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dropcloth curtain inspiration

Now that soccer and baseball are over, I slightly have my weekends to myself and this weekend I am going to attack the curtains in my son’s room. I’ve mentioned before that my plans for his room are teetering on a style that is rustic chic.

I have decided to try painting stripes on dropcloths. I went to Home Depot today and picked up painter’s tape and one 6X9 dropcloth. I am going to paint them with the same shade of red from these stripes.

It’s a shame how I was so excited about getting Addison’s room finished and have completely dropped the ball on getting his finished and he is making it known that he doesn’t appreciate it so I am making it a priority this week to get his curtains up.

Not sure yet how big the stripes will be, you’ll have to wait until the reveal for that. I have been perusing Pinterest for some inspiration. These are a few of my favorites.

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Since I told y’all I was going to paint his curtains this week. Somebody hold me accountable. Seriously look for the reveal some time next week.

Got any DIY projects underway or in planning?

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Featured• Living

ramblings

I used to do these types of posts back in the day, not quite sure why I stopped. This blogging everyday thing can be challenging and since at this time I have nothing poignant or thought provoking to add to the internet I think I’ll just ramble.

This time of year is always so difficult for me because it’s time to start cleaning house in the sense of giving folks that have served their season walking papers. I’ve been thinking a lot about pairing down my personal FB page. So much passive aggressiveness there. I see people that refuse to like any of my photos but handing out likes in excess to other people. I need to figure out whether I will continue to let them spectate or send them on their way.

I am in love with my new haircut. It’s grown in a bit and I think I am about a 2 weeks away from the perfect length.

I am beginning to think that in a few years Thanksgiving will disappear and the two major holidays at the end of the year will be Halloween and Christmas. I see people with Christmas trees up already.

Speaking of, Christmas doesn’t seem to have any tradition to me anymore. Hobby Lobby has had Christmas up since July. It’s just not the same excitement and thrill anymore.

I am so tempted to do a post on what people aren’t speaking on when it comes to blogging full time. There are so many “coaches” and “brand experts” that have stepped up on the scene with no receipts. While I knock no one’s hustle I am all about FULL disclosure, and I’m sorry but some of those things are being swept right under the chevron rug upon which the desk and it’s perfectly placed mug and planner lies. I’ont know. I have to think about that a little more.

I can’t find our Elf on the Shelf. I guess I need to make that a priority.

Every year I say I’m not going out on Black Friday and every year I go. But for real, this year I’m not going.

We’re hosting Thanksgiving and there is no menu, guest list or any of that prepared as of today.

I just discovered Amazon Prime and OMG!! Certainly tardy to the party but I arrived nonetheless.

I have more than five but less than ten tattoos. I have one on my wrist, and desperately want to tatt the other, but I just keep thinking about what kind of Grandma will I be.

I think I am going to start taking ballet classes in the new year.

I think that’s it for now. Anything pressing on your mind! You know my virtual porch and ear are always available. Gone ‘head, I’m listening!

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Featured• MOMing

fall photos

Every fall I take out the time to get real photos of my babies. Moving forward I would love to do them every season but the level of struggle they give me is so R E A L.

The tweenager doesn’t want to smile because the braces don’t look right, and the other thinks she is a diva in training. I wish I could say I enjoy capturing these photos of them as much as I love looking at them but I don’t.

Here are a few of their fall 2015 shots. They’ll love me for these later they say?

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tips for a family friendly movie night

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With the Holidays and cooler weather fast approaching, movie nights are a great way to wind down from the week and have fun with friends and family. While I had planned a fun outdoor movie night with a few friends and family, the weather wouldn’t cooperate so we had to bring the party indoors. I kept the festivities fun and light to allow myself more time to spend with family rather than be worried with the nuances of entertaining. During these next few months it is likely you will have guests or be a guest somewhere. Here are a few easy tips on how to throw a fun family movie night, whether it is indoors or out.

Provide Blankets: Cooler weather is here and it is hard to accommodate everyone’s temperature requests. Offer light blankets for your guests to cuddle up with if they like.

Popcorn Fixing Bar: Get rid of some of that leftover candy and create a fun fixings bar with a variety of items, including chocolate, trail mix and other sweet treats that will mix well with the saltiness of popcorn.

Use Themed Popcorn Containers: Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn offers a Pop Up Bowl that you take directly from the microwave and can use as a bowl. I absolutely love the popcorn bowls; the popcorn popped fast, all of the kernels popped up light and fluffy and there weren’t a ton of unpopped kernels lying at the bottom of the bag/bowl. The kids always seem to like these little popcorn containers so I brought them out. I found these at a local dollar retailer.

Movie-Themed Goodie Bags: For some added fun, create goodie bags full of boxed movie candy and other themed items based on the movie you are showing.

Create Paper Tickets: Children love fun, themed play. Create fun paper tickets and request them as guests enter the area where the movie will be shown.

These are just a few fun, easy, and affordable options you can pull together to create a fun family movie night.

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