Not Everyone's Mama

Havaianas I got the coolest flip flops the other day! Designed them myself and they are pretty sweet if I do say so myself. Purple and gold were my high school colors and since my kids go to my alma mater, I figured I would design my flip flops around those colors. I hate my feet so don’t stare at them please. You can make your own Havaianas sandals in 4 easy steps. Pick the size and style Pick the bottom color Pick the strap color Add some charms (See my H and 2 stars) Order it and you... (more...)

I just wanted to wish all the mom’s out there a happy Mother’s Day! At church today, instead of a normal service, the men made us brunch and served all of the moms. It was so neat. We have been blessed with a wonderful group of guys in our church including my dad and brother, who served me since my husband had to work. My son, my niece, and the other teens took care of all of the children and did a great job of it. I’ll admit it, I cried. As mom’s we lose ourselves in... (more...)

That is my fave this week. So many things you can do with pallets! Pin Follow Me On Pinterest I saw so many pallets on the curb yesterday. It was spring clean up in our town. The biggest day for recycling and upcycling as people drive around to claim what others are throwing out but then again, the biggest day of filling up the landfill because so much still gets thrown away. I saw pallets, tables, shelvings, more tvs than I could count, washers, dryers, toilets, carpet and padding, everything... (more...)

I haven’t shared a pic of Woodstock and Twinkle for awhile and I snapped some during their morning free flight time. Woody – he’s getting close to 9 years old now. He’s Katiana’s best friend and not a fan of anyone else. She could hold him upside down and he wouldn’t care. He’s the bird I tell visitor’s please don’t touch. Twinkle is 2 and she’s the one that I hand fed from 5 weeks on. She is the friendliest bird you will ever meet.... (more...)

I would totally turn this into a weekly feature if I had a daughter who let me do their hair all the time. I have girly girls who love dresses and skirts. Why Katiana hates having her hair done is …. Well, it’s not beyond me. I now know why. She has the longest hair in her grade and possibly in the school and the other girls like to do her hair. She lets them do it but not me. Totally not fair. I wanted a girl to dress her up and do beautiful hairstyles on. Isn’t that why... (more...)

I promised you a giveaway when I told you about Built Of Barnwood. It’s here! I ordered the red Ian cross for one of my lucky readers! You will love it! I received mine in yellow the other day and I love it! That’s mine. This giveaway below is sponsored by me. I purchased the cross myself because I believe in BOB and their purpose. BOB is a collaborative effort between two multi talented brothers. Built of Barnwood is based in the charming coastal town of Bay St Louis Mississippi.... (more...)

This post brought to you by homemadedogfood.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Meet Suki and Junie, our little rescue dogs.  My babies.  My four legged furry (or not so much in Junie's case) friends. i have struggled with Junie's diet. Everything causes her to have yeast infections in her ears.  Even some of the high quality, no rendered meats, no grains type of foods don't work for her.  In fact, I have found that most of a dog's health problems would be... (more...)

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