From the monthly archives:

May 2011

Easy Homemade Granola

May 30, 2011

We love breakfast at our house.  From fried eggs, scrambled eggs or breakfast casserole to pancakes, banana bread or cold cereal with fruit, we love it all. My Mom’s granola recipe is the best ever because it’s a great basic and easy recipe. Since I’m not the very best planner in the world, I often [...]

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 30, 2011

Today, join me in remembering… …those who have given their lives for freedom …those who have stood in the line of fire and lived to tell about it …and those who are still fighting and serving. We are blessed because of God’s mercy. In the middle of all the Memorial Day festivities, let’s remember what [...]

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Vintage Kitchen Stool

May 29, 2011

On Saturday, I went yard sale-ing with Ridley and then met up with friends along the way.  We had so much fun together!  I snagged just a few little treasures. For only $1.25, I picked up a white vase which is perfect to add to my little “white” collection and I’m a total sucker for vintage [...]

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Memorial Day Inspiration!

May 27, 2011

With the holiday weekend upon us, I thought I would share a few fun Memorial Day ideas with you!  I love special holiday touches in decorations and food.  This inspiration is also perfect for the 4th of July too which will be coming up soon! 1. Berry Fruit Cups | The Fresh Fridge 2. Festive [...]

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Summer Mantel

May 25, 2011

I’ve had so much fun in the last couple of days putting together my “mantel” for Summer. Y’all, can you believe that it’s almost Summer?  Where has Spring gone? With all the crazy weather that we’ve had this Spring, I’m pretty much ready for the dreadful heat of Summer. I’m over the wind, the severe [...]

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Frugal Toddler Activity: Rice Play

May 24, 2011

On Saturday when I was baking up a storm, I was also entertaining Ridley who can run circles around me all day long. Where do two year olds get all their energy?? Ridley loves “doing dishes” or playing in the water, so I thought he might enjoy playing with some rice. I gathered a pan, [...]

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