Life Lately

“There’s life, death and everything in between” – Tami Kraus

Mask Pack Hack

MASK PACK HACK

Plus my first (and last) TIK TOK video! I’m almost 50 and last fall created a life and style hobby blog after the youngest of four kids left for college.  I needed an empty-nester project, hence the blog!  It’s been awesome.  It’s challenging, I’m learning new skills, sharing home projects and finding a niche with …

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Nordstrom Sale In My Cart

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE – WHAT’S IN MY CART

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is underway.  Well it is for cardholders (from August 4 – 13th card members have early access depending on card member “status” i.e. Icon, Ambassador, Influencer or Insider).  For non-card members, sale access opens up on April 19th.   For more specific sale info, details on becoming a card member or want …

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smask

PERFECTING THE SMASK

Due to COVID-19, wearing a mask in public is necessary and really important.  When wearing masks ½ of our faces are covered including one of our best features, our smiles.  This is unfortunate since our smiles are a big indicator of expressing ourselves positively to other people.  With half of our face hidden, we can …

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Ella Kostecki graduate

ELLA GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE!

After four years at the University of Tennessee she’s done it!  Ella graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree!  I  would have preferred more pomp and less circumstance though!  Due to COVID-19 Ella’s commencement ceremony on May 9 was cancelled.  So bummed.  Instead of being in Knoxville, Tennessee to watch Ella …

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removing ornamental shelf rail diy

DIY REMOVING ORNAMENTAL SHELF RAIL

I did this DIY last Saturday.  A day that I needed a good project to keep my mind off what was originally planned to happen that day.  Last Saturday was (supposed to be) Ella’s commencement graduation ceremony at the University of Tennessee.  The weekend was planned for celebrating Ella with family and friends.  Instead, because …

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