From Tacky to Tasteful Desk Makeover and Upcycle Challenge Blog Hop

From Tacky to Tasteful Desk Makeover ~ Upcycle Challenge Blog Hop

April 09, 2018 in For the Home

A couple years ago I wrote a post titled, Organization 101: Why I Have a Desk. If you decide to read the post, you will discover just how much I have enjoyed my desk over the years and why it has been so useful to me. You will also read that a new coat of paint has been on my to-do list since 2015!

When I first acquired the desk, I painted it crimson and pink. Honestly, it seemed like a good idea at the time, and I liked it back then, but it has become increasingly tacky to me in recent years! For one reason, it doesn’t really match any of my other decor. It has been tucked away in a corner in the guest room, and it didn’t look badly in there. However, I decided to move it to the kitchen area, and of course, it looked atrocious in that location since everything else is neutral tones!

Currently April 2018

April 04, 2018 in Bits of Life, Encouragement

I can’t believe it’s already April! Year 2018 is going by faster than ever, and today’s the big day for my once a month currently post with Anne in Residence! I look forward to these posts each month as they require a little extra thought and creativity.

The featured words for April are Showering, Cultivating, Expecting, Cooking, and Buying.

Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies

March 30, 2018 in Recipes

A juicy hamburger with a side of tater tots is considered a delicious all-American meal, but it's missing a key food group. Where are the veggies? A slice of tomato and a leaf of lettuce are good but just not enough!

Tater Tot Casserole with Veggies combines all the flavor of comfort food goodness and sneaks in some tasty vegetables in an easy to prepare dish.

How to Clean Beauty Tools with Thieves Household Cleaner

March 24, 2018 in Young Living Essential..., Just for Mommies, Beauty

When you think of an all-purpose cleaner, what comes to mind? Do you have a favorite brand that you trust and depend on for basic and hard jobs? Before I began using Thieves Household Cleaner, I just purchased whatever seemed right at the time. Here’s some info straight from Young Living to help you know the trustworthiness of the product.

Welcome Spring Link Party March 19 - April 19 2018

March 19, 2018 in Bits of Life, Encouragement, For the Home, Just for Mommies

Spring brings new life, fresh air, and a pleasant breeze. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these creative springtime posts from a group of amazing bloggers, and we can't wait to see what you link up too!

A Different Kind of Spring Cleaning ~ Matters of the Heart

March 19, 2018 in Encouragement, Bits of Life

Spring is just around the corner, and I’m sure if you haven’t already, you are getting ready to do a little bit of cleaning inside your home. Eventually you will even venture out to clean up your lawn, and the weekly rotation of grass mowing will come into play. Spring cleaning is just a normal part of the yearly calendar, but today’s topic is a different kind of spring cleaning.

Pretty in Pink Spring Wreath ~ Dollar Store Craft Challenge Blog Hop

March 12, 2018 in For the Home

For the month of March I decided to participate in a blogging craft challenge along with a group of fabulously creative bloggers. I hope you will visit their sites and maybe even find a couple new people to follow!

Our assignment was to create a craft using items from a dollar store. The first time I went to the store and looked around, I came out empty handed. I was trying to come up with an original craft, and my creative juices just weren’t flowing that day.

Currently March 2018

March 06, 2018 in Bits of Life, Young Living Essential...

Last month I began participating in a link party where all the bloggers write a monthly post featuring specific words as our writing prompts. This splendid party is hosted by Anne in Residence, and this month it is co-hosted by Sarah of Foxy’s Domestic Side. Words in the spotlight for March include planning, seeing, making, pretending, and wearing. Here it goes!

Spring Gardening 2018 (with help from a toddler and a preschooler)

Spring Gardening 2018 Edition (with help from a toddler and a preschooler)

March 03, 2018 in Bits of Life, For the Home, Just for Mommies

My most favorite flowers are tulips, so for spring 2018, I chose tulips of all different colors…pink, purple, red, and orange! If you have read any of my other seasonal gardening posts, you know I don’t have elaborate flower gardens. I mostly plant flowers in planters and pots, and those little plants bring me so much happiness as I walk through my kitchen and view them on the deck!

What's Hiding in Your Lettuce?

February 24, 2018 in Bits of Life, Just for Mommies, Young Living Essential...

This may sound a little silly, but buying produce at the grocery store is a fun task for me! From time to time I buy organic fruits and vegetables but not always. It depends on prices and what looks fresh. I have favorite stores for purchasing fruits and vegetables but often go with convenience and buy close to home. Thankfully, we have a local produce stand that is open year around, but I shop there mostly during the spring and summer months.

Guest Post at Peppermints and Cherries from Comfort Spring Station

Purple Iris Tablescape from Carol at Comfort Spring Station

February 21, 2018 in For the Home

An exciting aspect of bIogging is meeting so many creative and talented bloggers in the blogosphere. I am thrilled to welcome Carol from Comfort Spring Station as a guest blogger at Peppermints and Cherries.

Simplify Life On-the-Go with Toddlers and Preschoolers

February 17, 2018 in Just for Mommies

When a mom has small children, staying home is often easier than going out and about. Believe me, I have done my share of online shopping and boycotting shopping altogether since I have had my two babies. Nevertheless, the time comes when a mom begins feeling brave and is ready to venture out again. By the way, I believe occasionally leaving the four walls of home is refreshing and uplifting on all levels, but I do like my stay at home days too!

Carrot Soufflé and Favorite Family Recipes Blog Hop (+ a giveaway!)

February 12, 2018 in Recipes, Young Living Essential...

Today I have joined with a group of blogging friends for the Favorite Family Recipes Blog Hop. Please visit my friends and pin or share some of our delicious recipes! I’m featuring a recipe for carrot soufflé with a secret ingredient!

Carrots... You either like them or you don’t! I like to eat raw carrots with ranch dressing. It’s a quick side to add to frozen pizza night, right? I also love cooked carrots, and I’m always trying to find just the right recipe to make my cooked carrots taste similar to everyone’s favorite restaurant for home cooked food. I’m sure you know which restaurant I’m referring to!

Currently at Peppermints and Cherries February 2018: Finishing, Subscribing, Wishlisting, Watching, and Hearting

Currently February 2018

February 07, 2018 in Bits of Life, Just for Mommies

I recently found a super fun link party hosted by Anne in Residence. She lists a couple words for writing prompts and all the bloggers take it from there. The words for February are finishing, subscribing, wishlisting, watching, and hearting. So, with no further ado, here it goes!

A Family's Overnight Stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown

February 04, 2018 in Reviews and Travel, Bits of Life

This post is sponsored by Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown. All opinions are 100% my own. Please see my disclosure policy.

My family and I recently took a little road trip through Greenville, South Carolina and stayed overnight at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown. I have a toddler and a preschooler, so we definitely wanted to stay in a family-friendly hotel, and our stay did not disappoint! It was fabulous!

A Girl's Guide to Tidying Up Her Closet

January 25, 2018 in Just for Mommies, Bits of Life

Maybe I had cabin fever with all the recent cold weather, but last week I decided to rid my closet of unneeded items! My closet wasn’t messy, but it had been too long since it had a good tidying up. It’s amazing how one day I think nothing needs to go and the next, everything!

Essential Oils 101: Peppermint

January 20, 2018 in Young Living Essential...

Today’s oily topic is Young Living’s peppermint oil. This is the second post in a series highlighting the oils in the Premium Starter Kit.

A couple years ago, I decided to make a homemade lasagna, and as I often do, I experimented. This recipe is the result of that first trial lasagna!

Meat and Veggie Lasagna...(spinach, zucchini, and beef)

January 13, 2018 in Recipes

I LOVE ITALIAN FOOD. SPAGHETTI IS A FAVORITE IN OUR HOUSE THAT I USUALLY MAKE ONCE A WEEK. A COUPLE YEARS AGO, I DECIDED TO MAKE A HOMEMADE LASAGNA, AND AS I OFTEN DO, I EXPERIMENTED. THIS RECIPE IS THE RESULT OF THAT FIRST TRIAL LASAGNA!

Coconut Blueberry Muffins with Oatmeal and Chocolate Chips

January 11, 2018 in Recipes

Today’s recipe was created in an effort to use a couple leftover cans of coconut milk that I purchased for another recipe and didn’t use. I don’t like wasting food, so naturally it made sense to find a use for the coconut milk! And a huge plus…there’s no added sugar! Here’s what you need…