We've made it to midweek! Joining us for the first time? This is my weekly Wednesday blog where I try and give quick, easy-to-do hints on how to maximize your fun / relaxation time on the weekends, instead of Saturday and Sunday becoming your "work at home" days. Here are my HHHs (Helpful Hump-day Hints) … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 04/18/12
Pin & Win – My Better Homes and Gardens Dream Home
Flipping through the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens this weekend, I came across their new contest - Pin & Win - My Better Homes and Gardens Dream Home. The rules are easy - create a new board on your Pinterest account titled - "My Better Homes and Gardens Dream Home." You can only … Continue reading Pin & Win – My Better Homes and Gardens Dream Home
Home Spa
In my bathroom, I have a basket that I keep extra soaps, lotions, and candles in that can either replenish our stock or be used by guests when they visit. I also have a copy of a Home Spa book that my sister gave me for Christmas way back in 1998! If you read my … Continue reading Home Spa
The Ultimate Blog Party
I am excited to be participating in the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party. I hope to discover many new, insightful blogs while getting My Color Coded Life out there for others to discover. For more information on how to get involved with this event click here: 2012 Ultimate Blog Party. In the spirit of parties, here … Continue reading The Ultimate Blog Party
My Friday Favorites 04/13/12
Happy Friday! Here are my favorite things from the past seven days. On TV - Mad Men- the scene with Roger and Peggy was priceless! Scandal - I started watching this week - I think it has potential, will stay tuned. On the computer - ASK ANNA - Spring Cleaning Fridge and Freezer and big … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 04/13/12
Practical Packing Part 2
It has been a few weeks and I am finally getting around to the second part of my Practical Packing post. Since I actually did take a short trip last weekend it inspired me to write about this and provide visual aids. If you did not read Practical Packing Part 1, click here, read that … Continue reading Practical Packing Part 2
Helpful Hump-day Hints 04/11/12
Happy Wednesday - the work week is almost done. I don't know about you, but I love the weekends and Wednesdays always remind me we don't have much farther to go. Here are my HHHs (Helpful Hump-day Hints) for this week. HHH#1 Spring is finally here. Gather all your winter sweaters and drop them at … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 04/11/12
Morning Muffins
Need a quick, easy recipe for breakfast foods you can grab and go? Once again, I will expose how I am a faux baker. These Betty Crocker Muffin pouches are the easiest things in the world to make. As you can see, on the package it says "Just Add Water" and they are serious. That's … Continue reading Morning Muffins
An Easter Parade of Presents
I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. I thought I would share with you the Easter gifts we gave to different family members. Here are the bags I made for my nieces and nephew. I don't know why I took the picture before I added tissue paper and ribbon! … Continue reading An Easter Parade of Presents
My Friday Favorites 04/06/12
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a great week. Thanks for stopping by today to take a look at my weekly post - My Friday Favorites. Here I sum up things that caught my eye in the past week. As always, I love to hear from you - so feel free to comment … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 04/06/12
My Color-Coded Life 