Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading
DIY Friday: How to make a Christmas Bulb Wreath
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start decorating. There are many different DIY projects out there, but one project that is easy to make and doesn’t cost a lot of money is the Christmas bulb wreath. A lot of the materials used to make this wreath can be items found around the home or leftover Christmas supplies. Regardless of the materials used, the finished product is always beautiful and will put you in the Christmas spirit. Supplies 1 metal coat Continue Reading
Ready To Run: Includes New YouTube Video
Our chicks are almost ready to leave the broader. We are really nervous about this transition since they will be more vulnerable to critters trying to get into the chicken coop. Aside from our initial worries, those girls are Ready to Run!check out our new YouTube Video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for more fun videos. Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: First Week, New Feathers
Creative & Unique: Minted.com Inspiration Boards
Something Old, Something New board by Pixel 3. See more www.minted.com There are so many moments in our lives that we treasure. A wedding, the birth of a child or grandchild, or even a birthday. So much thought goes into every detail planning a specific life event and because of that, we celebrate. The celebration can also be time consuming. We want everything to be - Perfect. But perfection doesn't mean always have to be over the top. Perfection can be understated, simple, and Continue Reading
Finding a Springtime Connection #NIVEAmoments
Last night I recounted my Saturday off of work to my husband and it went something like this: "Today I made our family breakfast, cleaned house, did laundry, went grocery shopping, made lunch, went to church and went out to dinner with the family. I feel like I just worked my entire day off." My husband said, "Remember when you worked on Saturdays and you weren't able to do any of those things with us on the weekends?" He was right, regardless of what I was doing or how tedious my chores may Continue Reading
International Delight Light Iced Coffee-Delightfully Cafe’ Flan Recipe #LightIcedCoffee
I'm a huge coffee nut. I normally drink anywhere from 1-3 cups a day. Frappes, Cappuccinos, regular cup of Joe, I like them all. During the work week I normally have about 30 minutes to sit a drink a cup of coffee in peace before I head on over to work. To me, it is my few minutes of complete sanity. I sometimes I drink my coffee at home or other times I run to my favorite drive thru for a small specialty coffee or iced coffee. But running to the coffeehouse everyday can financially add up. To Continue Reading
Building a Hen House- Stage 1
Over the past year one of the things my husband & I wanted to start was a chicken coop. Living outside the New Orleans area is such a gift. We are in close proximity to everything New Orleans has to offer our family: music, culture, art, history and more. But along with the city life, we enjoy our small town living. Since we have almost 2 acres of land, we are fortunate enough to have a large garden every summer and now, the opportunity to have chickens. Why Continue Reading
Green Works: Being Green is for Everyone #YouDontHaveToBe #GreenHousewives
Over the years, many consumers have realized that being "Green" is the smart solution for our environment in order to prosper and grow. We have made it a trend. Trends are good right? Well, not necessarily. We have become "eco-exclusive". By that I mean, we have added pressure on others to do more by reminding them that we go over & beyond in our eco-friendly mission. In a new survey, fifty-one percent of respondents said “green is the new black.” Being eco-friendly is fantastic and Continue Reading
Homemade DIY Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Aid- #Frugal
One of my favorite household stockpile items is dishwasher tabs/liquid. Over the last few years I have been able to score boxes of dishwasher liquid/tabs for around 50 bents a box. Those deals are now few & far between. I have said in the past that as soon as I use all my dishwasher tabs/liquid I will start making my own. The barrel has dried and thus..... I shall make my own to save my family money. I have spent the last month perfecting this recipe to suit my own needs. It's not rocket Continue Reading