Boxers, Cleats, and Me

Totino's Pizzeria

2013-04-17T10:32:00.002-05:00

Hi blog friends, Recently, I was able to try Totino's new Pizzeria Rolls from General Mills. They provided me with a gift pack, info, and three coupons to try the rolls free. Our favorite? The...

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Two Candy Buffets

2013-03-25T09:54:00.002-05:00

Don't you just love Candy Buffets? So fun. So happy. Recently, I've had the privilege of doing two. The first one was for my brother and SIL at their wedding. Peacock feathers, purples, blues,...

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Katie's Sprinkle

2013-03-07T09:59:00.000-06:00

What a fun baby shower! We wanted to do a small sprinkle for Katie for her second baby girl, Cora. Of course we had to use pinks, reds, and hearts for such a name. My sisters are the bakers in...

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Painted Tables

2013-02-25T09:28:00.000-06:00

First, let me apologize for the not-so-perfect pictures. My Nikon lens broke so I had to use my iPhone. The first table is a coffee table we found at my parent's farm. It was a hot mess... ...

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Tailgating Fun

2013-01-01T17:00:00.001-06:00

This year for homecoming, my friend and I wanted to do something special for our kids in 6th grade. The Friday of the homecoming game, we had a tailgate lunch for them. It was so much fun! Yes, I...

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The Dunn Clock

2012-09-14T10:33:00.003-05:00

Recently, upon meeting a new friend, she asked me if I had ever heard of this "chalk paint." Well, you know that was just music to my ears. "Annie Sloan chalk paint? Ummmmm....YES!" :) The...

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Time for Soccer!

2012-09-11T13:42:00.001-05:00

Hi BlogWorld! I wanted to share with you an awesome new toy from Playmobil. It's called the Playmobil Take Along Soccer Match. The boys really enjoyed playing with it, and Playmobil is giving...

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Yum...

2012-08-31T08:46:00.001-05:00

I want to share with you a simple, yet addicting snack that I make often. Sometimes it's just for the boys for movie night and other times I wrap it up for a neighbor, teacher, or friend gift. This...

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Bless Your Heart

2012-08-18T13:20:00.013-05:00

Ahhh...The South.What a great place to be. Such rich heritage and history. It's just different here. Sweet tea, front porches, and pecan pie. There are certain things that only Southerners...

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Back to School & Giveaway!

2012-08-18T11:29:00.005-05:00

Hi blog friends! Thursday was the first day of a new school for my handsome boys. They are attending Bay Area Christian School this year and are so excited! They have met great new friends and...

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Bedroom set

2012-08-16T09:46:00.001-05:00

I recently had the opportunity to redo a family bedroom set for a couple. She didn't want to spend the time doing it herself or the money to buy brand new furniture. Here is the before and after. ...

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Hard Rock Cafe Giveaway!

2012-07-18T16:00:00.003-05:00

Michael and I visited the Hard Rock Cafe in Houston the other night and tried some of their new dishes. I tried the Cajun Shrimp and Poached Pear Salad and Michael got the BBQ pork...

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Chalkboard DIY

2012-07-03T14:01:00.001-05:00

I have wanted to put a chore list somewhere in the kitchen to help the boys remember what needs to be done, but just haven't had time. The boys were at their Mimi's house so it was the perfect time...

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New Father's Day Designs

2012-05-25T10:39:00.002-05:00

Father's Day is coming up on June 17th. I've just got through designing some new prints for my Etsy store. Here are just a few of them and check out the rest here... The Salvaged Sparrow. They...

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New Front Door How-To

2012-05-22T10:07:00.000-05:00

So by now you all know that there isn't much that Michael and I don't at least try to do ourselves first before going to the "professionals" and this time it was our front door. After 20 years of...

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Fiber One Chewy Giveaway

2012-05-14T11:59:00.002-05:00

How fun is this? And just in time for summer!! We've just recently tried the new Fiber One Chewy bars and my whole family really liked them. I think everyone's favorite was the Strawberry...

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Remember our Teachers

2012-04-22T22:34:00.000-05:00

As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, many of us will take the time to write a note or give a gift of appreciation to our children's teachers. (Don't forget Teacher Appreciation Week...

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Easy No-Bake Pie

2012-04-18T17:28:00.000-05:00

For those that know me, I am not known for my splendid baking abilities. In other words I'm baking challenged. My family encourages me to bring appetizers, snacks, or heck, make the whole dinner,...

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The Photo Booth

2012-04-13T09:40:00.001-05:00

I would have to say this was my favorite part of the Tea Party this year. After seeing how the pictures turned out, it was a definite. Photo Booths are a very inexpensive way to create some fun...

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The Circus was in town!

2012-04-11T19:10:00.006-05:00

Last year I started a tradition with the girls in my family. Every year on the Saturday before Easter, I host a Tea Party. Last year's theme was just your basic antique tea party. View it...

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"New" Cupboard

2012-03-22T11:00:00.000-05:00

I wanted to replace my metal baker's rack with something a little more rustic. I found this gem for $20 at an antique store in Nederland, TX a while back and just now getting around to putting it in...

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Gone Green...

2012-02-28T10:29:00.004-06:00

Well, not completely. Maybe just a light shade of "green." Hopefully by now you know how much I love to save money, whether it's redoing furniture or making my own body scrub. Also, some of...

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"THE" Super Bowl Snack

2012-01-24T19:09:00.002-06:00

OK. The search is over for the perfect Super Bowl snack to bring to your party or serve at your house.The technical name for this scrumptious concoction is Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls. It is also...

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Computer Desk

2012-01-13T18:06:00.000-06:00

Hello blog world. Yes, I'm still alive, thank you. It's been since I opened up my Etsy store that I've posted. I really got slammed during the holidays and it was fun to see what everyone was...

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My Etsy Store

2011-10-17T22:04:00.003-05:00

Hi Bloggers,I mentioned a few weeks back that I was working on an Etsy store. Well it's finally open! It's a hodgepodge of sorts...Some vintage dictionary prints, custom gifts, printable downloads,...

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