Continuing the Home Improvements

Before and after pictures of our carpet addition!

Trying to show the water spots.

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Glade House Party

I recently was chosen by HouseParty.com to host a Glade House Party. They sent an incredible party pack with goodies for me and my guests to enjoy. Due to bad weather and a flu bug, not everyone could make it, but we sure had fun all the same!

Here is the game we played to guess the flavors of the new Glade scents. Let me know if you got them!

We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the scents! I can't wait to head to Walmart this week to use my coupon. I'm wanting something new and refreshing for my office at work!

Enjoy the pictures below!

Thanks House Party for another fun event!!!! And thanks to all my lovely guests! It was fun!!!

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(Answers: Pineapple and Mango, Cotton and Italian Mandarin, Lavender and Juniper Berries, Fuji Apple and Cardamom Spice)

A House Overhaul

Over the last two weeks, Marc and I have really been working hard at getting our house in order. We've organized three closets (complete with new shelving thanks to Mr Marc), got a new roof, and - most importantly- replaced the rest of our windows.

Over the last three years we've (I throw we around as if I helped! Ha!) Marc has replaced 20 windows in our home. It has made such a big difference in our house. I loved the look of the windows from 1922, but it sure is nice to not watch my curtains dance every time there is a light breeze outside!

Below are some pictures of the last window unit he installed....The last one he installed because we're done with windows! YAY!!!!!!

Original windows. These are in our bedroom.

Weights weren't even working!

He had to cut the spaced between the three windows in order to put a unit of three in.

Sealing up the new unit

SOOO NICE! Great job Marc!

Those projects are tackled! Tomorrow we are getting new carpet on the stairs, the upstairs hallway, and in Maddie's new big girl room! So much changing happening at once! I'm glad we're doing it though. It'll be nice when its done. New insulation and siding is on the schedule for this spring! Whoo hoo!

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Tater Tot Nachos

I love reading blogs! I have several that I'm signed up for their daily/weekly posts. One blog that I read daily inspired me to make one of the recipes they had in their Weekly Menu. This was Tater Tot Nachos. And let me tell you - totally worth it - and CHEAP! Marc and I gobbled up half of a pan... And it was a 9x13! Ha ha! Below are the pictures of the meal in progress.....

Place 2lbs tater tots in a 9x13. (I bought Kroger brand - on sale OH YEAH!)

Add ground beef - browned and seasoned with taco seasoning.

Top with favorite salsa - optional (I used black bean and corn salsa, also Kroger's brand)

Add two cups of shredded cheese.



Bake on 400 for 35-40 min. And the outcome is beautiful!



Taa daaa!
I do want to mention that in the previous picture there were mangoes...I did eat fruit with my meal,
I just didn't add it to my plate for the picture...... Hmmm mangoes......

By the way - I'm not sure why blogger feels the need to turn my pictures every which way. If you know how to fix this, leave me a comment!

Happy cooking everyone!

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Elephants - How Cute!!!

This is a link to a super cute necklace thats being offered as a give-a-way at http://manictroutblog.com/2012/01/17/your-chance-to-win-an-elephant/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TipJunkieGiveawayDirectory+%28Tip+Junkie+Giveaway+Directory%29.

Everyone should take the chance to try to win it! It's too cute to pass up!


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Phineas and Ferb - Izzy's Got The Frizzies HD

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My Sleeping Beauties!

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