I love the look of a stylish maxi dress, but have not dipped my toe into purchasing one until just recently. I bought my first maxi dress at Target and I love it! It’s a black and white striped tank style maxi. I got it on sale, and with my coupon from the Cartwheel for Target app, I snagged it for $7.32! What a bargain! I can style it with my denim jacket, with a black knit sweater, with a white cardigan, or simply wear it as-is. So now that I have my first maxi dress, I decided to peruse […]
4 Reasons to Love the 4th of July
Friends and family get-togethers. Fabulously delicious food. Fan-freaking-tastic fireworks displays. And freedom. These are four really great reasons to love the 4th of July. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and delared our independence from Great Britian. It marked the day that America wanted freedom. Photo Source: LessGovMoreFun July 4th is more than just a time for everyone to have a day off from work, for people to get together and drink and party and set off firework. It is a time to celebrate and honor those men and women who have served and who are […]
100+ Summer Fun Ideas
It’s officially summertime and what better way of spending a hot summer day than spending time doing fun things with your friends and family. The Crafting Chicks have put together a pretty awesome list of activities for all ages. Check out this list! A lot of these activities are free or cost very little, which is great when you’re on a budget. You could combine several activities for a full day or full weekend of fun! You could even use some of these ideas to help liven up your next friends & family get-together. The Crafting Chicks can be found on […]
Wanderlust: One Week… One Beach…
Right now, I’m out on medical leave and part of me wishes I could be back at work. But now, part of me wishes I could be relaxing and recouping on a beach somewhere far away from the confines of East Tennessee. I have one more week before I return to work, and one week would be all I need to enjoy some exotic, far away beach. One week… one beach… Here are just a few of the beach destinations currently on my bucket list… 1. Fiji Check out the Likuliku Lagoon Resort on Malolo Island 2. Maldives I love […]
Celebrating Fathers Everywhere
Those of us lucky enough to have a father in our lives are blessed, and with Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21st, it’s time to celebrate fathers everywhere! My father doesn’s ask for much, but I love to bake him a special cake and show him how much I love and appreciate him by making him something from the heart! For instance, check out this cute, and easy-to-make Father’s Day cake (We Like to Learn as We Go) and this DIY Scrabble picture frame (Folksy). And if you’re need ideas for quick and easy gifts, or DIY gift ideas, Lil […]