Once you get to a certain age, weight and lifestyle become an issue. For Matt and I that time is upon us and no time like the present to get things under control. Honestly for me, this should have happened as soon as I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (HT-H). Because honestly hypothyroidism makes everything more […]
Summer time and Smoked Brisket
One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to enjoy a good cookout. I’ve recently learned that in other parts that cookout means grilling burgers and hot dogs. At our house it means firing up the Big Green Egg and smoking a brisket. We’ve recently had some good luck finding some nice […]
Integrating Smart Technology Irrigation into your Home
After close to 15 years in the landscape business one thing I have gained a wealth of knowledge on has been irrigation systems. Not just the systems but what works and doesn’t work best for our customers. One of my main jobs was to schedule and deal with our irrigation customers. Though I didn’t […]
10 Curb Appeal Ideas & Inspirations
Curb appeal. It’s something that almost every home has (or should have) on some level. For us we were fortunate to be able to make small modifications to our home that already had some level of curb appeal when we purchased. We have made small changes like swapping out shurbs, removing some trees, and adding […]
Patriotic Etched Glass Mug
On our most recent vacation I found a new love for Rose’ Cider. Yes, this is a thing and it’s super tasty! This month for the Dollar Squad challenge I decided to give a dollar store mug an inexpensive makeover that screams Patriotism and fun. To make something that would last dishwashing and, let’s be honest, […]
10 Patriotic Ideas For Your Home
If you like to celebrate patriotic holidays by hosting parties or decorating your home then this post is for you and full of creative patriotic ideas for you to try in your home. A DIY Housewives Link-up
Clean Car Interior the Quick Way
. I’m sure I am not alone with having a car in need of major interior detailing. If it’s not my kids making kid messes in the back seat it’s my jeans leaving blue on light colored leather of my car seats. Being able to create a clean car interior quickly is super important. I love […]
DIY Barnwood Lantern
What do you do when you are faced with the challenge of creating something for your porch and you have a stack of old barnwood? Make a lantern of course, right? Okay, maybe not an of course moment but making a barnwood lantern is certainly fun and will add a nice rustic touch to your […]