This week’s Sunday Features theme… Awesome Halloween Ideas! Sunday Features {47} had so much inspiration. Be sure to stop by and see all those links that may not have been featured here as there were so many good ones to choose from. But with Halloween next week, we wanted to feature some great ideas. First up is this Halloween Mantel from The Everyday Home to inspire. Everyone focuses on the outside, but what about inside the home? Here are some DIY Halloween Marquee Letters {Read More}
Add Some Fall Decor with these Free Thanksgiving Printables!
October 23, 2015 By
Free Thanksgiving Printables you can frame for your home! The creative bug got me this week. How to fix it? Create something, of course! I love giving things away, so I created four Thanksgiving printables. You can pick your favorite or download all four by clicking the links! I love the first one, We Gather With Grateful Hearts. So simple and elegant with the gold antlers! Get your coordinating printable placecards, menu, food labels and dessert toppers here! The black and {Read More}
Insanely Delicious Mexican Street Corn
October 20, 2015 By
I tasted my first bite of street corn at my favorite taco join in south Texas, Torchy’s. (Do I daydream about Torchy’s coming to California? Why, yes, I do!) I knew immediately I must learn to make it. Here’s my version of Mexican Street Corn. It really is insanely delicious! I’m not sure what makes this dish so irresistible. I think it’s the combination of everything! The juicy grilled corn, chili power, cilantro and creamy cotija cheese all come together {Read More}
Sunday Features Link Party {47} is Showing Off All Things Pumpkin!
October 17, 2015 By
It’s Pumpkin Time! Sunday Features Link Party {47) So glad you’ve stopped by to check out all the creative links. I love perusing Sunday Features links every week, but I’m particularly enjoying seeing all the fun fall ideas! This week we are featuring some very clever ideas involving the theme of PUMPKINS! Last week’s party, Sunday Features {46} had so many wonderful ideas. Thanks for bringing all your creativity! First up is this super creative Dryer Vent Pumpkin Craft from This Mama {Read More}
Social Media Tips Weekly {3}
October 16, 2015 By
Welcome to my third week of social media tips! And… Woohoo, it’s FRIDAY! So excited for the weekend. I’ve spent lots time in the past few days on the lookout for the best tips to share with you this week. I think you’ll find them very helpful! Instagram Tip of the Week Want a way to stay connected to your followers, leads and customers? Instagram’s direct message feature is the perfect solution! On her recent blog post, Instagram expert Sue B. {Read More}
10 Ways to Make the Best of the Empty Nest
October 15, 2015 By
Entering the empty nest phase of life can be heart-wrenching, liberating or a little bit of both. You can spend the next 20 years in a routine of working and watching T.V. Or, you can choose to make the best of your empty nest! The best way to do this is to start BEFORE the nest is empty. Think about ways you and your spouse can life purposely and with great joy and adventure once the kiddos are dropped off at their {Read More}
Easy Chicken Posole Verde
October 13, 2015 By
If you are looking for quick and easy recipes to make on busy days, this Chicken Posole Verde is perfect! You can cook it up in just 20 minutes or let it simmer all day in the crockpot. Posole is a mexican hominy stew. (You can find hominy near the canned corn in your grocery store). While hominy is a must in traditional posole, all the other ingredients are up to you. You can make posole rojo (red) or posole verde (green). {Read More}
It’s Time to Party! Sunday Features Link Party {46}
October 11, 2015 By
It’s Time to Party! Sunday Features Link Party {46} There were some technical errors! Sorry for the delay. Thank you to all of you who are new to our weekly party and who have continued to party with us each week. Last weeks party, Sunday Features {45} was a hit, like always! We’ll do a last week of some Fall Favorites before we move into Halloween! So let’s get this party started! First up is a great Fall Home Tour {Read More}
Social Media Weekly Tips {2}
October 9, 2015 By
Welcome to week two of my Social Media Weekly Tips series! I have lots of good info for you this week. I was so grateful to hear from many of you over the past week sharing that my week-one tips were helpful! Please email me or leave a message in the comments below if there is a topic you’d like me to discuss or if you have a question about something in particular. Instagram Tip of the Week This is not exactly {Read More}
Fall Tablescape for Two
October 7, 2015 By
Fall Tablescape for Two… What better way to usher in the cooler evenings of the Fall than a romantic dinner for two on the patio? This is part of the joys of empty nest life! I am happiest when I’m creating. And pulling together a tablescape is like creating a piece of art for me. Oh, the simple joys of life! The summer flowers are still hanging in there. I picked a few roses and zinnias and placed in mason {Read More}
