Turn Your Garage Into A Workshop Part 1- Walls, Heat, and Cabinets

I decided to renovate my garage and change your “run of the mill” two car garage into a workshop/man-cave that any do it yourselfer on a budget could be proud of. This is the story of how I did it! First a quick idea of what I had to work with. The house is a […]

Skull Lollipops for Halloween

Looking for a yummy treat this Halloween?  How about these Jolly Rancher Skull Lollipops? What you will need: Skull mold – I used last years Skull and Bones Ice Tray (I will show you below how to modify it) Jolly Rancher candy – grape flavor Small saucepan Lollipop sticks Scissors Metal spoon Lollipop bags Airtight […]

The Top 5 Things I Learned from BlogHer’12

Now that BlogHer ’12 is over, I’m full of lessons, inspirations, and self-confidence.  The BlogHer conference in New York was attended by about 5000 people, and every one that I met had something to offer, even if they were in a completely different area of blogging.  Here the top 5 things I learned at BlogHer […]

Tips on Creating Your Own Family Game Night

The members in my family are natural born competitors. Whether it’s a board game or playing Wii against each other, no one wants to lose. But since we all can’t be winners, there is always some sort of debacle at our house on Family Game Night. This summer we have been trying  to have Family […]

Finding Bliss Wherever You Can

Earlier this week Rachel wrote a post entitled, “Why You Should Unplug.” It stuck in my mind and I decided to do something about it…it was time for action, I mean inaction! 😉 For me bliss is often found in the simplest moments and the tiniest pleasures. This morning I took the time to pamper myself […]