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New ways to decorate your pumpkins this October

White & Black Painted Pumpkin

Tired of the typical pumpkin carving? Well let me help you spruce up your pumpkins this Halloween with color and interesting designs. I’ve found some pretty amazing decorated pumpkins all over the Internet and I’d love to share them with…

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | October 20, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Fun ideas for those leaves you’re raking up this fall

Fun ideas for those leaves you’re raking up this fall

Most of us love the Fall season because the weather cools down and we can start wearing jackets and boots, plus the leaves change to beautiful colors. But the leaves also fall…from the trees to the front or back yard which means we have to rake those leaves if we want to see our beautiful grass again.

Raking leaves can be a tough job if you have several trees in your yard. And in the end, what do you do with those leaves? Throw them out? Burn them?

I have some ideas on how you can re-use your leaves for some fun fall projects for yourself or with your kids.

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | October 17, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Need some help getting organized?

I’m always in need of some good organization tips since it’s not really my strongest area of expertise if I can be honest with you. That’s why I go to my favorite blogger friends to help me out! The beginning of fall is the perfect time to clean things up around your home and get organized to make holiday decorating much easier on yourself.

So let’s get started with 5 great organization tips and the bloggers who suggest them. Be sure to click on the bloggers link so you can read the rest of their tips and advice.

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | September 26, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Football season has arrived!

Football season has arrived!

If the cool weather hasn’t tipped you off yet then I’m sure seeing your husband glued to the TV all weekend will give you the hint that we are swimming in football season. College football and NFL have both kicked off and that means time to entertain your football loving friends!

Whether they are cheering for the same team as you or friendly rivals, football parties can bring friends together and provide an afternoon of fun. You might be cheering for your favorite team or maybe you’re keeping up with how you’re doing in your own Fantasy Football League.

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | September 16, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Get ready for Halloween.

Get ready for Halloween.

Halloween is one of the most social occasions of the year. From schools, to offices, to the local grocery store – Halloween fans (including pets) love to dress up and get in the spirit.

This year Halloween is Monday night,…

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Posted by: Lesley Purtell | September 13, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Beauty products to add to your fall beauty routine

Beauty products to add to your fall beauty routine

Fall weather is the best for those of you with thick and frizzy hair because the cooler air and less humidity really help to tame the frizz and smooth your flyaways. Things like a new Home Fragrance, darker eye shadow, pulling out your dark nail polishes will help get you in the Fall and winter weather mood!

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | September 9, 2011 ~ Comments Off

Save money on fun this fall like movies and sports!

Save money on fun this fall like movies and sports!

Summer has come to an end and students are back in school (or heading back in a couple weeks) which means fall will be here before we know it!

The two activities that come to my mind first when I think about the fall season are trips to the movie theater and cheering on my favorite football teams.

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | August 26, 2011 ~ Comments Off

How to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall

How to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall

I know how it is when the temperature begins to drop and you look in your closet at all the shorts, tanks, and dresses and you’re not quite sure what to do without breaking out the big snow jackets. And if you’re anything like me, you live in an area where it doesn’t get cold until later in winter. So here are a few tips that will help you slowly transition from a summer to a fall wardrobe without wasting money.

The first thing you can do is grab up some very thin, light weight sweaters. Don’t throw out your tanks, tube tops, and spaghetti straps, instead layer them with long sleeves underneath or light weight sweaters on top.

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | October 1, 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Plan your football viewing party

Plan your football viewing party

Well it’s that time again, football season! Whether you’re a college football fan or an NFL fan Thursdays through Monday night are packed full of tackles, touchdowns, and of course tailgating!

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | September 14, 2010 ~ Comments Off

Fall fashions are here

Fall fashions are here

Whether the temperature has cooled off in your area or not that can’t keep you from diving in to the Fall fashion madness! Update your wardrobe, clean out your closet, fill your closet, or just chase the trends! Fall is such a fun time for shopping; sweaters, pants, boots and even dark nail polishes!

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Posted by: Charissa Cowart | September 9, 2010 ~ 1 Comment