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Fall is here!

November 1, 2016 by Michelle

The crisp air, crunching underfoot and beautiful gold, red and orange colors backlit by the sun. Autumn is truly a beautiful time in Pennsylvania. I love to get out and explore with my camera. Winter is beautiful (but just way too cold). This year, the leaves seem to be slightly later than normal, which is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Autumn, Home Decor, homemaking Tagged: Autumn, decorating, Fall, homemaking, leaves, wall

Crafting on the beach

October 5, 2016 by Michelle

We are just back from our vacation at the Outer Banks, rested and refreshed. The family that went with us had two little girls and I was excited to have young children to do crafts with again.  Having two boys, I never got to make beach anklets, so I planned to take some hemp and … [Read more…]

Posted in: beach, Mom Tagged: anklet, beach, craft, create, DIY, jewelry, make, shells

Perfect Family Vacation- Part 3: Fun

October 2, 2016 by Michelle

This isn’t really about organization, but just to point out two things.  The idea with planning is so that you can relax.  If I am on edge, everyone is on edge.  I’m guessing it’s that way for you too.  If you are stressed up till the moment you leave, you will be stressed for the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mom, organization Tagged: advice, Mom, relax, vacation

Perfect Family Vacation- part 2: Packing

September 30, 2016 by Michelle

  One week before, I get down our very large suitcase and start the process. Everyone is told what they need to bring down and place on top of the suitcase.  (of course when they were little it wasn’t this way, but doing it early will still  prevent it from getting chaotic). The countdown begins: … [Read more…]

Posted in: organization Tagged: family, organizing, packing, vacation

Perfect Family Vacation- Part 1- planning

September 28, 2016 by Michelle

This is my first post in the category of  organization, so I must put out a disclaimer that I am not a naturally organized person (I am a wanna be) and certainly not an expert in this category.   I think that every person is different and just has to figure out what it is … [Read more…]

Posted in: organization Tagged: "OBX, "Outer Banks", beach house, family, organization, organizing, packing, planning, tips, vacation

DIY Personalized sign

September 20, 2016 by Michelle

This was a Pinterest-inspired project, with a few tweaks, that I made at the beginning of the summer.  I have a fascination with glass insulators and a friend of mine got a box of them at an auction and gave me a few.  I started looking for some Pinspiration and found them used as a … [Read more…]

Posted in: craft, Home Decor Tagged: craft, decor, insulator, outdoor, personalized, repurpose, sign

Introductions

September 17, 2016 by Michelle

Hello and welcome to my blog.  I thought to begin, I’d introduce myself.  First I will start with my family.  I’m married to a wonderful man.  We just celebrated our 23rd anniversary.  He supports my hobbies but doesn’t want to be in pictures on my blog, so here’s a picture of where we spent our … [Read more…]

Posted in: about me Tagged: "Mr. Fuzzles", children, family, introduction, landscapes, photography
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