From the monthly archives:

December 2010

New Kitchen Countertops!

December 21, 2010

I’m so excited because we decided that we really needed to go ahead and get new kitchen countertops.  The issue wasn’t so much the 70s gold color {although it was pretty awful}, but that the beadboard backsplash we wanted to install with caulking and trim would look best if the countertops were replaced now.  So [...]

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Reindeer Feed Recipe {Easy & Delish}

December 20, 2010

Ridley enjoys sitting in his high chair while I work in the kitchen.  He’s so curious and it’s just the cutest thing ever. Today, “we” made easy and delish Reindeer Feed and decorated a reindeer bucket courtesy of Betty Crocker.  Since I went to the Baking With Betty event in Minneapolis this summer, Betty and [...]

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Virtual Christmas Decorating {Before & After}

December 19, 2010

A couple of weeks ago when I shared my Christmas mantel decor, my sweet friend Shannon bemoaned her…and I quote, “sad” Christmas mantel. {giggle}  I told her that if she sent me a picture then I could give her some suggestions. How much fun it would be! The Before Shannon’s garland does look a tad [...]

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My 2nd 5k Experience {Vlog}

December 19, 2010

I ran my second 5k on Saturday morning despite odds that would have normally incapacitated me. Instead of writing about my incredible experience, I decided to vlog {video} it because I wanted you to not only read words, but to see and hear it too. Have you had a totally “God’s strength” experience?

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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

December 18, 2010

Last Sunday we sang this old hymn (from the 1700s) at church and I was blown away with the incredible words and message. Read and internalize these words and get your heart blessed today! Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins [...]

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Whimsical Gum Drop Garland {Tutorial}

December 16, 2010
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Okay, this is the last candy related Christmas decorating post, I promise!  Hasn’t this been fun?! :) I adore how my Gum Drop Garland turned out. It is soooo easy and fast and just adorable. See? And it cost me only $1.00!! My gum drop garland is wrapped around a grapevine tree in my “collected” foyer. [...]

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