by Gwen | Sep 28, 2016 | DIY, Empower, Gwen
I have two things to say before I start this. Projects are stupid. Projects are worth it. I wanted to write this post about painting my oak office white. As I began searching for before pictures, I realized I was headed all the way back to Valentine’s Day in...
by Louise | Jul 13, 2016 | DIY, Empower, Louise, Uncategorized
I love summer vacation. Love. It. Even though it involves a 14-hour car trip, I don’t mind the travel, because it helps me feel like I’m putting actual, real distance between myself and the chores, routine and hot-hot weather of home. My favorite things...
by Louise | Apr 8, 2016 | DIY, Empower, Louise, Penny Pinching, Uncategorized
My sister-in-law is the very best card-sender and holiday rememberer. Even though she works full time and is a busy mom and wife and volunteer, she sends her nieces and nephews cards for everything – birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s, Halloween, kindergarten...
by Gwen | Jan 21, 2016 | DIY, Empower, Gwen
I was at a Favorite Things party – which just needs to be a whole post of its own because its so fun! Long description short, you bring 5 things of the same thing (your favorite things) and walk away with 5 things. This was my first year to go – and...
by Louise | Jan 12, 2016 | DIY, Faith, Inspire, Louise
I’m a DIY dummy. But while I can’t do it myself, I love finding treasures that others have repurposed/upcycled/refurbished and made beautiful again. There’s something about the character, tradition and memories associated with something old and established that...
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