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Trunk-Or-Treat Fun

This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to help my mama with a Trunk-or-Treat at our church's harvest festival. Hubby was off enjoying a football game with a friend, and the Teen was doing his own thing, so I said, "Sure! Why not?" There was a View Post

Beanie Babies for Halloween

October Catch-Up

I will start my October catch-up post with my October Halloween Beanie Babies. The little vampire Beanie on the left is new to me this year. I found him on eBay and I definitely had to have him for my collection. I paid all of $8 for him, so View Post

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Fall Home Decor Tour

I thought I would post a little fall home decor tour today since we finally got out our fall decor. Usually, I would have all of my things out on the first of September, but I just haven't had the mental fortitude to get it done on time this year.  View Post

bottle chandelier

Hey, Joe!

Our little town is not short on restaurants with some version of "Joe" in the name. We have Hey Joe's, No Way Jose, and now a Senor Jose.  Last Thursday, Hubby and I went to Hey Joe's for lunch.  It was late, and everywhere else was closing.  We View Post

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Two Weeks

It has been two weeks since I posted.  Yikes!  I just hadn't realized it.  Nothing earth-shattering was going on.  I have just been slacking a bit.  My attention has been bouncing around, and focusing on things has been tough.  But, I'm View Post

pink adidas hoodie

Fall-Weather Workout Clothing Refresh

Fall is in the air, and these cooler mornings are making me realize that I need to refresh my fall-weather workout clothes. I have been going for walks a few times a week as the weather permits, and it has been a while since I have tried to dedicate View Post

fall beanie babies

Welcome to the ‘Ber Months!

Yay!  It's September!  I'm glad to see the 'Ber Months are finally here.  This year has really gone by so fast.  We woke up to perfect weather yesterday!  It was even almost downright cold this morning here in the Deep South!  Any day I am not View Post

sad cupcakes

Going to College and Turning 50

It's been a busy week or more here at home.  My sole focus has been on getting The Teen ready for college.  Should I even call him "The Teen" anymore??  I've got to come up with another moniker for him on the blog.  Anyway, that's why I haven't View Post

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