Yay for being able to celebrate another year of life!!!! That's how I'm looking at this birthday! All good, and nothing bad about getting older! Here's how I feel about my 30+ years on the planet so far, and then we get to celebrate with a super fun song:
Read moreEco-Sunday: Be Green Tip of the Day: If You Don't Want to Wash Thanksgiving Dinner Dishes....
Okay people, Thanksgiving is coming up fast! If you're hosting, you've probably already started planning. Now, we picture a Norman Rockwell type setting with everyone sitting around the dinner table with a table set with your fancy dishes saved for special occasions. And then in a busted gut stupor, you hand wash all those dishes or stick them in the dishwasher. So, that's great for smaller family gatherings, but if you are hosting a large group of people, OR, if you just hate washing dishes, this may not be what you're picturing. If this is you, you may be already be planning on disposable dishes for the big day, so I've gathered some great eco-friendly (aka survival-of-our-planet-friendly) options! And they're all reasonably priced.
Read moreBEFORE & AFTER: Brooke's Front Porch Makeover
BEFORE
You may remember my previous post about my friend's home, A Favorite Place Tour: Brooke's Peaced Out Home by Lake Michigan. The first two shots of the tour were of her in-progress front porch. Well, above is her real "before" shot before she started the project.
Read moreFamily Friday: Quick Parenting Idea: Before Bed, Tell Your Young Child This...
Getting ready for bedtime! (this was years ago)
For most parents (including me), their kids' bedtime is a glorious and magical time of day. You have had a long day of being all about someone else (or a bunch of someone elses)....and the sun is setting...and it's about to be "you time". So, in all the excitement for you to get a moment to yourself, you may want to rush through bedtime....no judgment, I TOTALLY get it and am guilty of this myself. Well, I've found that even though this idea makes bedtime a little longer, it's totally worth the time investment.
Read moreEco-Wednesday: Be Green Tip of the Day: Get Solar Panels on Your House STAT
Today's tip and explanation is pretty short. Get solar panels. We use electricity, there's no real way around it. Well, there is, but unless you want to go full-on-Amish, there isn't. So, I say we go solar. The coal industry is literally killing us. Just look at cancer rates around areas that burn coal, or where coal ash ends up. We need to do more, and it is getting easier and easier.
Read moreMusic Monday: Song Pick of the Day: Cranberries - Linger
Oh yeah! More 90s throwbacks! I was just watching something on Netflix the other day, and this song started playing in the background, and it took me back BIG time to high school! My hubby was in the room, and he said it totally took him back to college. It is totally stuck in my head now, so it is my absolute duty to get it stuck in yours. Enjoy!
Read moreProject Front Porch Makeover Part 2B: How About Them House Numbers?
Eco-Wednesday (a day late): Be Green Tip of the Day: Buy Vintage or Second Hand Furniture Instead of New, When Possible
This gorgeous room is chock full of vintage/second-hand pieces.
Image Credit: Bri Emery's house done by Emily Henderson
Quick Parenting Idea: Instead of Sippy Cups for Small Kids, Use....
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Here's a quick idea for you parents (or anyone around children) out there. So, after a baby has moved on from the baby bottle, their parents usually transition them to a sippy cup. But then, where do you go from the sippy cup?
Read moreMusic Monday: 25 Year Throwback!
Happy Halloween! Let's go back to 1991. One of the sexiest music videos, with one of the most beautiful models at that time, shot this song into MTV history. The model is Helena Christensen, the singer is Chris Isaak. Has anyone figured it out yet?
Read moreEco-Wednesday Be Green Tip of the Day: BYO- Water Bottle (And Go For Non-Plastic if Possible)
Happy Wednesday friends! Another Wednesday, another tip for you to be more "green" and take care of the earth like you love having a planet.
Read moreProject Front Porch Makeover, Part 2A: Yippee! I Have a Beautiful Coral Door!
Last time we left off on Project Front Porch Makeover, in part 1, I was picking a new front door color. Well, I picked a color (or two) and slapped it on my door, and IT. IS. BEEEEEAUTIFUL!
Read moreMusic Monday: The Best 90s Movie + Lana Del Rey = The Best (Fan-Made) Music Video!
Obviously I have a mild obsession with Lana Del Rey. Well, the video for today's song pick is a combination of my favorite singer (ever) plus one of my favorite movies of all time. You'll love this, ESPECIALLY, if you love the 90s!
Read moreA Workday Stroll in Downtown Detroit
When I'm not refinishing/restoring/reselling vintage furniture or writing for Honeymoon Vintage or spending time with my kids, I'm working a corporate job. If you work in an office, you know that sometimes you start to go a little crazy being inside and staring at your cubicle walls. Or at least if you crave sunshine and freedom, you do. So, when that happens, a little escape is wonderful!
Read moreEco-Wednesday: Be Green Tip of the Day: Eat Your Veggies, Not Your Meat-ies!
Sooooooo, this one is a two-fer....lucky you! This week, you get a green tip AND a health tip! Woohoo! Now let me tell you why...
Read moreMusic Monday: 2 Versions of an Awesome Lana Song: Carmen
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Good morning, and happy Monday! Today's song pick is Carmen, by Lana Del Rey (surprise, surprise). BUT, I have two versions of it, both amazing of course!
Read moreBasement Bathroom Reno Part 4: A New Mirror Waiting to be Mounted
It has been quite a long time since I wrote about our basement bathroom reno, so I think we need to revisit that.
Read moreBook Recommendation: For Those With a Baby on the Way, This Will Save Your Life and Sanity
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I have a good friend who is pregnant right now (preggers, with child, has a bun in the oven, is in the family way, has a pea in the pod, etc.), so I've been thinking back to my baby days. One thing I have been thinking about is what my best baby book recommendation is for a new mom, and I want to share that with you in case you are pregnant (preggers, with child, have a bun in the oven, are in the family way, have a pea in the pod, etc.) or you have a baby shower to attend and need a gift idea.
Read moreMusic Monday: SERIOUS Throwback for Us Crazy 80s Kids!
Okay people, time to get all nostalgic for our youth, and the simple days before cell phones, the internet, digital music, etc.
Read moreProject Front Porch Makeover, Part 1: Pick a New Door Color
BEFORE
For my next trick, I will be making over my front porch! No, I will not be doing a costly renovation, because who wants to spend a ton of money right now? Not me! Unless one of you wants to fund that project...which, if you do, please email me and you can be my new best friend! But, I will be prettying up this spot because, hello, I have to look at it every day. Let's start planning!
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