby in 22 weeks. Insanity. We find out the 9th whether this new Little One is a brother or a sister. We’re all hoping for a girl except Cub. To be fair, he has the best brother in the world. I can completely understand … Continue reading →

I Love Fall

There is something about crisp air, bonfire smells lingering, and cardigans that alters my spirit. As a whole, as a human, I fell better. lighter, happier when it is fall in Missouri. I know so many people who complain about the weather in St. Louis, and there are definitely times when I feel tempted to … Continue reading →