Month: August 2012

Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

I don’t think I had heard of Rolos until 2011…does that give you any idea about the small town bubble I grew up in? I hadn’t heard of Cherry Coke either until I moved to Atlanta & III introduced me. We’re best friends now. Anyways…a 

Simple Packaging Idea

Simple Packaging Idea

I thought I’d share a quick + easy + frugal packaging idea today. Don’t you love pretty packages? Maybe even brown paper packages tied up with string… First I wrapped the box in brown kraft paper from The Dollar Tree. I love this stuff and 

Memory Lane: Kitchen Makeover

Memory Lane: Kitchen Makeover

Now a trip down Memory Lane would not be complete without an installment from theHouse to Home Series! Today I’m sharing my most popular transformation! My Kitchen :o)I I was telling the truth, I’m already wanting to make some changes in here…if only I knew 

Memory Lane: Chevron Island

Memory Lane: Chevron Island

Welcome to day two of . . . . For a while I thought chevron was a fad, but here almost two years later it’s still the talk of the town. Check out how I added chevron to my home :o) Remember the dresser turned 

Memory Lane: BLESSED Sign

Memory Lane: BLESSED Sign

Welcome to Life is crazy busy with school starting back & all I want to do when I get home is sit. So I thought I would share a few of my favorite projects from the good old days :o) this week! Enjoy this trip 

Hashbrown Pancakes with Simply Potatoes

Hashbrown Pancakes with Simply Potatoes

About a month ago I shared a recipe for a delicious Hashbrown Skillet Casserole that III helped me come up with!! This dish has definitely become a favorite around our house & is always perfect on a Saturday morning! After publishing this recipe on the 

War Eagle Notebook

War Eagle Notebook

While out shopping for school supplies yesterday I came across this notebook I couldn’t resist.I’m not sure if it’s the teacher in me or I’m just reminiscent of my childhood,but I LOVE cute notebooks (and all school supplies for that matter)! Any guesses on why I couldn’t 

Uganda: Part 4; III’s Perspective

Uganda: Part 4; III’s Perspective

I can’t believe he’s finally here!! Our trip to Uganda was life changing and I can’t imagine spending sharing it with anyone else. Let introduce my amazing husband, III! **Words written by III, pictures inserted by me :o) . . .  It is so easy 

DIY iPhone Cover

DIY iPhone Cover

So I was at Target a few weeks ago looking for a small point and shoot camera.I was minding my own business looking up reviews of the cameras on Amazon using my ancient iPhone. The original iPhone 3G. I don’t think you can buy them 

Uganda | Part Three: Rays of Hope

Uganda | Part Three: Rays of Hope

I met my 24 new students today! We begin another year in 3rd grade on Monday and it’s been good being back at school. I’ve caught up with friends, written names on desks, rearranged my room 20 times, and stood in awe of ALL we have 

Whoops!

Whoops!

So I left my computer at my parents house when visiting this weekend!Whoops!Therefore, I am on a computer-less enduced break :o) I’ll be back with more Uganda stories soon as well as a few projects from the Summer! I am typing from my school desk, 

Uganda | Part 2: Arrival & the Day.to.Day

Uganda | Part 2: Arrival & the Day.to.Day

I know their names, I’ve kissed their cheeks, and I’ve hugged their necks.My life will for ever be changed because of my front row seat to God’s work in Uganda. We did a lot of praying before signing up to go on this mission trip. 

DIY Luggage Tags

DIY Luggage Tags

I went to sleep at 9:00 p.m. last night & was wide awake come 5:04 a.m.I’m not complaining, as the transition back to Georgia time hasn’t been too bad…but I think I am starting to fade & fade fast. I’ve been filling Etsy orders &