This globe was a .25 cent bargain I picked up at a yard sale. It was revamped for Halloween (twice) and also for Valentine’s Day and then had two remakes for summer, including this one. For the full tutorial and instructions on how to make this globe, click HERE. This was made with the same […]
Archives for May 2014
In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up
Happy weekend! I am very excited about the upcoming California Women’s Conference in Long Beach next week. There are amazing speakers, panels and opportunities to meet and network with other women. (And the keynote speaker is Arianna Huffington!) Here’s what happened on the blog this week: Sunday Rewind: Beach themed DIY candle holders. Tuesday: Three […]
What does it mean when wine is corked? (How to tell a bad bottle.)
Corked wine…? Doesn’t wine normally come with a cork? Whaaaat? Is this when the wine has little bits of cork floating in it…? No. When you hear the term “the wine is corked” it is referring to wine that has been contaminated with cork taint. Last week I shared my favorite wine gadgets and tools, […]
Three Principles to help Moms get things done in a busy world.
The California Women’s Conference is being held in Long Beach next week on May 19th and 20th. I live nearby and am excited to attend. It’s a place where powerful and influential women from all walks of life share their stories, encourage others and celebrate each other. Sheri Riley, Life Strategist and Michelle Patterson, President […]
Sunday Rewind: Sea Inspired DIY Candle Holder craft
Happy Mother’s Day! Last year I made up several of these DIY candle holders and used them in my nautical themed Mother’s Day Brunch. They were very easy to make and took less than 30 minutes. Click here for the full supply list and instructions. Enjoy and happy crafting! Planning a brunch? Here’s 40+ great […]
In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Miss anything on the blog this week? Sunday Rewind: I still love this beach-inspired bookcase makeover I did last year. Wednesday: I share my “must have” wine tools and gadgets and why they are essential. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
My essential wine tools (And the comment from a 10 year old that got this started.)
It’s no secret that I love a good glass of wine or three. Pouring myself a glass of wine in the evening signals that it is time to wrap up my work day and it’s time to relax. So the other day I opened a bottle of wine, and had the following conversation with Grant: Grant: “Mom, […]
Sunday Rewind: A Beachy Bookcase makeover
Hi friends! Today on Sunday Rewind I am sharing the $50 bookcase I made over last year. I still love this bookcase and every time I walk past it, I wonder why I don’t hit my Habitat ReStore on a more regular basis. (Oh yeah… I remember! I don’t even have time to regularly cook […]
In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up
Miss anything on the blog this week? It’s been a “if you blink, you missed it” writing schedule lately, but I am trying to be a little better about regularly posting. I even had a Grant story this week! 🙂 Sunday Rewind: Cadillac Margarita Ice Cream (And you can make it without and ice […]
“The good, the bad, and the something” – 4th grade fiction.
This time last week, I was in Salt Lake City attending the SNAP Conference. I enjoy being with “my people” and learning new information about blogging and social media. I had the privilege of helping teach a class on writing and storytelling at the conference with KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence. […]