Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

In general, luck has nothing to do with it.

  • Home
  • About Me
    • PR & Disclosure
  • Food
  • Things I Like
  • A Beautiful Disaster
  • From The Rally Point
  • Holiday Gift Guide

5 Tips to Keep Your Home & Yourself Safe During the Rainy Season

May 11, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

The rainy season is officially here, which means wet weather, slippery sidewalks, and a higher risk of accidents. It’s essential to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe during this time. This blog post will discuss five tips for staying safe during the rainy season.  1) Wear the right shoes:  Wearing the wrong […]

Filed Under: DIY, Helpful Hints

6 Tips to Create a Home Office You’ll Love

August 9, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

Now, thanks to the impact of COVID-19, more people have found themselves working from home than ever before. In fact, before the pandemic one study revealed that 80% of workers wanted to work remotely at least some of the time. #homeoffice #organization #productivity

Filed Under: DIY, Helpful Hints, Organization Tagged With: desk organization, home office, office remodel, office space

From Bland To Beautiful: Tips To Create Your Dream Bedroom

July 30, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sinking into the sheets after a long or hectic day. Our bedrooms should be tranquil havens, which promote peace and serenity, but often, they become dumping grounds or they are relegated to the bottom of a renovation list that prioritizes kitchens and bathrooms. If your boudoir is more […]

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: dream, Remodel

Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make Today

May 30, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

For anyone wanting to live a life which is considerably more eco-friendly, there are many ways in which you can do that, no matter what kind of a starting position you might be coming from. Whether you are always keen to try and look after the environment as much as possible, or whether you are […]

Filed Under: DIY, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints, Survival

Fun Activities for Creative Kids – Inside and Out

May 3, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

There are plenty of fun and creative ways you can keep your little ones entertained this summer. Get them out in the yard learning about nature, and planting vegetables. If they’re more of an artistic type, maybe it’s time to move on from finger painting, and get them inspired by real artists. There are tonnes […]

Filed Under: DIY, Entertainment, Family Tagged With: crafts, parenting, quarentine

Feeding The Whole Party

February 7, 2020 by Alison Leave a Comment

Parties are for many busy adults the best opportunity to catch up with friends and relatives. That’s why, even though our lifestyles are getting increasingly hectic and busy, we carry on organizing party dinners for our guests. It’s the occasion for us to get together and maintain our bond with the people in our life.  […]

Filed Under: DIY, Entertainment, Family, Helpful Hints

The No-Stress Route To a Great Yard Space

May 15, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Not enough people make the most of their outdoor yard area; me included. Managed correctly, it can provide an additional living space, one that’s beautiful, relaxing, and fun for the whole family. Alas, there is a common problem when it comes to a person’s yard: they take time and energy to get into the required […]

Filed Under: DIY, Helpful Hints Tagged With: landscaping, Yard Space

DIY Bug Repellent Balm

April 22, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

After what I’m certain was the absolute longest winter ever here in the Pacific Northwest; it seems Spring is just bulldozing a path straight to Summer. At least according to the amount of shedding my dogs and horses have been doing the last couple of weeks. Now I can’t wait for all the camping, fishing […]

Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints, Recipes Tagged With: bug balm, camping, Essentials Oils, fishing, mosquito repellent, summer

The Evolution of Valentine’s Day

January 22, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

#ad Check out my new blog post about HERSHEY® Lava Cake KISSES chocolates and see a super cute Monkey! #FallInLava #HERSHEYS #Walmart

Filed Under: DIY, Gift Guide 2018, Holidays Tagged With: chocolate, gift basket, Lava Cake, Valentines Day

DIY Moisturizing Pink Grapefruit Soap – Made With Essential Oils

October 2, 2018 by Alison Leave a Comment

Summer went by so fast this year and fall has swooped in so quickly. I’m not necessarily in the summer year round camp, but I do prefer a gradual transition because I need time to dig out all the boots after wearing nothing but flip flops for the past six months.  My other big gripe […]

Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, Gift Guide 2018, Healthy Living, Saving $$ Tagged With: crafts, Essentials Oils, Grapefruit, Skincare, soap, Soapmaking

Next Page »

Get Paid to Shop!!! Sign up now!

Ebates Coupons and Cash Back

About Me

My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

Categories

Beauty Blogging Blog Hops & Linky Parties Community Service & Charities Contests Disney DIY Entertainment Family Fashion Gift Guide 2014 Gift Guide 2015 Gift Guide 2016 Gift Guide 2017 Gift Guide 2018 Giveaways Healthy Living Helpful Hints Holidays Humor Kids My Life Chronicles Organization Pets Product Reviews Psychology Rally Point Rants, Raves, Reviews Recipes Saving $$ Survival Technology & Gadgets Travel Uncategorized Weight Loss
Follow on Bloglovin

What’s Next?

May 2022
M T W T F S S
« Apr    
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  

My Recent Pins

Follow Me on Pinterest 
My Pinterest Badge by: Jafaloo. For Support visit: My Pinterest Badge

More Awesome Stuff!

3 Crucial Things To Know Before Getting A Horse As A Pet

PC There seems to be a trend. Lots of families … [Read More...]

Turning The Tables On Your Debt

Debt is like a monster that hides underneath your … [Read More...]

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades – What does it mean?

“Close only counts in horse shoes and hand … [Read More...]

10 Reasons I Know I’m Getting Old

I received a product for free in order to … [Read More...]

Tweets by @Jewell5022
Mom It Forward: Blogger Network
SoFab Badge
Everywhere

Copyright © 2022 · Lifestyle Pro Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in