Ready For A Bathroom Makeover?

Have you looked at your bathroom recently and just wanted to gut the whole area? The only thing stopping you are two major things:

  1. you don't know where to start (need some great/inspiring ideas) and 
  2. you're seeing some huge dollar signs when you think makeover. 
The great news is you can makeover your bathroom without breaking the bank. The fist thing i recommend is to create a visual board. Reason for this is to help you visualize and undertand what you want your ideal bathroom to look like and what your overall budget should be.

Let's get started with some ideas to help with the brainstorming 
(A.K.A: Your visual board):

    
    

Have fun remodeling and share your pictures and ideas!
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How To Spruce Up Your Entry Way

Do you have an ugly entry that needs some work? Or do you just need some brainstorming ideas in order to get the ball rolling. Either way, the below entry way ideas will help you in envisioning how and which style can be best used/constructed in your home. There are so many different ways to design an entry way and of course you have to design it according to your taste, your home and how it fits your needs. Have fun!


Style #1: White Modern Décor Entry Way
SOURCE: Pinterest
White Picture Frame
Grey Table
Grey Antique Lamps (2)
White Lamps
White Dog Statue
White Rug
White Chandelier
Grey Candle Holders
Candles

Style #2: Black Modern Décor Entry Way
SOURCE: Pinterest
Grey Frame
Black Table
Clear and Black Lamps (2)
Modern Tins
Black/White Bowl


Style #3: Spring Style Décor Entry Way
SOURCE: Pinterest
White Cabinet Stand w/drawers & glass doors
Tan Tins w/Green Flowers
Silver Tin w/White Flowers
Candles
Picture Frames
Lantern Lights

Style #4: Wintery Décor Entry Way
SOURCE: Pinterest
 Black Table
Big Glass Candle Holders
Set of 5 Candles (various sizes)
Picture Frames (black border)

Style #5: Country Modern Décor Entry Way
SOURCE: Pinterest
 Light Grey Bench
White Pillow
Dark Tan Pillow w/Star
Wood Mirror
Tall Silver Candle Holders
White Candles

Style #6: Storage/Space Saving Décor Entry Way 
SOURCE: Magnolia Market 
 White Custom Cabinet For Storage (by Chip & Joanna Gaines)
"S" Initial
Green Plant
4 Weaved Baskets (top and bottom)
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Valentines Day Treats

Valentines Day Treat #1
Sweetheart Buddies ~ These are the BEST treat and so addicting...So cute and easy for Valentines Day

Ingredients:
5 ounces white almond bark or white chocolate chocolate chips
5 ounces red candy melts (I found them at Michael’s craft store)
1 teaspoon shortening
5 cups chex cereal
1 cup strawberry cake mix
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 package valentines chocolate M&M’s

Directions:
1. Start by dividing the chex mix into two bowls.  (2 1/2 cup in each)
2. In microwave safe dish, melt the 5 ounces white almond bark or white chocolate chips.  Add 1/2 teaspoon shortening so that the almond bark will spread evenly.  Microwave 30 seconds at a time and be careful not to burn the almond bark.  Dump this in the first bowl of chex and mix evenly to coat all of the chex cereal.
2.  Melt the red candy melts next also checking and stirring the candy melts 30 seconds at a time.  Once this is melted, pour this over the second bowl of divided chex and mix until coated.
3.  In two gallon size ziplock bags, put 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in each bag.  Dump each bowl of chex mix in each bag and shake until coated with the powdered sugar and strawberry powdered cake mix.  

Valentines Day Treat #2

Valentines Day Rice Krispie Treats Recipe - SheSaved®



  • Cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 cups mini (or 60 regular-size) marshmallows
  • Red food coloring
  • 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Plastic bags, yarn


  • Valentines Day Treat #3

    Valentine's Popcorn (White Chocolate Popcorn) | gimmesomeoven.com

    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces white chocolate
    • 8 cups popped popcorn
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • sprinkles
    • (optional) conversation hearts

    Directions:

    Heat chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler until melted.
    Place the popcorn in a large bowl, and pour the melted chocolate over it. Then use a spoon to toss the popcorn gently until it is evenly coated with the chocolate. Spread the popcorn out evenly on a baking sheet covered with parchment, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, then sprinkle with as many sprinkles and conversation hearts as you would like.
    Let cool for 10 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Break up into small pieces then serve or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Valentines Day Treat #4

    Linzer Cookies | Cooking Classy
    Ingredients
    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 3/4 cup (96g) slivered almonds
    • 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 tsp almond extract
    • 8 oz strawberry or raspberry jam, seedless if preferred (preferably freezer jam)
    Directions
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder, set aside. In a food processor, pulse almonds with brown sugar until finely ground, set aside.
    • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and powdered sugar on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high and whip until creamy, about 1 minute. Mix in egg, then blend in vanilla and almond extract. Mix in almond mixture, then with mixer set on low speed, slowly add in flour mixture and mix until combined. Form mixture into a ball and drop onto a sheet of plastic wrap, then flatten into a 6-inch round disk, cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator 2 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dust work surface with flour, cut disk in half and then evenly roll out each portion into 1/8 to 1/6-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter, then using a smaller heart shape cookie cutter, cut smaller hearts into the centers of half of the hearts. Carefully transfer to Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets (you can run a sharp knife or pastry scaper under cookies to help lift them if needed. Also, chill dough that's not currently being rolled or baked, the hearts hold their shape better when cold), spacing cookies 1-inch apart. Bake in preheated oven 10 - 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread strawberry jam over whole hearts, dust cookies with heart cut centers with powdered sugar then place those cookies over over tops. Store in an airtight container. 


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    8 Books to Read Before They Hit the Movie Screen



    Book SummaryThe last book of the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay is the completion of Katniss Everdeen’s rebellion against the Capital and her fight to bring President Snow down. The last movie is going to be amazing, but the fact that it’s almost over reallyblows… (sorry)


    Book SummaryMargo Roth Spiegelman, the unattainable girl next door, convinces Quentin to embark on a journey of revenge, but come the next morning, Margo has gone missing and has left clues for Q. He and his friends go on a road trip in search of M, unsure if they will find her dead or alive. If you like John Green books (The Fault in Our Stars), then this should be right up your alley.











    Book SummaryLike any other formulated Nicholas Sparks book, this story involves romance, secrets, relationship problems, and scenes that will make you cry. The Longest Ride is a story of two couples whose lives intersect in profound ways. If you’ve read or seen any other Sparks creations and loved them, this will most likely be no different. Also, say hello to Clint Eastwood’s hot son.
    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUS_Q7FsfqU

    Book SummaryThe second book in the Divergent series, Insurgent continues Tris’ fight against Jeanine Matthews and her brutal agenda that threatens to tear society apart and kill Divergents. The book is exciting and hard to put down, and hopefully the movie will follow the novel more than the previews imply.

    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suZcGoRLXkU


    Book SummaryBianca Piper is somewhat of an outcast, but she has a gorgeous group of loyal friends to keep her company. When man-whore Wesley Rush calls her the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend), Bianca adds him to the top of her enemy list. But when things turn bad at home, she develops a friends-with-benefits relationship with him, and worse, falls for him the more they hang out. The movie is reminiscent of a modern She’s All That.

    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cISh0wmeZBQ



    Book SummaryAn innocent, independent girl named Anastasia Steele falls for a rich, powerful, and dominant man named Christian Grey. Their newly developed romance brings out the dark side in Ana and a very unusual side of Christian. The book is 530 pages of sex and BDSM with a little bit of plot in between. The theaters will be packed, but apparently there’s not nearly as much nudity as the book implies so who knows how raunchy the adaptation will be.

    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FDTMRK7-24


    Book SummaryRosie and Alex, best friends since childhood, are the type of people who should be together, even if they don’t realize it. Despite being separated as teenagers, they are inseparable via email and letters, and are constantly on the rise of a potential romance. This story comes from the same author as P.S. I Love You, so if you enjoyed that then there’s a good chance you’ll like this too.

    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zL3YJKygd4


    Book SummaryThe story follows Alice Howland, an accomplished professor and a mother of three grown children. She starts to lose her memory and is later diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, struggling to maintain her lifestyle and sense of self. The book is heartbreaking and emotionally charged, and there’s already Oscar buzz surrounding Julianne Moore’s performance; it’s bound to be a good film to catch!

    Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrXrZ5iiR0o


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