Can you believe it is December already? It is not only hard to believe it is December already, it is also hard to believe that our year is about to end with another bright and shiny new one on the way! This time of year is often a bit hectic, but it does not have to be if you take some time to plan and reflect. It is also a great… Continue Reading
Ugly Christmas Sweater Decor
Every year we go to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party hosted by our good friends. If you are looking for a fun holiday party idea, let me tell you that this is a fun way to get everyone involved and give some love to those gaudy Christmas sweaters. Half the fun is finding or making the perfect sweater! Today a group of blogger friends are sharing our Ugly Sweater Party… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Snowmen
I just love crafting this time of year. Well, I love it all year, but there is just something about crafting for the holidays that makes me so happy. I want my decorations ready because the day after Thanksgiving, I am ready to change-up the decor. I do not know why I get so impatient, but once the holiday is over I am ready to move on to the next… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Crafts
So are you ready for the holidays? Because they are here! While I am busy this week preparing for Thanksgiving and enjoying all things Fall, I have also recently started to do some crafting for Christmas. I do not want to wait until after Thanksgiving to start, so I am sharing some of my crafts with you all a little early. As you know if you have been around here… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Decorations
Today it is time for another Dollar Store Christmas Decorations segment. I have been decorating with dollar store items for the last few years and love the challenge of making nice decor items and saving lots of money. I am happy to say that this post is sponsored by Dollar Tree. I recently went to my neighborhood store to check out their supplies. I ended up getting these items. … Continue Reading
Keeping Cozy with Pot Pies on those Cold Evenings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I love getting cozy this time of year. The weather outside gets really cold and you can finally see the snow on the nearby mountains. It rained for a while this weekend and really set the mood for the holiday season. We got cozy in our warm fleece, started a fire in the fireplace and… Continue Reading
Black Raspberry Martini Recipe
Happy New Year’s Eve! If your plans include a cocktail I have a fun Black Raspberry Martini recipe. I recently received some complimentary bottles of Sparkling Ice to review. These beverages come in lots of different flavors and they are pretty tasty as an alternative to soda. I like that these non-alcoholic beverages have no calories, so switching up sugar-laden juice with Sparkling Ice for cocktails sounds like a great… Continue Reading
Best of Organized Island – 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2013 is coming to a close. Overall, 2013 has been a good year and I thank you for being part of it. It has been fun connecting with you and I would be remiss if I did not tell you that I am grateful for your support. The end of year is a time of reflection and today I am compiling my best posts from… Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Honey Martini Recipe
This Strawberry Lemond Honey Martini is a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of a new year! Note: This content is intended for those 21 and over. Are you ready to celebrate New Years Eve? We are staying in town this year and will be celebrating with friends. New Year’s Eve is a fun time to toast to the new year. It amazes me how quickly the years… Continue Reading
White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is bake cookies. My favorite Christmas cookie is Russian Tea Cakes, which are also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes. I love those messy little balls of powdered sugar. And those crunchy bits of walnuts inside. Yum. But every year I also enjoy many other cookies. I enjoy taking part in cookie exchanges and discovering new cookie recipes. Julie from… Continue Reading
A Christmas Tree for the Beer Lover
We are a little behind on the tree shopping this year. While I have started decorating inside the house, we have yet to pick up a Christmas tree. I have seen a lot of themed Christmas trees lately and find it kind of refreshing. I have thought about a travel themed tree, but I do not have enough ornaments. A cooking and baking themed tree could be fun (think cookie… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Decorating for Christmas
Today I am kicking off some dollar store Christmas decor ideas. I just love shopping at dollar stores and turning the frugal items into fun, holiday items. I find it a fun challenge to go into the store and see what kind of home decorations I can make using the items. With everything only costing a dollar, it is a frugal way to make my home more festive and elegant…. Continue Reading
Organizing A Super Bowl Party
Hi Everyone! I am in the process of planning our Super Bowl Party. We have hosted Superbowl parties many times so I thought I would share my tips for organizing a Super Bowl Party with you. Even if you are not interested in the game, it is a nice excuse to get together with friends and family. Guest List – You want to ensure that everyone that you invite can… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Valentine’s Tablescape
As most of you know, I love to shop the dollar store. Check out some cute ideas for a Dollar Store Valentine’s Day Tablescape. as well as two bushes of fake roses, this cute heart bowl, and these these adorable heart vases. Everything shown was $1 each. First, I cut off the flowers,
