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How to be a Hero on Mother’s Day
May 9th, 2012
Hey Dads and kids, are you on top of things this year? Or are you scrambling to make the mom(s)-in-y[...]
Old Fashioned Pinning and Magazine Recycling Tips
April 22nd, 2012
I pinned before pinning was cool. Ok, so maybe I’m a bit old-schooled! I love to drool over my fav[...]
Green Tips to Keep America and Your Home Beautiful!
April 18th, 2012
If envy is an ugly emotion, then green is my favorite color. After talking with the lovely an[...]
Shhhh - Easter Puppy Surprise
April 7th, 2012
This Easter will go down in our family history as the one to beat! Every future Easter will pale in [...]
How Painting the Island Black Changed my Kitchen
April 6th, 2012
Remember my kitchen? You can read all about how we removed the wallpaper, painted, added knobs and p[...]
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- Third times a charm…the evolution of a girl’s room: This little girl's room has had three designs over the ...
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- Rethink Pink: Pink is a beautiful, joyful hue that has been engrained...
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