RoomMates Wall Decor Help Keep Me on Task!

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I received a sample of RoomMates Peel and Stick Decor to help me write this review. All opinions are my own. I need help staying on task. Actually, I need help remembering what all my tasks are in any given day! Calenders are great and all, but I have to remember to actually look in them if they’re going to work. Basically, I need an “in your face” to-do list. The thing is, my work space is very tiny. It’s in my kitchen, and the walls don’t really allow for hanging stuff with nails (you know, so they actually stay, [...] Read more »

My Dishes are Sparkling Clean with Cascade Platinum!

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“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” I can’t stand washing dishes. Of all the tasks, it’s the one that I love the very least. As in, not at all. I am so grateful that I have a dishwasher! I remember once when I lived in my old house, the dishwasher broke down and we had to do them by hand! Egads, right? It was like living on the Prairie! Okay, maybe not that bad, [...] Read more »

Pizza Stone: A Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Your Pizza-Making Guy!

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Note- I received the pizza stone kit mentioned in this post in exchange for an honest review. As always, my opinions are completely my own. Have I ever told you what an amazing cook my boyfriend Sal is? Seriously, he’s extraordinary in the kitchen. He should be a chef, or at least have his own cooking blog. One of my favorite things that he makes often is his pizza. He knows exactly how I like it- with light, fluffy deep-dish crust and just-done melty cheese. Even though he personally prefers it crispy, with cheese practically burnt, he always makes my [...] Read more »

Create Gorgeous Mother’s Day Canvas Photo Wrap Gifts at Home

Canvas Photo Wraps Kit

Pictures of children and grandchildren are one of the top Mother’s Day gifts on just about any mom’s wish list. Sure, you can give her a nice picture in a pretty frame, but why not go for something a little more unique? I had the chance to try out Canvas Photo Wraps by YouFrame for this post. They’re a really cool way to give a photo gift for Mother’s Day that stands out, and they’re surprisingly easy to create! Make canvas photos on your home printer The Canvas Photo Wraps kit comes with enough materials to create three really cool [...] Read more »

How to Design a Modern Kitchen

Design a Modern Kitchen

A modern kitchen is a 21st century sanctuary, chock-full of contemporary kitchen appliances and décor that’s striking and futuristic. When it comes to a modern makeover, it’s important to consider products that feature the color scheme you’re working with, but are also very functional. Modern style is all about minimalism, with a high functionality. Colors Unlike the days of yore, a modern kitchen isn’t going to be country-chic with a bright mix of colors, bricks, and wood. Instead, one or two bright colors are typically the focal point and offset by one or two achromatic colors. Modern colors include: ·  [...] Read more »

Give Mom an Exotic Staycation This Mother’s Day

Suggestions for setting a staycation atmosphere

Can’t afford tickets to Europe to send mom off on a vacation this Mother’s Day? I know I can’t! Fortunately, mom doesn’t have to leave her house to have an exotic staycation! With the right tools, you can send mom on a trip to romantic Paris, Istanbul, or even back to ancient times. Best of all, she won’t be too jetlagged to enjoy it! How to give mom an amazing exotic staycation Choose your theme. Will you send her away to Paris? Give her an unforgettable trip to the busy streets of Istanbul? Send her on a whirlwind tour of [...] Read more »

Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Love Spending Time in the Kitchen

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For many families, the kitchen is the center of the house. After all, it’s where mom whips up all her delicious specialties! My mom didn’t cook a lot when I was younger, but my grandmother did! I think I spent more time in her kitchen as a child than I spent anywhere else. Now that she’s gone, my mom has finally found the cooking bug, carrying on her traditional foods so we don’t have to go without all our favorites. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen too! Well, not cooking, but working. My home office is in [...] Read more »

How to Organize Your Bath and Beauty Stash Beautifully (PTouchAmbassador)

How to Organize Your Beauty Stash

You know how some people stockpile canned goods, toilet paper and medical supplies in case zombies or some other imaginary monster from the closet attack? Well, if that ever does happen, my major contribution to the cause will be ensuring everyone at least smells pretty before they go to battle. See, I stockpile beauty products the way more prepared people store up essential items. Hey, if I’m going to be eaten by zombies…there is no good way to end that sentence. The point is, I have a ton of bath and beauty products under my sink. I like to hit [...] Read more »

Pour on the Pink: How to Give Beautiful Flowers for Mother’s Day

Pour on the Pink Mothers Day Flowers

Teleflora is one of my favorite companies to work with, they always send me such gorgeous flowers for my posts on the giving the right flowers for different holidays. Yes, in my opinion, there is a right way. Of course, that way is completely subjective, but to me, it involves choosing a bouquet that really reflects the recipients tastes and making sure the arrangement comes with a little something extra that lasts longer than the flowers. Even the heartiest of flowers don’t live forever, after all! Choosing a Meaningful Mother’s Day Flower Arrangement Rather than just picking out the first [...] Read more »

Easy Spring Decorating on a Tight Budget

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Note- This post contains affiliate links.   Spring seems to be having a really difficult time escaping the clutches of her Winter captor this year! She gets lose for a day or two, bringing warm temperatures and sunny skies, then gets whisked away once again so Winter can continue his tyrannical reign. Maybe we should help her out by making our homes a little more inviting! Let her know that we’re ready for the bright, airy days that she brings, and add a little color back into our decor! Okay, I’m done waxing philosophical and anthropomorphizing the weather. The point [...] Read more »