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How to be a Hero on Mother’s Day

by Susan on May 9, 2012

in Chit Chat,Holiday,Home Improvement

HomeDepotGiftCardHey Dads and kids, are you on top of things this year? Or are you scrambling to make the mom(s)-in-your-life’s day amazing?

I’m sure it’s not because you don’t care, but perhaps you’re a little unsure what she really wants. Let me help you out here.

She wants a HOME DEPOT GIFT CARD!

Seriously, you can’t go wrong. Let her use her imagination to create her dream garden or the perfect outdoor living space to read her favorite magazines or just relax with a beverage. Yes, cut flowers are nice, but a spring garden lasts all summer.

And yes, gift cards can be very personal. Either select a unique card design, or order one online and add your own photo or video and your own message. Total score! 

For extra points, present it in a flower pot or watering can.

Win a $100 Home Depot Gift Card!

Let me help you out here. Thanks to Home Depot, I have a $100 gift card to give away to one lucky YHOB reader! Just leave a comment about what you love best about the mom(s) in your life! Winner will be randomly selected this Friday (5/11/12) promptly at noon so you’ll have time to customize your online gift card for that special lady for Mother’s Day. The winner will receive the credit online, so you will have plenty of time to plan your presentation.

So go ahead, be a hero this year! Cape optional.

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Ahem, so honey (you know who you are) – now you know how to be my hero this weekend. Let’s plant some memories babe!

 

The Home Depot Disclosure Statement
The Home Depot partnered with bloggers such as me to help promote their gift cards. As part of this promotion, I received a gift card(s) to share with my readers. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. The winner of this giveaway will be randomly chosen and gift card fulfillment will be handled by a third party.

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Old Fashioned Pinning and Magazine Recycling Tips

by Susan on April 22, 2012

in Chit Chat,Decorating,Green

I pinned before pinning was cool. Ok, so maybe I’m a bit old-schooled! I love to drool over my favorite Décor magazines and tear out the pages that spoke to my heart.

decorating magazines

And file them by room!

decor magazine clipping files

Admittedly, I was always a bit behind schedule, which cause a bit of a magazine pileup.

stacks of magazines

Now, with Pinterest, I’m even more behind. Oh the pressure! But such fun!

In honor of Earth Day, I’d like to help out others, like me, who are still addicted to thumbing through favorite décor magazines by providing a few ideas for creative disposal.

Here are four ways to manage your real-life magazine “situation”:

Recycle

Did you know that according the Magazine Publishers of America, only 20% of magazines are recycled from home? Magazines are 100% recyclable and are now accepted by all curbside recycling programs that collect paper Check your town for specifics. Use Earth911 to find a location to recycle magazines in your area.

ReUse

  1. Drop them off at a local doctor’s office or Laundromat for others to enjoy.
  2. See if residential homes or hospices would be able to use them.
  3. Use them as material for children’s art projects or school classes.
  4. Shred them and use as filler when shipping boxes

Repurpose as Decor

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curbly magazine wreath

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Read Magazines Online

And for those tough enough to go cold turkey, you can switch to virtual consumption https://www.catalogchoice.org/

But as for me, I plan to pin AND thumb. Now, who can invent more hours in the day?

Has pinning changed how you use magazines?

 

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Have a Roarin’ St. Patty’s Day!

by Susan on March 17, 2012

in Chit Chat,Holiday,Other,Outdoor Spaces

lion statue saint patricks day

More Lion Fun Here!

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Happy Fat Tuesday!

by Susan on February 21, 2012

in Chit Chat,Other

lion statues dressed for mardi gras

More lion outfits on Pinterest.

Any suggestions for Saint Patrick’s Day?

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Play Dress Up {plus a giveaway!}

by Susan on November 30, 2011

in Bedrooms,Chit Chat,Organizing

It’s that time of year. Time to dig deep into your closet and find a fabulous dress to wear for your upcoming holiday parties!

And surely you’re organizing your closet while you’re in there, right? I just dove into my closet for a seasonal tune-up this week, and realized that I don’t have a fresh holiday dress. So I’m on the hunt for the perfect dress.

Shabby Apple dress sketchI just LOVE dresses. Just like my 6 year old daughter, I love the way they flow when I twirl and how I feel in them. You’re never too old to play dress up!

Sure, dresses are timelessly flirty, feminine and fun. But there is a practical side as well.

  1. There is nothing to coordinate
  2. You can easily change up the look with accessories

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How September 11th Changed Me

I didn’t personally know anyone who lost their life on September 11, 2001. But I cried along with those who lost loved ones, just the same. I didn’t see the burning buildings with my own eyes. But I’ll never forget the images on TV or the burning smell from my NJ office 30 miles away.

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Flat Stanley Visits Mom’s Blog

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Thanks for listening – 100th Post!

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Confessions of a Curious Driver

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The Castle on Talcott Mountain

What started as a simple family hike turned into a fascinating story about a family named Heublein.  I knew we were hiking to see a castle home on Talcott Mountain, known as the Hubelien Tower.  We can see it in the distance from our home. What I didn’t expect was the story that goes along [...]

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