Derika celebrated her birthday a couple of weeks ago, so I can finally post this DIY Sunglass Holder that I made for her. I don’t know if you remember, but Derika and I went a little sunglass crazy when we were on our Cape Cod trip.     I am sure that some of you are wondering why it is necessary to have more than one pair of brightly colored sunglasses. I feel that you can never have too many sunglasses… Read more »

In a little over a week I will be headed to Blogcademy in Chicago and I cannot wait!! Blogcademy is a two-day workshop that is designed to give you the tools that you need to help kick your blog up a notch or 15. It is hosted by 3 amazing ladies that are currently rocking it out on their own blogs, and I am really excited to work with them.  The Blogcademy is coming to NYC in September, but I just couldn’t wait… Read more »

I have been feeling a little under the weather this past week and I am at the point where I have run out to tissues, so I have resorted to using toilet paper.  No, I am not proud of this and it is so not glamorous…but it made me realize a simple DIY trick that I have not shared with you.  Blowing your nose with toilet paper sucks…it is thin, and not so soft, and it makes your nose look… Read more »

I have been trying to use green cleaning products around the house, but buying natural household items can get a bit pricey. So instead of investing in the natural household cleaners, I have switched over to using vinegar to clean my kitchen and bathroom.  It works great, but to be honest with you I cannot stand the smell of plain vinegar.  When I do purchase the natural cleaning products at the store, I usually purchase the citrus ones because I love… Read more »