Holiday

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.

HomeDepotGiftCard

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

 

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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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Shhhh – Easter Puppy Surprise

by Susan on April 7, 2012

in Holiday

This Easter will go down in our family history as the one to beat! Every future Easter will pale in comparison.

Yes, we’re finally getting the girls a puppy. She’s a “Bo-Jack” (Boston/Jack Russell Terrier mix) from a wonderful rescue organization down south.  She arrives next week, but we will surprise the girls Easter morning with puppy-themed baskets and a plethora of puppy supplies. I can hear the squeals already.

Easter puppy

I love surprises! Last year our lions were anonymously decorated as Easter bunnies under the cloak of darkness. We still don’t know who did it, but they sure had some mad crafting skills! This was not the work of an amateur! While I do have bunnies ears and tails for this year, I cannot match the bar that was set last year! So whoever you are – THANK YOU!

Easter Lion

And while we are on the subject of Easter, here’s a creative (albeit messy) idea to make bird nests with rice krispies, peeps and candy eggs.

peep rice krispies bird nest

And for the green and/or practical reader, how about a reusable planter in lieu of a traditional basket? Note the use of a baby blanket for the stuffed bunny – less messy than grass! Add some seeds and gardening tools, and you’ve got an afternoon project! You could also include paint to let the kids paint their own planter.

Practical Easter Basket

Any ideas for next year? I’d better start planning now!

 

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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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Happy Valentines Day {Roar}

by Susan on February 14, 2012

in Holiday,Other

Lion Statues Dressed for Valentines Day

For more lion “outfits” check out my new board on Pinterest! Have a fun day everyone!

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A New Tween Room for the Birthday Girl

My daughter turns 11 today! December birthday’s can be tough, especially now that she’s a tween (or is that pre-teen?). It’s a challenge to separate birthday from Christmas, as documented a couple years ago in the “How to make a December Birthday Special” post. But she’s older now, and I really need to step up [...]

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A Simple Christmas

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you probably know that I subscribe to a “less is more” approach to decorating – both in terms of dollars spent and clutter avoided. This year we have a new home to decorate, but I purposely kept the holiday decor simple yet again. And you may recognize a [...]

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Lion Statues Ready for Christmas

I wonder what my neighbors really think!

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Happy Thanksgiving Day!

It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and as I think back over the past year, I am blown away at how much I have to be thankful for. While I’m thankful for family, friends (both new and old), and the kindness shown to us as we made a move from Connecticut to the infamous “Lion House of New [...]

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What to Do (and Not to Do) When Decorating Your Fall Front Porch

 Enjoy this inspirational guest post from Jessica, a fabulous designer from the Balsam Hill Tree company. I love a great “do’s and don’ts” post – especially about seasonal decor! ~Susan The rich colors of fall inspire even novice home decorators to take on a new project, and we at Balsam Hill Tree Company really get [...]

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