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I am spending the night in our guest room. This week I realized that our designated guest room has not been used in over a year and has become a bit of a catch-all room. Today’s blog post is about how to be a guest in your guest room. What is the phrase? “If you…
Try to say it angrily…Pom Pom! POM POM! LOL! You can’t do it, can you? It’s like trying to say the word “Bubbles” with anger. Try it! You, like me, will fail. Some words are just so full of fun that they sound even more ridiculous when attempted with an angry tone. These quirky little…
Earth Day! As a child, this day was a fun, “let’s pick up trash and plant flowers” day. Now, as an adult, it is still a “let’s pick up trash and plant flowers” day. However, the day has much more meaning, gravity, and purpose for me than it once did. Each year, Earth Day is…
The 90s are slapping me in the face! This was the decade when we bought the most cds. From classical to indie rock, if we liked it, we bought it for our cd library. It was like eating potato chips…you can’t just have one! Let me show you how to turn a tired piece of…
Self-Care Plant Zone Are you into self-care? You should be! This little hyphenated two-word combo has become a bit of a buzzword as we deal with the struggles of the past year. Perhaps you need a little spa time in the bathtub? A she-shed? Wine of the month club membership? Or, maybe you need a…
Are you looking for that special something to give to your mom for Mother’s Day’s? Read on for some of my favorite ideas to help give her an extra special day. Whether you call her Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy, etc., mothers hold a very special place in our hearts. The older I get, the more…
Oh Joy! Easter is here! While the date for Easter changes each year, this happy holiday is the ultimate signal of spring, rebirth, and fresh renewal. Don’t you agree, this reset is more important this year than any other. The past year has been hard with required patience and diligence as the daily mantra. I…
Pay Attention Homeowners and Realtors! Find the Freebie! Spring is in the air and the real estate market is HOT! You want to sell your home. You want LOTS of offers. Yes, you want multiple HIGH offers. You want buyers to sing “AHHHHHH!” as they tour your home, obsess over your kitchen, and jump into…
Or, How Missy Got Her Groove Back Let me tell you the story of our kitchen renovation… It was 2004 and we were house hunting. The first time I saw this house, I knew. This was our home. And when we bought our home 17 years, we were thrilled with the bones of the house….
Do you have a love affair with glass like me? Jars. Bottles. Clear. Colored. It doesn’t matter, I am drawn to them like a mosquito to my bug zapper! One of the reasons that I love glass containers so much is that they are so versatile. I can style them on a whim in a…
