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]
60+ Never Felt So Good | Fifty and Fab Tour
This is how I roll. If you’ve been around this old blog for a while you know I’m no Spring chicken. I turned 62 this year and I’m not looking back. I feel more like 42. Today a bunch of us gals are sharing our stories on the Fifty and Fab Tour / Blog Hop…. [Read More]
Selecting New Flooring | Looking At The Options
The JTS and I have talked about the need for new flooring for a few years now. We’ve danced all around the subject but never got down to brass tacks. We purchased our current home in 1988 and the house was built in 1967. Before we moved in we had carpet installed in all the… [Read More]
When We Lived In Florida | Flashback Friday
Hey guys! I was going through photos on our old computer and ran across some from our days in Florida. I even found photos of my booth. I thought I would share a few of them with you. We lived in an apartment in Pensacola for one year then bought a house in Pace and… [Read More]
Want To Be Part Of A New Guinness World Record?
, Paintbrush Mosaic Olympic Paint & Stains attempt to set a new Guinness World Record and they want you to be part of it. { I have a $100 Lowes Gift Card giveaway for my readers…enter below…no requirements! } Have you dreamed of being in the Guinness Book of World Records? Now is your chance… [Read More]
Do You Want To See What Our House REALLY Looks Like?
A Look At The Real House Do you want a glimpse of the real house behind those staged photos? If you don’t, no worries, if you do, get ready. Blog world is all about pretty pictures and showcasing our crafts, diy home décor, decorating ideas, etc. in perfect settings. Some of the pioneers of blogging… [Read More]