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The {Almost} Magical Solution to Clothing Stains + Stinky Pits

The {Almost} Magical Solution to Clothing Stains + Stinky Pits

Okay – let’s talk about a super fun topic today… clothing stains and stinky pits {Hey, we’re being real. It happens.}... and one practically magical cleaning solution. My winter coat is white… which is cute, except for the fact that I can’t own white clothing {I’m like a 4 year old here… seriously, white doesn’t stay white for .4 seconds}.  My coat was dirty at the end of the sleeves and along the bottom hem.  I have already tried washing it in various temperatures, spraying with stain remover… all of the normal fixes.…Read more …
9 Simple Steps to Choosing a Cruise

9 Simple Steps to Choosing a Cruise

If you've spent any time researching cruise options, you know that the options can be overwhelming - especially if you're not someone who enjoys planning.  So how do you go from the 18 bazillion options to choosing a cruise that's best for you? Last week I shared the Carnival Cruise Ship Comparison Chart.  I've had so much great feedback on this - I'm really glad y'all are benefiting from it.  But let's face it - even if you're narrowed down to just one cruise line {for instance, Carnival}, you may open the chart…Read more …
How to Make Money Crafting {Guest Post}

How to Make Money Crafting {Guest Post}

Are you a crafter who would love to expand beyond your current sales... or would like to get started selling things {I mean who wouldn't love to make money crafting, right?!}?  Today's guest post is from Aly McDaniel, the wizard behind the Crafty McDaniel shop.  I love Aly's openness in sharing... as she put it, "In the spirit of 'I am not in competition with any one, I hope we all succeed!', here you go!" Every item I make goes on: Etsy, my business FB page, Pinterest (6 boards including some virtual malls),…Read more …
Carnival Cruise Ship Comparison Chart {Printable}

Carnival Cruise Ship Comparison Chart {Printable}

Hubby and I have started planning our vacation for next year.  Yes, it's like a year and a half away.  Yes, I'm starting to plan.  I'm SUCH a planner at heart!  I get so much enjoyment from doing all of the research and from the anticipation leading up to the trip.  Sweet hubs informed me this week that it's WAY too early to talk about the vacation specifics yet {with him, anyway}.  Nevertheless, I'm in research mode.  Neither of us have ever been on a cruise.  After discussing different vacation options and doing…Read more …
DIY Wood Projects with the PVPP Method

DIY Wood Projects with the PVPP Method

Earlier this week I posted about all of the Christmas projects I did this year.  Lots of my crafty friends visited that post so I thought I'd share one of my favorite crafting skills, the PVPP method {shoutout to my Cameo fb group ladies!}. The PVPP method is my preferred craft with the Silhouette Cameo.  Applying vinyl is great and all.... I don't have a heat press so I don't do HTV... but PVPP?  Bring it on!  If you're new to the Cameo world, this may all sound like a foreign language to…Read more …
Tips for Planning a Frugal Wedding

Tips for Planning a Frugal Wedding

Last July, Hubby and I got married.  Our wedding was fantastic and romantic... and cheap!  I've been talking to a few ladies who are planning their weddings lately.  I thought this would be a great time to share some of the ways we managed such a shoestring budget frugal wedding {and, of course, take a little walk down memory lane}! My tips for planning a frugal wedding: 1. Be prepared to think outside the box! Get creative with your ideas.  You’ll save lots of money by NOT buying things labeled “wedding”.  This includes everything…Read more …
Transform Your Kitchen in One Day!

Transform Your Kitchen in One Day!

  As part of our kitchen renovation, I am refinishing the kitchen cabinets.  When we bought our home, the kitchen had standard builder's grade honey oak cabinets.  Since our renovation budget is somewhere between we're-working-overtime-to-pay-for-this and whoa-no-I'm-not-cleaning-that-buy-a-new-one, we're DIYing most of the work.  We found a simple, free way to transform your kitchen {and it's easily accomplished in one day}! In my deep and thorough Pinterest research, I came across a few kitchens with cabinets raised to the ceiling.  I liked the look of the cabinets raised and Hubby agreed that he liked…Read more …
Menards Pre-Black Friday Ad Preview

Menards Pre-Black Friday Ad Preview

So, last night I was at Menards... you know, my home away from home these days.  I was looking at ceiling fans and an employee was helping me.  They didn't have the item I wanted in stock, but he showed me another {more expensive, not on sale} fan that would be on sale this weekend for the Crazy Days sale.  After thanking him for his help, I left the department, called my mom and whispered the great secret leak of the century: this weekend is a Menards Crazy Days sale.  {PS - Totally…Read more …
Appliance Deal: We Got a $900 Stove for Under $600

Appliance Deal: We Got a $900 Stove for Under $600

Remember that great deal we got on our new fridge?  And how my goal was to spend $1000 for all of our new kitchen appliances? Our new house came with used appliances, but they were mismatched and not what we wanted.  We sold all of them and set a goal of new appliances for under $1000.  Originally the plan was to purchase used appliances, but we found a killer deal on our fridge and microwave at Lowe's and decided to try and find good deals on the stove and dishwasher new as well.…Read more …
The Best Black Friday Shopping Secrets

The Best Black Friday Shopping Secrets

As of right now, there are 26 days until Black Friday - WOOP WOOP!  Black Friday is one of my favorite shopping seasons - yep, you read that right - SEASONS.  While it used to be the case that Black Friday was a one day shopping extravaganza, times have certainly changed!  Sales start long before the clock strikes midnight and last long after the day is done.  Here are my best Black Friday shopping secrets! 1. Money, money, money. Okay, so this isn't a secret so much as a tip.  It is SUPER…Read more …
My Favorite Things: October 2015

My Favorite Things: October 2015

As you know from our last post, we're starting a journey to minimize and organize our STUFF.  The KonMari program doesn't mean you can't have nice things or that you can't ever buy new things though {uh, hence why I'm okay with it}.  Today I have some products I've purchased recently that spark joy for me... my very own favorite things!  This isn't a sponsored post, nor does it have affiliate links - I am just excited about these items and want to share them with you. 1. Corelle Dishes Since before Hubby and I got…Read more …
Our Journey to a Simplified Home + Lifestyle

Our Journey to a Simplified Home + Lifestyle

I've moved several times in the last eight years.  I moved to college and back three years, back home, moved in with my fiance, moved back home... you get the idea.  You'd think this many moves would give me reason to reduce my physical belongings... and yet, the amount of STUFF I've amassed continues to grow.  Over the last year, my husband and I have realized that we {mostly I} have WAYYYYY too many belongings.  We have so many physical THINGS that our home never seems to truly be organized or put together.…Read more …
The SUPER EASY Way to Get Rid of Popcorn Ceilings

The SUPER EASY Way to Get Rid of Popcorn Ceilings

We have been busy, busy, busy with demolition work!  We're about done knocking things down and are ready to start putting things back up.  As most renovations go, we keep adding things to the "to do" list because "we have the space torn apart, we might as well" {insert project here}.  Can you relate? {Note: This is a sponsored post.  Please see disclosure details at the end of the post.} One of the projects we've discussed but kept putting off was the darn textured ceilings.  I called them popcorn ceilings, but my dad was quick…Read more …
Menards 11% Rebates

Menards 11% Rebates

If you shop at Menards on a regular basis, you have seen the 11% Menards rebate sale.  If you're not familiar with the sale - about once per quarter, Menards has the 11% rebate sale.  Anything and everything you buy during this sale {which they typically run for two weeks} is eligible for an 11% rebate.  {Menards rebates are issued as an in-store credit and mailed to your home after a long and grueling 6-8 weeks.}  I have a love/hate relationship with the 11% rebate {I both love it and I hate it}.…Read more …
Yard Sale Price Tag Printables

Yard Sale Price Tag Printables

Earlier I shared my best yard sale tips for success.  I promised to share the custom yard sale price tags I made with you.  When we're tagging, we usually keep all the tags for each size sorted in small ziploc bags.  I have also used a small tackle/organizing box {as pictured}.  This worked really well for me! I am so excited to share these free printable price tags with you!  They're super simple - you can use with any paper you want.  I usually use colored copy or cardstock paper.  You can cut…Read more …
Keys to Yard Sale Success

Keys to Yard Sale Success

Every year at church we have the Parkview Annual{ish} Mega Sale... well, almost every year {hence the "ish" in the sale name}.  I've organized the sale for several years and I have many, many years under my belt as a seasoned yard sale shopper.  As Michael and I are preparing for our move, we're trying to pare down our unnecessary "stuff" as much as possible.  I am a big believer that physical messes create mental messes, and vice versa... but I'm a horrible homemaker.  I think it's easier for me to keep my…Read more …
Our $2,500 Budget Wedding

Our $2,500 Budget Wedding

Hubby and I have been married just over a year now… we got married on July 4, 2014.  We joked that we picked a holiday so neither of us could forget the anniversary… but seriously.  Also – how fun is it to have an extra day off work and fireworks every single anniversary?! Score! From the day we got engaged to the day of the wedding was 2 months and 3 days {yes, we are certifiably insane, thanks}.  We dated for about 4 months before getting engaged… I would not normally suggest that…Read more …
Bargain Hunting at Kohl’s {with Insider Secrets}

Bargain Hunting at Kohl’s {with Insider Secrets}

So, in case you've been living under a rock or haven't visited our blog before, my husband and I are purchasing and renovating our first home. It's super fun... sometimes.  The renovation process can be tough at times though {uh, like when you have to scrape your just stained kitchen cabinets}.  I've found that shopping for decor is a fun way to break up the tough moments - and it's a great way to get design ideas!  As I'm shopping, I'm trying to only buy the things I really LOVE... we're trying to minimize…Read more …
How to Fence in your Yard {a Simple Tutorial}

How to Fence in your Yard {a Simple Tutorial}

You know you love your dogs when.... you spend a sizable amount of money purchasing fencing materials, then spend a ridiculous amount of time building said fence.  I'm excited to share today how to fence in your yard! We finished the fenced in backyard last weekend!  WOOP WOOP!  {Well, practically.  We have one more gate to add to the deck, so that doesn't really even count as fence.} When we talked about our renovation plans, we {I} KNEW we wanted to fence in the backyard, sooner rather than later.  Our two furbabies don't have a…Read more …
Target Clearance {Tips to Get the Best Deals}

Target Clearance {Tips to Get the Best Deals}

Normally, I wouldn't be so insistent.  However, you need to listen.  This is important.  Check the bank account, clear out the piggy, go check out Target's clearance section!  Before you go, though, make sure you check out my tips and ideas below!   Tip: Hunt down the deals! The clearance items were not centrally located when I shopped this week {and they typically aren't}.  In some spots, there were end caps or aisles of clearance.  The exciting finds {and often the best deals} were still in their normal location.  The end caps with…Read more …
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