If you are removing 100 THINGS with me, I wanted to help encourage the purging process.(If you missed that challenge, read HERE.)Three simple words to remember... LOVE, NEED, USE.Let me explain...LOVE- Ask yourself, "Do I love this?".If your answer is "No, I do not love this." Then why keep it? Now, I don't mean it has to be a shirt you love so much that you wear if every other day. But, if it's something you don't really like, or maybe that cute summer dress that doesn't really like you, then why allow it to hang in your closet or sit on your...
Mittwoch, 29. Februar 2012
Montag, 27. Februar 2012
100 Things
Posted on 07:14 by chsndrapaul
I recently read a story about a woman that removes 100 items from her home every year or so."So once a year, and sometimes twice if I feel the house is getting cluttered, I do a “100 Things” project on a weekend.It’s quite simple: I must find 100 things to get rid of in some way."This came at a great time for me. Remember one of my New Year's goals was to clean out the upstairs hall closet and make it a toy closet? I was in the midst of taking...
Freitag, 24. Februar 2012
Spirit Week
Posted on 07:59 by chsndrapaul
We've got spirit, YES we do!We've got spirit, how about YOU?(High School cheerleading flash-back there.)Spirit Week 2012Clash Day(She's definitely not short on accessories!)Nerd DayReese won first place in her class for 'Best Nerd'!Storybook Character Day(Rapunzel)Around the World Day(Authentic German outfit)School Colors Day(Not to be left out. He posed himself!)Wrapping up Spirit Week with the Homecoming Basketball Game...(The Big Cheerleaders...
Dienstag, 21. Februar 2012
Bedroom Re-Do
Posted on 06:48 by chsndrapaul
This wasn't a COMPLETE (as in walls removed, reconstruction, etc.) bedroom re-do, but it is definietly a change.I scored a great deal on bedding that I've had my eye on for quite some time.Queen Duvet and 2 Pillow Shams- $292 Euro Pillows- $10 each2 Accent Pillows- $26 together(If you don't TJMaxx, you should!)It started with bedding and moved on to paint...I walked into our paint store armed with paint chip samples that I thought would be the perfect...
Montag, 20. Februar 2012
2012 Goals
Posted on 08:12 by chsndrapaul
Well, February is quickly coming to an end. Remember back around January 1st when you made commitments, goals and promises???Are you hanging in there? If you remember my goals, they included: drinking water, flossing, basement clean-out, and more...(Read them here.)I've spent one good day down in the basement. Brace yourselves. I wouldn't show these pictures to just anyone!(A view from the stairs- BEFORE)(A view from the basement- BEFORE)This is...
Freitag, 17. Februar 2012
Kid Room Fixes
Posted on 05:39 by chsndrapaul
You know those annoying-type projects? The ones that are on your to-do list f-o-r-e-v-e-r?I had a few of those annoying things on my list. So, before they turned into 'forever' on the list, I got it done.#1Broken Dresser Drawer'Cause I'm not the only one that has a 2-year-old that deems is necessary to get into the drawer to get something out of the drawer, right????When he came down the stairs saying, "Broke." I knew that wasn't good!Broke...
Donnerstag, 16. Februar 2012
Valentine Recipes
Posted on 06:25 by chsndrapaul
Chicken Bruschetta SkilletThis was the first time I made this, but certainly not the last!It's an easy, delicious meal that is sure to become a great, go-to, weekday meal!What You'll Need:1 can diced, Italian tomatoes, drained1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese, plus more for topping3-4 boneless chicken breasts1 can (8oz.) tomato sauce1 clove garlic, mincedHere's How:1. Pound chicken until even in thickness. Slightly brown over medium heat...
Mittwoch, 15. Februar 2012
XOXOXO
Posted on 12:51 by chsndrapaul
I hope you had a great Valentine's Day!We sure did, but then again, every day is filled with L-O-V-E around here! Here's a sneak peek...So I have been pinning left and right these GREAT ideas for cute, DIY Valentines for Reese to hand out at school. We took a little trip to Wal-Mart to get the supplies I needed to make them. Well, of course, the Valentine section is hard to miss. We ended up walking through and this is the face I saw as she...
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