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We’re having a party for over 70 people on Sunday and I’m having a ball making things a little festive around here. I may have a problem, though. I bought a bunch of American flags from Oriental Trading Company and the craft store a few weeks ago and I’m putting them everywhere! All along my [...]
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Oh my word. I love this so much I may never take it down. Which will look a little strange in December, but whatev. I think the American flag is beautiful. This 5ft x 8ft American flag came from Amazon ($27.00 with free shipping). I used a few tacks and hung it right over the [...]
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I’ve been wanting something new for my front door for a while now, but I can never figure out what to put on the door in the summer. A wreath feels too fall-ish or winter-ish. And I’m not a huge fan of fake flowers, but these silk hydrangeas look almost as good as my real [...]
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve received some emails asking, “Kimba! Whatever happened to your laundry room redo? You were in the process of reworking the room, but we haven’t heard anything lately.” **Chirp***Chirp** To be honest with you, with the end of the school year and a ridiculously busy June (WHEN will youth baseball [...]
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It’s only the middle of June, but I’ve already got Independence Day on my mind. We have a large 4th of July party every year and I start planning for it in May. What started as a small get-together with a few friends has grown over the years and we’re expecting at least 70 people [...]
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Strawberry freezer jam is thoroughly delish and now that I know how to make it, I never buy regular jam at the store. It’s so simple to make and since the berries aren’t cooked, like regular jam, the flavor is fresh and sweet. Right now is prime strawberry jam making time because the farmer’s markets [...]
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It all started with Meg from Whatever. Her Summer List idea has become a bit of a phenomenon in the blogging world. I latched onto her idea and it’s changed the way we do summer. This is our 3rd year doing a Summer List (check out 2009 and 2010) and it helps me be more [...]
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I’m in love with these DIY glowing orbs from The Art of Doing Stuff. They’re ridiculously simple and cheap to make. I want some for all my outdoor beds. Local strawberries are finally in season! I’ll be trying out this Strawberry Bread recipe from Cleverly Inspired. I want to decorate with dyed doily garlands for [...]
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I have a confession to make. There was a time in my life when entertaining at home stressed me out. A lot. And it was my own fault. I made entertaining too complicated. Every gathering turned into a major party, because I didn’t understand the joy that comes from connecting with just a few friends [...]
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Alternate title: The post that’s been 2 years in the making. Even after I made my own personalized doormat, my front stoop was still looking a little sad. So I decided it was time to spruce it up a little more with some pots and some greenery. I still miss the beautiful front porch at [...]
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What will you be doing at sunset on Saturday, June 25th? Will you Join the Applause? We try to inspire our children to learn about The Creator by marveling at the beauty of His Creation. On Saturday, June 25th, Join the Applause is encouraging everyone to find a beautiful spot and to express their appreciation [...]
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When I was a kid, there was no bigger treat than the Coke ICEE. Just thinking about it now takes me back to being 9 or 10 years old. They sold them at a little shop in the mall (that also sold fried fish for take out – weird) and it was such a huge [...]
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