Category Archives: DIYđź’­

Cutting Corners at the Grocery Store

I recently read this great article. It hit home for me, and is one I will share with all my young adults transferring into adulthood. Many of them will start off in minimum wage jobs and getting some type of … Continue reading

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Real Life Rants

I love happy mail, but sometime a rant isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, we need to vent.Then sometimes, we just need to rant. We need to stomp our feet, form our hands into fists and scream. So, let’s rant but me … Continue reading

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Beautiful Blessed Nightmare

For the last several  days  I have shared my kitchen remodel story with you and used the phrase “beautiful, blessed nightmare”. Here is the meaning behind the words: “Beautiful” I knew it was going be amazing when finished; I just … Continue reading

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How to Hire a Contractor (or Maybe Not)

Chris Rock has one of the best jokes of all time. It goes something like this “When you first meet someone they ALWAYS bring their representative- meaning their best self- to meet you.” There is no quicker way to truly … Continue reading

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Murphy’s Law: Real Life Hellish, Beautiful, Blessed Nightmare

Murphy’s law: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong!” If you’re in the middle of a home remodel, let me warn you Murphy’s Law is coming along for the ride and he will unpack his luggage and become the … Continue reading

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