My Valentine Romance Resolution {& HeartGram Giveaway}

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Will you give a Valentine to someone special this year? I will. After you've been married for {quite} a few years, it is easy to let the romance fade a bit {or a lot} as you juggle the not-so-romantic responsibilities of the house cleaning, the … ** Read more **

{Use What You Have} Winter Centerpiece & Family Game Nights!

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We have a winter tradition at our house. A tradition we have had in our family for years! We love playing this wood board game we call "the marble game." I think it is actually called Agitation or Aggravation or something like that.  It is a simple … ** Read more **

2013: Goals for the Home {Free Printable!}

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Homemaking Goals in 2013 I have a wild 2013 New Year's celebration planned, I'm going to be sitting by the fire, watching movies and thinking about my goals for 2013. WOO HOO! My kind of celebrating! While I do like to make personal goals, I also … ** Read more **

A Sparkling New Year’s Eve {Inspiration}

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{2013}  Are you hosting a party this New Year's Eve? 1. Style Me Pretty 2. Ruffled Blog 3. Anthropologie 4. Greenista 5. Martha Stewart 6. Martha Stewart 7. Confetti Pop … ** Read more **

5 Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve Ideas

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New Year's Eve Countdown Family Activity Bags//The Idea Room Cookies and Milk Toasts for Kids// photos via Style Me Pretty//Audrey Magazine Celebrating the year printable//via Wonderful Joy Ahead Host a festive hat decorating party// via … ** Read more **

Silver & Gold Holiday Table

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Our dining table has always been one of the more seasonally decorated places in our home. Yet, even though I love decorating our table for the holidays, I take a more subtle nod to the seasons approach. I'm not really one of those extreme "toss all … ** Read more **