Nuestras aventuras en Texas

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Project

2012-02-13T23:04:00.000-06:00

I've been wanting to try my hand at some chalk painting :) I just didn't want to cough up the money to buy one quart of paint at around $40!! But reading about it so much I just had to give it a try and post a review of this oh-so-popular paint. First of all let me just say that you either have to go online to order it or find a "stockist" to buy it locally. Luckily, I found a stockist at

Simple Valentine's Day T Shirt

2012-02-07T19:44:00.001-06:00

I've mentioned before how I haven't been my normal crafting self. What with working and helping out with homework, it seems like the older I get the more tired I am. And being "on the mend" after my 10th month post stroke isn't helping, I don't think. But every day after work I try to think of some fun, crafty thing to do. It's such a part of me. I thought about what I can do next Tuesday for

Thankful Thursdays {Do You Piddle?}

2012-02-03T11:08:00.000-06:00

Recently I was reading a magazine article that talked about the lost art of "piddling". I had almost forgotten what the word meant. The article went on to mention what it means to "piddle". After reading it I had to ask myself, "Am I a piddler?" You see piddling isn't something you do because you HAVE to do it. It's not something you do because it produces an end result. It's something you do

Treasure Spotters {Fresh Junk Finds} and the Dallas Farmers Market

2012-01-31T21:49:00.003-06:00

Well a couple of weeks ago, we were at it again. We went down to see what all new (old) things we could find at Treasure Spotters here in McKinney. We didn't have much time, since we were also headed downtown to the Dallas Farmers Market (one of my favorite places) so we stopped by this really cool spot. Check out all the wonderful junk this gal has: Her booth's name is

Pondering a Summer Camp {Camp Huawni}

2012-01-31T16:16:00.000-06:00

I've been asking a lot of people about their experiences at summer camp. I never went to a summer camp as a child but always wished I could have gone. My main concern in sending my little guy to camp is him being homesick. We've been looking into sending him to an awesome camp called Camp Huawni. (It is located in beautiful part of East Texas.) Camp Huawni Info Although

Fun and EZ Valentine's Day Treat Bag-Bear Hugs

2012-01-25T22:33:00.000-06:00

Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend again! Hurray :) This past weekend was beautiful here in the Dallas area and we took full advantage of it by being mostly outside. I cannot believe it is almost February ((YIKES)) and with that fabulous month of love and friendship comes many CRAFTS! Yay I have my mojo back! I've been thinking of what to do for my little guy's Valentine's this

What I've Been Up To

2012-01-23T00:01:00.002-06:00

First off did you know that Google friend connect is going away? If you didn't then I'd suggest you start following this blog on my facebook page and subscribe to this blog via email so you don't miss out on any posts. I'm kinda in a panic mode because I follow A LOT of blogs and it's fun going to my reader page and perusing all of them and choosing the ones I want to read now and the ones I'd

Treasure Huntin'

2012-01-16T22:46:00.003-06:00

Well super Monday to everyone! Haven't had a chance to blog as of late but I have sooo many cool pics to show you of a couple of great places to go treasure huntin' You know I love a good bargain and my love for all things vintage has now spread to my sons who now go with me to find some treasures. Now, we don't always go to buy, sometimes we just go to look :) It's thrill of

Going Away!! { For Fun }

2012-01-11T20:54:00.000-06:00

A big part of growing up is learning to go away from your parents. I remember when I was about 9 years old I was sent to California on a cross country trip to stay with my great grandparents. It was scary yet fun. I got to travel on a plane by myself for the very first time. I remember landing at LAX and getting scared because I didn't see anybody I recognized.

2012 Changes Not Resolutions

2012-01-06T22:07:00.000-06:00

I decided this year I wasn't going to make a list of resolutions or goals. It humbled me last year when I had that brain hemorrhage and I learned a valuable lesson: that we are never in charge, God is. Hence the title of this post. I have several changes I would like to have done to my life starting this Summer. Yes, I am putting a timeline on my changes because if I don't then it will

Pinterest Love and Project Follow Through

2012-01-03T12:06:00.002-06:00

I think I have mentioned before how much I obsess love Pinterest. I am one of those people that actually will go ahead and try a craft just to prove to myself that I am not wasting time by pinning projects, ideas and dreams up on those darned boards! Well, a few weeks ago I dragged my husband into this obsession....err....love. He, like me, loves DIY projects. And a good challenge. So when I

Happy New Year! {And A Very Late Christmas Post}

2012-01-03T00:02:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone! I am back. Sheesh...that was a busy two weeks. I'm glad the holidays are over! I don't want to seem like the grinch but that was exhausting. Speaking of Grinch my daughter gave me a pair of pajama pants with the Grinch graphic all over them and I just busted out laughing I love them so much :) What can I say the girl gets me! I have been so busy with friends

Junk N Treasure Christmas Mantle

2011-12-19T13:32:00.001-06:00

Finally. I finished decorating my house for Christmas. I think. Well at least the mantle is done. I really like the way it turned out. I'll describe what I used first and then you can see all the photos. I used the same shutter I've used for my other mantles I've done throughout the year. I added the JOY letters to it with some glue dots. I used my rusty junk bucket I bought at one of my

Christmas Ornament Wreath {Crafty Friday}

2011-12-16T14:04:00.001-06:00

Crafty Friday Everyone :) Well here we are exactly one week and one day before Christmas! Ack! Time really got away from me this year. I have managed to squeeze in some crafts and holiday decorating (finally) this past week. I decided to not put my holiday shutter with the birdie on it this year and instead keep it on my mantle. I wanted to make a more festive and colorful wreath for my front

Past Christmas Crafts {Christmas Memory Lane}

2011-12-14T21:36:00.003-06:00

I often like to go through my posts and look at my past projects. Lately I've been slacking and also pretty busy with my photography business so my dining room is a big mess of scattered ornaments, non-working light sets and tinsel, garland and who knows what else. Needless to say I haven't been very productive this December. As say, compared to last year and years past. So I've

Foodie Fridays {Oreo Truffles}

2011-12-08T15:56:00.001-06:00

Happy, happy Friday!! And 'tis the season for baking :) And who doesn't love a good, easy recipe that you can share with friends right? Well I happen to be a great big fan of The Tomkat Studio and their amazing party printables. I have been using them for well over a year. In fact I just bought their adorable Vintage Rudolph Party printables that I'll be incorporating into my Christmas

And The Winner Is!!!

2011-12-06T23:17:00.001-06:00

Happy Tuesday everyone! We are almost to hump day :) I am so happy to announce the winner of the $30 Kohl's gift card. I've chosen the winner using random.org You can see a screen print below and comment #51 is the winner. Laura you win! I will be emailing you soon to get all your details so I can get you your gift card! Keep checking back with me as I giveaway more awesome prizes this

Super Saturday {Old Red Lumberyard Weekend}

2011-12-05T19:23:00.000-06:00

This past weekend was another fun filled weekend. Between photo shoots (oh yeah, did I mention I finally started my photography business, YAY!)Thanksgiving, my sister and her family being in town (another YAY!) and all the festivities that come with the Black Friday after (did you go?! I didn't hee) well I just had a teensy bit of time to squeeze in and guess where I went? That's

Thankful Tree

2011-12-02T15:27:00.001-06:00

Our yearly tradition has always been to set up our Christmas tree on Thanksgiving day. This year for some reason or another I just haven't been feeling "it". By "it" I mean the Christmas spirit. I think my brain is still stuck somewhere in July. I feel like somehow I've lost about 3 months of my life. If you're just joining us you may want to click up at the top tab where it says

Creative and Unique Ideas to Decorate Christmas Trees-Article

2011-12-01T11:53:00.001-06:00

I am so excited to be included again in North Texas Kids Magazine.com. This magazine is so awesome and always features cool and fun things to do with the family. I am on page 14 and you can read about "Creative and Unique Ideas to Decorate Your Christmas Tree" written by Me! LINK Check them out and don't forget to like their page on facebook too. They always have fun updates

Christmas Lego Advent Calendar

2011-11-29T08:30:00.000-06:00

Can you believe it's almost December? My, where does the time go? Well if you like keeping track of time, or counting down the days until a certain someone comes with a sack filled with presents, then you’ll love making this little Lego advent calendar :) My little guy and I had fun putting this together in a matter of about one hour. Here’s what you’ll need:

One Stop Christmas Hop Giveaway {$30 Kohls Card}

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

**giveaway is closed*** I hope everyone had a great relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. I am so excited to bring you my latest giveaway to get you started on a great Holiday season :) I am participating in my very first link giveaway Sponsored by Mama to 4 Blessings! This is a big event everyone! There are lots of bloggers participating and giving away tons of prizes! When you enter

CSI Project Cute Lego Advent Calendar

2011-11-23T10:59:00.001-06:00

I am guest posting over at The CSI Project where I am sharing a tutorial on making a cute and very EZ Lego Advent calendar!! Go on over there and show me some comment love!! Come back here tomorrow for some more cute Christmas crafts!! Patty

Relaxing Time For Us {Lake Conroe}

2011-11-20T23:23:00.001-06:00

This past week was hectic and relaxing all at the same time. At work I had to hurry up and finish all my month end stuff to get ready to attend a conference at Lake Conroe. After all that was done the hubster and I headed down to the conference together. It was nice to be away alone. It was so pretty. We stayed at a really nice resort in a pretty snazzy room . {

Thankful Thursdays {Can't Make It Without His Support}

2011-11-11T16:25:00.000-06:00

The title of this post refers to two "Hims" - if that makes any sense.First Him, is of course my Father in Heaven who knows me beyond compare.This leads to the second him-my husband.And let us not forget how God knows me so well He sent me this fine man to take good care of me. I can't make it without his support.I am thankful that the Lord loves me so much that He created this wonderful person