I have looked at a lot of “Fall bucket lists” on Pinterest. And you know what? I’m never going to do half of those things on those lists. Mazes and haunted houses are not my thing, so I thought to myself, “why not make up my own manageable list!” That’s why I only put five things on my list. Try a new pumpkin recipe. First of all, I love baking and cooking delicious treats for my co-workers. So I think I’m going to try this Easy Pumpkin Cobbler, from Creations by Kara. Doesn’t it look delicious? Burn fall candles. Because my husband […]
25+ Pumpkin Carving Ideas
When I was in elementary school, we had a pumpkin decorating contest. I didn’t win first place, but I got an “honorable mention”. Pumpkin carving and decorating has come a long way since my elementary school days. There are some talented pumpkin carvers out there, like these contest winners at This Old House. Here are some simple DIY pumpkin carving ideas. Smart School House has some pretty good pumpking carving hacks. Not into carving up a pumpkin? Then check out these ideas from Crafting Morning. You can paint a few pumpkins to look like tiny minions or the Teenage Ninja […]
25 Fun Fall Goals
Fall is in the air! The air is crisp and cool. The leaves change color and sweater season is starting to come into style. The days are starting to get shorter, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t get out and accomplish some fun things. So when I found these “25 Fun Fall Goals” on Pinterest, I thought they were worth sharing. In fact, within the next week or so I plan to post some cool Fall recipes and decorating ideas. So come back and check out that post, please! Image borrowed from A Subtle Revelry There are more than 25 […]
Labor Day: A Day of the People
Photo Source: Design Infographics via Pinterest Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day! Yours Truly, Vanessa
Links I Love
In scrolling through Pinterest this week, I came across several links about “amazing life hacks”. Some of these hack are truly amazing while others will make you slap your forehead and say, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Organize your eyeshadows in ice trays. Use nail polish or paint to color-code your keys. Use the ring pull off of can drinks as a clothes organizer. Use a large tic tac bottle as a bobby pin case. Use a small rod and elastic hair ties to dry your make-up brushes. Use wine bottles and glasses as jewelry organizers. Fix up old heels […]