Moving to a new home can be both stressful and exciting. On one hand, you are starting a new adventure, be it across town or across the country. But, on the other hand, you have to pack up all your belongings and relocate them from Point A to Point B. So, how do you keep … Read More
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Make-It Monday: DIY Covered Switch Plates
Are you tired of the same boring almond-colored switch plates and outlet covers in every room? I’m going to show you how simple it is to make your wall plates reflect your personality and decor. Collect some basic supplies: wall plates (duh), scissors, pen knife or razor blade, mod podge (I used hard coat), fine … Read More
Make-It Monday: Quick and Easy Clip Embellishments
Today is the first post of a new monthly feature on Sunkissed Memories blog, called “Make-It Monday”, where I plan to share craft and DIY project how-to’s. Initially, I will be posting my own projects, but eventually, I hope to include guest posts, as well. I hope you enjoy it! I love making my own … Read More
Twitter Cards for WordPress
A Twitter card gives your tweet more real estate by automatically displaying an image and description when a URL from your blog is shared. There are various online sources for Twitter statistics and all of them agree that tweets with images gain more exposure and attention. Media Scientist and author, Dan Zarrella, determined tweets that … Read More
Hide Pinterest Images with WordPress Gutenberg Editor
Recently, WordPress released it’s new Gutenberg Editor. So far, I’m not impressed, and, judging by what I’ve seen on the interwebs, neither are many other bloggers. I’ve noticed that some of the html tags that work in the classic editor do not play well with Gutenberg. One glaring example being the tags used to hide … Read More
My Favorite Holiday Memory
When asked to recall my favorite holiday memory, vibrant images swirl through my mind and heartwarming feelings fill my heart. As I grow older, the memories of holidays from my youth tend to blend together into one big, bright, glowing slideshow in my head. I have so many wonderful holidays memories from my youth, but … Read More
What Makes Me Happy – 2018 Edition
Day 3 of the 31 Days of December Blog Challenge from Witte’s World has me writing about what has made me happy this year. Top on my list, every minute of every day of every year is my husband. I have been in love with him since we first met, over 30 years ago. While … Read More
What Did I Accomplish That I Didn’t Think I Could
The challenge prompt for Day 2 of the Witte’s World 31 Days of December Blog Challenge is to share something I accomplished this year that I didn’t think I could. Does anyone ever admit when they haven’t accomplished a goal they’ve set? Looking at social media, it can sometimes seem that 99% of the world … Read More
December Blogging Goals
Where has the year gone? It’s hard to believe it’s December, again, so soon! Today is Day 1 of a month-long blog challenge that I plan to attempt to tackle. Each day, there will be a new prompt to assist the participants in crafting content to match their own personal blog style. Not posting as … Read More
Scrapbooking 50 Years of Memories – in 1 Week
My amazing husband, Brad, turned 50 in August and I had some grand ideas about how to celebrate the occasion. Hubby, however, vetoed all my magnificent ideas, opting, instead, to spend a low-key day with family at his sister’s nearby home. I still wanted to give him something to commemorate his 50 years on planet … Read More