Who doesn't love a happy ending to a good pallet story!? Here's how we turned this old pallet into a rustic pallet wine rack. Every year we get pellets delivered for our pellet stove. They arrive on pallets. What we don't use for projects that my wife dreams up, we use for kindling in our ...
Tangy Mustard Marinated Steaks
Looking for a quick and flavorful grilling option? Chances are you have just about everything you need in your cupboard and garden already! I love this marinade recipe from French's yellow mustard - just enough tangy to make it fun! Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine ...
Yellow – the Naturally Amazing Color of Summer
Summer is finally here, and I’m excited to kick it off by partnering with French’s Yellow Mustard – a longtime family favorite. Why? Three reasons: It says it right on the label: “No calories, fat or gluten, just flavor” When other companies copy their packaging, you know who the leader ...
Tropical Shrimp and Mango Kabobs
I received an impressive stack of recipe cards from the kind folks at French's Mustard, and instantly gravitated towards this one to try first! I love cooking with mustard because I usually have some on hand, and it's all good stuff. Have you ever read the back of the bottle? French's yellow ...
A Tidy Way to Grill
Grill what you love, even the messy stuff We love to grill on the weekends, so when my wife Susan was asked to test the Miracle Grill Mat, she promptly turned it over to me, The Smith Family Grill Guy. To give it a fair test, I decided to try it on two family favorites, salmon and shrimp. We ...
Practical Survival Tips for a Kitchen Renovation
Why you need a "B-itchen" You may recall that we took on a major kitchen renovation last year. I mean, tore down a wall and replaced everything! I was planning to live-blog our temporary living reality to offer hope to others going through the same thing, but sometimes you just have to put your ...
Review: Small Apartment Hacks
Small apartment living has never been so hip! I was asked to review Jenna Mahoney’s book “Small Apartment Hacks.” I am often requested to review books, but this one caught my eye - I am intrigued with the puzzle-solving prowess displayed by savvy renters with a zest for living a fabulous, ...
The Sunday Walk: Finding Shapes in Trees
Weather permitting, my husband and I walk the dog every Sunday morning. Even though we take the same 2 mile path, we discover new things along the way, such as colors as written about here. With the leaves down the tress bare, we suddenly noticed shapes in the trees, not unlike finding shapes in ...
9 Post-Holiday Uses for String Lights
If you've already packed up your holiday decor, chances are you’re missing the glow of your string lights. The warm glow, peaceful aura and let’s face it – they somehow improve our complexion. Good news – no need to deprive yourself of the string light experience the other 11 months of the ...
Containing Clutter with Pretty Trays
How 6 pretty trays help me hold it all together. Trays are fun – they create mini-vignettes that bring form and function together. They keep things organized, and look great doing it. Here are just a few real-life ways I'm currently using trays to contain clutter in my own home. {Shopping Tip - I ...
Why I’m Not Making New Year Resolutions
Resolutions vs. Renewal I've been contemplating what a New Year really means. I read posts about resolution goals on blogs and social media, and find myself nodding in agreement with the ambitious goals outlined in pretty fonts with inspiring images. Smart ideas. Motivational aspirations. ...
Holiday Lights: Red or Green?
We know the power of color. But what about the power of colored lights? Mood-Lites from The Mood factory is a fun way to spread some hue and improve your mood without pulling out a paint brush. Great for outdoor holiday decor as well! I'm (finally) starting on our holiday decor, but can't decide ...
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