HOW TO HAVE A COUNTRY GIRL SUMMER
Growing up in a small town in Southern Illinois meant there wasn’t much for us to do. But, in the Summer, this sleepy little area seemed to come alive!! Beautiful hiking trails, fields full of wildflowers, serene…
My Top 5 Christmas Preparation in July Ideas
Hello, welcome to the Christmas In July Blog Hop! If you came here from Shiplap & Shells … THANK YOU!! I know what you’re thinking, Christmas already? But it’s just July!! It may only be July but…
UPCYCLING VINTAGE TINS INTO FUN FOURTH OF JULY DECOR
Decorating for holidays doesn’t have to be expensive!! Yes, you CAN decorate with vintage items you already have laying around the house!! Advertising cans are a great way to add a fun element to your Summer holiday…
Easy Peach Crisp
There is nothing better in the summer than a nice fresh, juicy peach. There used to be a man who sat in front of our Rural King and would sell bushels of fresh peaches in the summer,…
Late Summer Decor Tips
Anybody else get the Summertime Burnout? I get it hardcore!! I use to especially get it when my kids were little. We would be so ready for school to get out that when June 1 hit, we…
10 Fun Summer Outdoor Activities
Summer is my FAVORITE season!!! I LOVE SUMMER!!! I’m like a little kid. I used to love having my three older kids home all summer and get to watch them play and grow and probably fight, but…
Cool and Easy No Bake Strawberry Pie
“My guiltiest pleasure is chocolate with strawberry cream and trashy television..” – Ellie Goulding Ellie, I could not agree more:) If you don’t know me, you may not know that one of my guiltiest pleasures in life…
DIY Tabletop S’mores Station
There are a couple of things in life that I believe we don’t grow out of. We don’t grow out of wanting to have a good time, ice cream, good movies, a good book, cake for breakfast,…
How To Decorate for the Fourth of July (with a BANG!)
Every year I look forward to hosting a big Fourth of July party for my family and friends, but this year I’m ESPECIALLY excited after feeling so cooped up and not being able to see a lot…