House Rules Book releases April 23

Laugh at People and Win a Gift Card!

Laugh at People and Win a Gift Card!

    I said it once at a conference and I still stand by it, the community of DIY/Home bloggers?  Well they are my favorite.  And today they are bringing a fun contest to you, just for laughs, and a $300 Lowe’s Gift Card! Also, I think...
Thanks is for Giving & Other Random Things

Thanks is for Giving & Other Random Things

This is going to be a housekeeping post. No, I’m not going to write about how to keep house, but, it’s a post to clean up a few things.  So there’s gonna be a lot of stuff in this one post because I want to tell you many-a-thing. First, I’m...
Dear Me,

Dear Me,

A letter to my teenage self… I know you are busy trying to be a cool teenager and all but, I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know a few things… First, let’s just go ahead and make a pact now… …no more perms m’kay?...
The {African} Elephant in the Room

The {African} Elephant in the Room

  Now that I’ve come and gone I know what you all want to know. You want to know the exact same thing that I want to know.  You want to know what one brave lady dared to put into words:     I love that it’s from Cindy, a fellow home...
Decorating Truths from A 15-Year-Old Tanzanian Boy

Decorating Truths from A 15-Year-Old Tanzanian Boy

Warning:: Moms of boys may experience uncomfortable, unexplainable side effects while reading this post. Side effects are treatable with a prompt visit here to sponsor a teenage boy.  In order to alleviate the discomfort, take one or two of those and email me in the...