How to Turn a Cutting Board Into a Chalk Board

Chalk Board Cutting Board

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I’m sure there’s bound to some need for gift ideas.  I’ve got a great one for your Mom and/or that foodie lover in your life; a cutting board turned into a chalk board! You can do this with just about any surface but I thought a cutting board would [...]

Spring DIY – How To Make a Pen Bouquet – Great Gift Idea Too!

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This would make a great gift idea for the office nerd like myself (ahem Mother’s Day) or even a Teacher Appreciation gift!  It’s so stinkin’ easy to make and one of the most affordable gifts you can create.  If I were to make it for a teacher, I’d probably use red pens (or those assorted [...]

Gift Idea – Better Homes and Gardens Wax Warmer (LOVE!!)

wax warmer

I’ve mentioned this on facebook before but if you’re looking for a wax warmer and can’t afford that other brand, I highly suggest you give Better Homes and Gardens wax warmers a try!!  They are VERY affordable, in fact less than half the price of those ones, the scents are sooo budget friendly too! I [...]

Foodie Favorite: 40% Off Photo Cutting Boards Exp. 06/22

Cutting boards make great gifts but photo cutting boards make even better ones!  What a great foodie gift idea!  And I always say, the best way to save money at Christmas time, is to shop throughout the year so keep that in mind when you see specials like this! THE DEAL 40% off all photo [...]

Reuse and Regift, Gift Ideas

We often celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with gifts but rarely give ‘just because’ presents.  I try to find out-of-the-blue moments to give gifts but this time around, I plan on using the 4th of July to celebrate more than our independence. I’ve been giving my house a good spring cleaning and along the way, I [...]

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea (Budget Friendly)

Oh no, you waiting until the last minute to shop for Mother’s Day and are in a panic. What do you do?  Well, consider stopping by your H-E-B to grab a few things to create the perfect Mother’s Day gift.  I received one the other day from H-E-B and had so much fun going through [...]

Making that Gift You Bought Extra Special

So fellas, you’re buying a Mother’s Day gift, something really awesome like an Apple iPad, which truly is an awesome gift that she’s gonna love.  But, do you know what would really say that you put some thought into it?  Customizing it! Let’s say you’re buying her that oh so pretty white iPad.  What’s an [...]

Just a Hint or Two for Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner, not only am I trying to decide what to get my own Mom but I’m also dropping hints to my family for myself.  You’d think after 18+ years of marriage that my husband would be able to get the kiddos together and pick something out on his own but [...]

Last Minute, Cool Gift Ideas

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Oh my gosh, can you believe 2010 is almost over?? I cannot believe it!! It went by too fast and for me, it only means that I have one more year before my son graduates school.  I feel old. It’s also your last chance to buy a gift before Christmas. Perhaps you are short on [...]

Top Toys, Including the Hottest BigFoot Toy in Action

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Christmas is right around the corner and you’re freaking out about what to get..what are the coolest toys you ask?  Well I’ve rounded up some of the hottest, top toys of the season to make your shopping just a big easier! BIGFOOT Up first, is one of the hottest out there, BigFoot.  He’s big, he’s [...]

A Few of My Favorite Things

Epson Artisan 810

With Christmas in just a few days, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites things with you just in case you need a couple of last minute gift ideas. The Epson Artisan 810 Printer.  Isn’t it lovely?  I’ve been through a many printers in my day but this one by far takes the [...]

Ten Western Gift Ideas for Cowgirls, Cowboys, and Cowpokes!

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A little yeehaw, yayhoo, and hoodoggies are in order for this year’s western gift guide! Talk about some great submissions into this year’s gift guide! It was super hard to narrow it down but I had to or else I’d be spending the whole dang year writing the posts for them!  Today, I’m bringing you [...]

2009 Holiday Gift Guide

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First let me say that I was overwhelmed with all the gift ideas I received this year which makes it extremely hard to narrow it down to just a few but I did get it done.  I chose items based on uniqueness, functionality, style, and practicality.  I think with the economy like it is, most [...]

Your Favorite Photo on Tote!

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I have an obsession for bags. Totes, handbags, whatever…it doesn’t matter ’cause I love them all! I was introduced to Snaptotes.com recently and of course, had to get a bag. You can basically put an image of your choice on the bag. They even have the option for you to create a collage out of [...]

Walmart’s First Black Friday Sneak Peek!

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Are you ready for the scoop on some Black Friday deals that will be happening this Saturday, Nov. 8th???? Well, I totally have it for ya since I’m one of the Eleven Moms and all:)  You can see the Walmart specials for this weekend now. You can go there and locate your closes store and [...]