New Wreath

I have been wanting to update our wreath for a while it was kinda boring! It still is kind of boring, but it's a new boring and it didn't cost me anything, I already had all this stuff around 

(well except the hens and chicks).

I used the same grapevine wreath that we were using before. But I added this cone thing, I have had it forever and it never fit anywhere! I took the hanger off of it because it made it too long, added some ribbon and planted the hens and chicks. I am sure I will kill them in 2 weeks tops.

And the little flower thing was going to be a headband, but I have had it for 5 months and haven't done it yet, so I probably won't. The felt bird was in a pack at Michaels, and I don't remember where I got the bird ribbon but I sure didn't read the spool, that is ALL that was on there.

And even though it's not perfect and it doesn't match the exterior of our house AT ALL.. it's not forever

because before I know it the hens and chicks will be dead, and if they aren't it will be time for Back to School Stuff in just over a month anyway... crazy right?! So I guess I can handle this for 6 weeks!

Hope you are all having a fabulous Thursday! I am off to vacuum some bedrooms and make some beds.

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4th of July Goodies

Between Pinterest, online magazines and all these wonderful blogs I am pretty sure I could share a hundred different CUTE ideas for treats for 4th of July!

I want to have some treats ready since it feels like it takes SO LONG for it to get dark enough for sparklers!

This one is really pretty and looks really complicated!

These little cheesecakes are simple and cute!

I used the BIG star marshmallows to make some S'mores Pops, and added the sprinkles to the cracker mix so they stick a little better. They don't look much like stars though.. they look like chubby stars!

These are SO cute, and you could do these for any event.. but the flags are SO sweet!

These are still a fave of mine, I have a fondness for pies :)

Cake balls have never looked more patriotic!

This would be an easy make ahead goody! (I need help with that since we will have NO kitchen for the 4th )

And of course there are more ideas on my Pinboard HERE :)

Are you planning any 4th of July treats? Share them please!

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Meal Plan Monday

This second week of Summer break is not going to be any less busy than last week. I really have to use our meal planning and crock pot this week!

Monday~Pork soft tacos (in the crock pot)

Tuesday~Stew (in the crock pot)

Wednesday~Spaghetti

Thursday~Turkey Meatballs and Potatoes

Friday~Turkey Burgers

Saturday~Mom's night out

Sunday~Leftovers

Can ya tell we got a good deal on ground turkey ? 

And we are also super busy in the mornings these days because

 we have swimming lessons and want to be out doing the fun stuff! 

So we are working on chores first thing and breakfast can take too long if I don't have it prepped!

Monday~Strawberry Pancakes and Sausage

Tuesday~Oatmeal and fixins

Wednesday~Yogurt and fruit and granola

Thursday~Waffles with PB

Friday~Breakfast Muffins 

Weekends are always different :)

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How I organize my clothes

I've talked before about how I organize the kids clothes (even though THAT is a never ending process).

But now I am sharing my clothes. I don't know about you but I do NOT have time to look, or search for something in the morning, I already have a hard enough time deciding what to wear!

I try to keep them organized but I will be honest, putting laundry away is my

 LEAST favorite thing to do on the chore list!

So sometimes it gets out of control and I need an hour to fix things.

big ol' mess

We recently added a dresser to our closet for small storage, it could go in our bedroom but I prefer it in the closet, we have plenty of flat surfaces in our room already.

My basic method is, style (tank top, t-shirt, blouse, dress, sweaters, coats) then Solid or pattern. Next one is sleeve length, and finally color. So all my solid tank tops are together, organized by color. I don't have the colors in any certain order. But I should put them in the order I use them most! And I keep jeans, skirts and leggings in one of the hanging things. Just works well for me.

Now if only I could get hubby on board to do his ; )

How do you organize your closet?  

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