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FREE and EASY Greenery Arrangements…Make Your Own

With about ten minutes to go before our friends arrived, I went outside and clipped a few branches of pretty leaves and put them in a vase. Our guests commented on how pretty (and clever) it was and I’ve been making arrangements from our own yard since.

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October Yard/Garden Tips….

Our friends at Colorado Stoneworks Landscaping LLC ( www.springslandscaping.com ) shared some great tips and suggestions on what to do this month to help ensure you have a beautiful and healthy lawn come spring.

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Set A Festive Table….Inexpensive & Easy Napkin Ring Ideas

I think napkin rings just add an extra touch to any holiday (or everyday) table. It’s been a long time since I’ve bought any new ones though because they can be expensive. Now I either buy them at garage sales, thrift stores or make my own. Here’s some quick, easy and very inexpensive ideas…from spooky to festive…..and most of these can also be sent home with your guests or used in other ways around the house. Love double-duty items!

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So Much To Do In Manitou…Part 2

Yesterday I wrote about fun things to do in Manitou Springs and because there’s so many things, I wanted to continue with a few more shops and restaurants….

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So Much To Do In Manitou….Part 1

Manitou Springs is one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon; shopping, eating and people-watching. Regardless of your budget, you can find something to do, buy, or eat.

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July NEW Contest….2 FREE Tickets To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

I’m so excited we have 2 more tickets to give away for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! http://www.cmzoo.org/ I think our mountainside zoo (146 acres housing 550 animals, representing 119 species) is one of the best! They’ve finished some great new exhibits and there’s been a baby boom so if you haven’t visited lately, I think […]

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Two Easy Yet Elegant Appetizers…And Fairly Inexpensive

The first appetizer I decided on is something I make every summer. It’s super quick, easy to prepare and can be presented in many different ways. For my second appetizer I wanted to do something a little fancier, using shrimp (that was on sale).

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Outdoor Decor For Less…Nothing Over $21

We try to spend as much time as possible outdoors during the warmer months (which unfortunately aren’t that long in Colorado!) Even if we don’t have company over, my husband and I are out on the deck most evenings; grilling, sipping wine, visiting with the wildlife or just talking. It doesn’t take a ton of […]

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Are You Prepared For an Emergency or Disaster?

With the Waldo Canyon Fire, my husband and I actually realized that if a disaster or emergency occurred where we had to evacuate in a hurry, we would not have been prepared. This article I just read has some more great tips on being prepared and I think it’s really informative and important information…and now that we’ve gone through the process, I have a few tips of my own.

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$30 & Less….Father’s Day Gifts

I came across these Father’s Day gift ideas (all $30 or less) from Good Housekeeping and actually found a couple of items I know the men in my life would enjoy!

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