DOG FAVORITE FINDS
September 30, 2022
Some favorite dog finds for the fur babies in our family. Whether it be Gus, Graham, Hank or Service Dog Bud, all our family dogs
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE OVER 40 DAD
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Yeti Rambler w/ Handle // Leak Free Ice Molds // Ember Mug // Yeti Hopper Cooler // Smart Goggles // Meater Plus Thermometer // Three
PROTECTING PARENTS FROM JUNK MAIL FRAUD
October 21, 2021
Did you know junk mail is a fraud risk? Sure, you and I know better and throw that crap away but what about our senior
HAYDEN KRAUS SEWANEE GRADUATE!
May 25, 2021
Where it started Hayden always knew he wanted to play basketball. So when it came time for choosing a college he looked for smaller Division
JENNA’S ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE GRADUATION!
May 15, 2021
Jenna received her Associate’s Degree from JCTC (Jefferson Community & Technical College) in December 2020. Due to COVID her graduation ceremony was postponed until May
HALLWAY UPDATE WITH PICTURE FRAME MOULDING
May 6, 2021
Since last October I’ve been helping my brother and sister in law with updating their home. So far I’ve helped update and refresh their hallway
ANTLER WREATH – A DIY FOR DAD
April 29, 2021
Just got home from revealing to dad the antler wreath that I made for his retirement community apartment door. I made the wreath out of
IS THE EMBER MUG WORTH IT?
April 26, 2021
Mother’s day is Sunday. If mom is a coffee or tea drinker I’ve got you covered for a great gift idea! The Ember mug. Rick
JENNA’S MINI ROOM REFRESH
April 21, 2021
Jenna is a junior at the University of Louisville. She lives at home and commutes to school so she spends a lot of time in
LOG CABIN STYLED APARTMENT
April 6, 2021
The log cabin styled apartment started with a very big move. Rick, Jenna and I drove to rural central Michigan (7 hours away) to pack
CHRISTMAS 2020
January 1, 2021
Christmas 2020 is in the books and after a break from social media and the blog I’m back with renewed energy to kick off 2021
HOME HOLIDAY DECOR
December 17, 2020
I finally finished putting up all the holiday decorations around the house this week Woo hoo! One more item checked off the to-do list! I
WHY I’M NOT SENDING OUT CHRISTMAS CARDS
December 16, 2020
Putting the finishing touches on the house holiday decor and another TO-DO project checked off the never-ending list. One thing that didn’t even make the
TRANSITION YOUR PATIO FOR FALL
November 9, 2020
Our backyard patio has been a sanctuary this year. With COVID and quarantine, the outdoor space has become a commonly used extension of our living
RED RIVER GORGE
October 11, 2020
How is it possible that in the 10 years that I’ve lived in Louisville, Kentucky I haven‘t been to the beautiful Red River Gorge? Last
QUICK, EASY (& BUDGET FRIENDLY) HOME STYLING AND DECOR TIPS
August 31, 2020
Ella recently moved into a house where she is attending her first year of law school. Her house is a cute one-story ranch that has
PERFECTING THE SMASK
July 31, 2020
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
ELLA GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE!
May 28, 2020
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
DIY REMOVING ORNAMENTAL SHELF RAIL
May 15, 2020
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
Accepting the Loss of Holiday Traditions
December 23, 2019
Have college kids and your family holiday traditions out of whack? I can relate! This year all four of our kids are in college. Indeed,
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