Surprise for New Homeowners You guys asked and I’m glad to share. This is the second Habitat for Humanity home in Nashville that was completely furnished and decorated through Homes for the Holidays and Warrick Dunn Charities. I volunteered on the project and posted the photos of the first home last week. I was overwhelmed… [Read More]
Volunteering With Homes For The Holidays
Warrick Dunn Charities Homes For The Holidays Hey Guys, I’m really excited to share this with you. Remember last month when I wrote about what I want to be when I grow up? In case you missed it, this is what I said “My dream job, or dream volunteer job, would be to go into… [Read More]
Challenge Time For Me | How About You?
Put On Your Big Girl Panties (or Big Boy Boxers) Yep, I said it. Time to put on your big girl panties. I’m putting mine on and challenging myself to be in front of the camera more and to make “in the moment” furniture painting videos. I think these would be a big help to… [Read More]
The New Used Coffee Table Bought At Auction
New Used Coffee Table Is A $45 Auction Buy We bought a really nice used coffee table at an auction. It was $45 and I think that was a pretty good deal. The brand is Ashley. I found similar tables on the Ashley website for between $350 and $500. Nice coffee table on the cheap…. [Read More]
Inexpensive Easy To Make Nursing Home Staff Gifts
Make Nursing Home Staff Gifts I put together 24, easy to make, inexpensive nursing home staff gifts in less than an hour. My family and I spent a lot of time trying to think of a gift we could give the nursing home staff to show our appreciation…..one that wouldn’t break the bank but would… [Read More]
Habitat For Humanity Women Build Nashville 2017
What did you do for Mother’s Day this year? Maybe like me you did something other than the normal Mom’s day activities. I volunteered to work on the Habitat For Humanity Women Build project home in Nashville. What an awesome experience. The Montgomery County/Clarksville area where I live hasn’t had a Women’s Build home since… [Read More]
Team Owen Plants The Garden | Arkansas Story
Believe it or not my brother, sister, hubby, and I worked together to help plant Dad’s garden. We didn’t plant everything. My sister had already planted some stuff a few weeks ago and we are enjoying fresh radishes and onions! You can see my brother holding up the hoe. He seems to do a lot… [Read More]
Real Home Tour: Our House Is A Hot Mess
Would you believe I still have Christmas decor on our front porch? Well, it’s true. I keep forgetting about it because we don’t use our front door. If the door bell rings we know it’s a salesman so we pretend no one is home. Just kidding….kind of. There are empty pots that usually hold flowers… [Read More]
What The Heck Is A Millionaire Pie | Stories From Arkansas
I know some of you have been waiting for the Millionaire Pie story, the one I started telling a few weeks ago. You might remember all the cooking mishaps I had while cooking for my parents in Arkansas. You can always go back and read about them here…Cooking Stories. Anyway, the Millionaire Pie is yummy…. [Read More]
Almost Stranded In A Snowstorm In Arkansas
Hey Guys. I wanted to remind you of the craft supply giveaway and also give you an Arkansas update. Snowstorm The JTS went with me to Arkansas this time. His Dad and family live in Arkansas too. The past few trips to Arkansas I’ve stayed for a week or more and someone has to hold… [Read More]
I’m Drowning In Clutter | Den Disaster
Do you guys have rooms that are cluttered and disorganized or do you have it totally together? Are your walls covered with framed prints, mirrors, Chinese Checker boards, etc.? Can you see your walls? I’m tired of all the “stuff”. Getting it in gear around here in 2017. I still have that one room to… [Read More]
My Grandparents Home | Alzheimer’s Story Part V
Back in June while visiting my parents in Arkansas I took photos of my Grandparents home. I thought I would share a few of those today and give you an update on my Mom and Dad and dealing with Alzheimer’s. My Grandparents Home My grandparents have been gone for a while now and I sure… [Read More]
