A friend of mine wanted to give a unique baby shower gift, so she asked me to personalize a pocket photo album with calligraphy and some embellishments. She purchased a fabric covered album with a window in the front. I had never made a personalized baby album before, but I was up for the challenge! This post…
Welcome to another Thursday Favorite Things (TFT) link party and blog hop. I really appreciate all of your participation! It’s been a while since I gave a little history about this party. Our hostess, Katherine, of Katherine’s Corner, has been hosting this amazing party for many years. In the early days of the party, Katherine…
“Our house is a very very very fine house.” If you are a person of “mature” years, you might recognize those song lyrics. Every time I see the words “Our House,” I think of that song. But I am digressing already… This post is actually about house hunting tips, and my husband and I have some…
Welcome to the Thursday Favorite Things (TFT) weekly link party and blog hop. I realized, too late, that I failed to give you a heads up last week about the new start time of the party! I apologize. The new start time for the party is now 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time.)…
I’m so glad you’ve joined us for our weekly Thursday Favorite Things (TFT) link party and blog hop. I hope you’re enjoying 2023, so far! Here are my features from last week’s party. If you missed that party, you can visit here. Please pin from the original blogs, rather than from the images below. All…
Thank you for being here for the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop and link party. It wouldn’t be a party without all of you, and I’m grateful that you’ve joined us. Happy 2023 to all of you. My resolutions each year tend to be similar, and I think I’ll always be a work in progress….
I have loved watercolor markers with brush tips and dual tips for a long time, so, I was very excited when Sketchmarker contacted me with an offer to send me their Sketchmarker Aqua Watercolor Markers, in exchange for my honest review. (Update! Be sure to see the promo code at the bottom of the review,…
It’s the start of a new year and an excellent time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. One of the best ways to keep your life organized and on the right path and to discover meaning and purpose is to journal. Journaling is a powerful and often underrated practice. Tips for…
Welcome to the Thursday Favorite Things link party. I can’t wait to see what you have to share with us today. I hope your holidays have been sweet and full of fun. My Christmas was very different this year, in several ways, but I learned that there can be joy, even in the most difficult…
If you’re looking to get stronger faster, it might help to focus on strength training in your workouts. Strength training is one of the most important aspects of any workout routine, and it can help you achieve many different fitness goals. In this post, let’s discuss some tips on strength training. Start with a Warm-up…
Thank you for stopping by for another Thursday Favorite Things link party, during this busy season. I’m so glad you’re here! This week, some snow and wind is expected, so I was motivated to get up to the grocery store at 7 a.m. yesterday to finish getting food and little bits together for Christmas. (Well,…
Home upgrades can be costly and intimidating. But, if you’re looking to add value to your home, there are some projects that will offer a lot of bang for your buck. Following is a list of five home upgrades that could increase your home’s value. 1. Landscaping A good landscaping job can drastically improve the…