Blog Crash-Pox Christine September 26, 2012 Blogging Oy vey. Translation: Oh pain. You may have noticed that my blog has had a serious case of "crash-pox". Big Daddy and I spent many intense hours squinting through html code, searching for the "why" behind...
Fall Wreath & Mantle Christine September 25, 2012 Decorating, Holiday The following is a true story. On September 24, 2012, my 4th of July Ruffled Wreath with Pool Noodle & Mirrors came down. After 120 days of true patriotism I decided to change the front door...
Mirror & Headboard {FX3} Christine September 21, 2012 Thrifty Finds Contrary to the lack of FabFindsFriday posts, I have not lost my bloodhound like abilities for sniffing out a deal. In fact, on a recent trip to Goodwill with Big Daddy I spotted a headboard and matching...
How Cracker Barrel Helped Me Lose My Marbles Christine September 19, 2012 Health About a week ago I let ya'll in on some pretty confidential, CIA, if I told ya I'd have to kill ya, kind of information. For those who didn't read the last post I bet you're anxious to know what I...
Toilet Paper Roll Flower Mobile Christine September 17, 2012 Crafts I'm pretty excited about this crafty toilet paper roll flower mobile! Yep, those cute blue flowers are actually toilet paper rolls! This whole mobile cost me $1. It may cost you a few dollars more if you...
3D STAR GARLAND {from a cereal box} Christine September 13, 2012 Crafts Some time ago I pinned this tutorial but I wanted to make my 3D star, made from the cardboard of a cereal box, into a garland type project to drape over my mantle. I envisioned being able to use my star...
PERSONALIZED INVITES Christine September 12, 2012 Uncategorized I know I don't usually bust out blog posts where I invite you to buy something but one of the companies that I choose to be affiliated with has released this super sweet deal. Check it out. I'm thinking...
DIY BARBELL Christine September 10, 2012 Health In a previous post I complained discussed why I was out of shape and overweight. Today I'm letting you in on the weight loss journey Big Daddy and I are on. Be forewarned we are fast food junkies...
SOCK CLIP…NEVER LOSE A SOCK. EVER. Christine September 4, 2012 Organization Happy Fall! Even though it's still like a million degrees here in the deep south I'm calling FALL ya'll! This is my first crafty post in awhile so I thought I'd ease back into this, k? But first, I just...
THE AUSTEN EVERETT STORY {crafty 4(a) cause} Christine August 28, 2012 Crafty 4(a) Cause There is this place I go to in my mind. It's a wonderfully peaceful place. I call it my field of flowers. For 30 years I've envisioned a beautiful field of wild flowers at the base of a heaven-reaching...
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET REVIEW Christine August 17, 2012 Thrifty Finds Well I guess I can give myself half credit for tackling the GINORMOUS outdoor/indoor antique market called Scott. Let me explain. At 10 minutes til close on Saturday I received the following comment from Dina,...
CHALK PAINT FAIL Christine August 16, 2012 Furniture Oh my. I haven't posted in a few days and here's why. 1. My Back Is Broke: I left the Army exactly 1 year ago and I've worked out maybe 12 times since my departure. Not good. Then gaining a good 15 pounds...
BEST BLOG-HUSBAND COMPETITION Christine August 13, 2012 Life Happens Big Daddy wearing a t-shirt I designed. "My Wife is Enough" I've been thinking lately about the new kind of chaos that has entered my home as a result of my new "hobby". Blogging has been an unexpected joy...
TIPS FOR THRIFTY TRIPS & Fx3 Christine August 10, 2012 Thrifty Finds I'm so excited for this weekend because I'll be checking out Scott Antique Markets for the very first time! I've heard/read about this place as the premiere place for all things dirty, dapper, and to die...
DIY COPPER CLEANER Christine August 9, 2012 Cleaning, Outdoors, Thrifty Finds Instead of Once Upon A Time... One Day At A Garage Sale... I found this HUGE metal planter thingy. The seller asked what I wanted to pay and I just smiled. Before I could negotiate she offered up $5....
PIN OR PASS {#4} Christine August 8, 2012 Pin or Pass? Da Rules: Ok, the rules of Pin or Pass are simple! I take a few pins off of Pinterest each week and test them out and provide you with the review! We'll downsize our pin hoarding together! Can Chocolate...