Merry Christmas to you all! Baby update: No baby yet!! Still holding tight, went into false labor on Sunday night (*sigh*....and this is my fifth baby??) I will be induced on Monday if this little guy doesn't make an appearance this weekend. I am so ready. I'm really tired, uncomfortable, and haven't felt like doing anything,...

Look what two bags of $1.88 moss from Walmart's floral section can do for a little natural holiday greenery: a foam tree~I covered two for one on each side of my piano, and of course added my obsession of the season: gold stars....

I missed out on a lot of blog parties yesterday. I had good intentions to join, but the day just got away from me, and I was just too tired. This pregnancy thing is getting a bit old. So I'm joining late. But I have to tell you, I loved all your name suggestions and have been going through them with my husband. Y'all...

Here is another recipe I love. If you like coconut, almonds, and rice chex, you'll be in heaven. It's chewy and gooey and very addicting, plus super easy to make~microwave! I got the recipe from my friend, Ginger in Idaho. Chewy Almond Chex MixIn large bowl, put 12-15 oz Rice Chex 2 cups shredded coconut 2 cups...

What a title, huh?? :) These little bells were also at the Dollar Tree again this year~they were in the ornament section, and I think they come 9 in a box? I know I should take a picture of what they look like at the store and what section they are in, but you're just going to have to bear with my pregnancy brain and...

The Nester is having a show & tell with garland today~she is all about taking plain green garland and froofing it up with whatever you have about the house. I loved hers when I saw it and knew I wanted to fluff mine up. I took a plain green garland, added some clear lights, gathered some white berries that are...

Do you remember the glass jar I got at a yard sale over the summer? and the silver balls? ...

Maybe I should start calling this Melissa's Deal Blog, lol. I have to share good deals with friends though! I got in on this deal last year, and was so glad I did. Pottery Barn is clearancing out these ornaments for $3.99 each, with free shipping and free personalization! (up to 8 characters!) Thanks to daves_wife over...

ETA: It looks like most of the prices have gone back up, but if it's anything like the past few years, there will be more good deals to come! Good luck! I am letting you in on a huge secret of how I get great gifts for my kids throughout the year for amazing prices. This is usually the best toy sale of the year, at...

Here we go...back to the Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby! I have a shelf in my built ins on either side of my fireplace that needs something holiday on it, so we're going to come up with something without breaking the bank. I buy: At the Dollar Tree: two rectangle tin trays (this is the back of one) a 3-opening frame...

Hello, and where did November go? Is anyone else trying to play catch-up on Christmas with such a late Thanksgiving?? I thought I was going to be all prepared, but it has completely blind-sided me. Why, oh why do we have to do everyday things like laundry, dishes, plan class parties, change diapers, make meals, and keep...