Tammy 
Hello and welcome to our 1987 Fixer Upper. We purchased this home in April of 2017 and immediately began a total remodel. The home was in good shape, and had good bones in a great neighborhood, which is what drew me to it, but it was dark and closed off and needed to be modernized … Read more
I’m so happy to be back and feeling a bit better today after a week of a yucky bug running through our family, we are almost all back at it. Lots of downtime meant lots of time to look for fun things online. 😉 Here is the first edition of Pink Peppermint’s Picks for 2019. (affiliate … Read more
This fall John and I had the chance to sneak away for a few days in New York City…as many of you know, it’s one of my favorite places on the planet, and fall is my favorite time there. We are fortunate to visit often, so now, rather than trying to hit all the touristy … Read more
It’s that time of year when we are all looking for red and pink decor and fun heart shaped decorations to make. This wood button heart craft is my three favorite things: fun, easy and cute. In only a matter of minutes and with just a few supplies, many of which you probably already have … Read more
I have to admit…I love a good sale, but when it gets to be the first week of January and I’m walking through stores seeing all the winter gear on clearance and bathing suits and flip flops dominating the racks, it makes me a little bit crazy. I really didn’t used to notice it much, … Read more
Hollywood award season is upon us and the next many Sunday nights will be full of glitz and glamour. When it comes to Oscar party ideas I don’t know about you guys, but I love any good excuse to get people together and eat yummy food! My idea of an Oscar themed party is to … Read more
These silly handmade design valentine cards will be a hit in the classroom for all ages. In just a matter of minutes you can print out this cute pucker up valentine printable and grab the kids to help make these handmade cards in minutes. I know this time of year everyone can be on candy … Read more
If you love eating, drinking, and wandering stalls full of food and produce of every kind, then you do not want to miss Borough Market when you are visiting London. This amazing food market by London Bridge has been around for centuries. You can walk and eat your way through history at the same time. … Read more
Visiting Venice in August can be described in two words: hot and crowded. On a recent trip to Italy, knowing that the temperatures were going to be in the triple digits with high humidity, we opted to stay off of the main island and have a very different Venice experience at San Clemente Palace Kempinski. … Read more
I cannot believe that it is time to ring in another New Year. As I get older I honestly feel like time is seriously speeding up. It feels like it was just yesterday that we were partying it up with the kids, playing games, eating way too much dip, lighting the field on fire with … Read more
Lately I have been frequenting one of my favorite lunch spots for their delicious burrata and heirloom tomatoes appetizer. It is SO yummy I can eat it as a meal. With the start of the new year coming soon, that means it’s time for New Year’s parties, Hollywood awards season parties and football parties and … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Now is the time to stock up on all the things you didn’t find under the tree. 😉 So many great sales and deals this week! Here’s what you need to know to find them. ANTHROPOLOGIE take 30% off all sale, no code needed…so much good stuff. Their … Read more
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus…in just about 72 hours…are you ready?! I go into the last week before Christmas usually feeling somewhat prepared…and then it hits me 2 days before that I need to pick up like 5 more things. I don’t know how, but I always find myself running around like … Read more
As it gets closer to Christmas, I am starting to get a bit sad about having to start to take down the Christmas decorations in under a week. Yesterday I realized that I never shared my easy Christmas entry way decor ideas this year. I wanted to put together something SUPER easy and pretty in … Read more
As it gets closer to Christmas I keep finding new little spots I want to add a little Christmas cheer to. One of our guest rooms is actually one of my favorite spots in the house because the beds just look so darn cute when they are all made up. (Maybe it’s really because no … Read more
My kids anticipate the holidays almost as much for the new kids movies that are coming out as the food and presents! Over the summer I took my kids to the movies. During the previews, they had the cutest digital short from Pixar. It was about a slightly funny looking, but adorable snowman. A few … Read more
School is letting out for Christmas break today and so the celebrating is really about to start. No more homework, alarm clocks or after school activities to interrupt the fun. One tradition always on our to-do list is decorating Christmas cookies. We’ve been doing it since the kids were tiny and it is always fun … Read more
Last week I shared one of our family favorite treats to deliver to friends and neighbors at Christmas time, and this week I thought it would be fun to share a free Christmas treat tags printable to go with it. We like to call our snack mix Reindeer Bait. You can really make the snack … Read more
This is it folks! After this weekend the sales start to wane. Why? Because they know at that point we are getting desperate and so we are willing to spend more to get what we need, and get it by Christmas. I’m sure we will see sales offering free guaranteed delivery by Christmas or reduced … Read more
Happy Friday guys! It is T-minus 10 days until all the shopping has to be D.O.N.E. done. (At least until the day after Christmas sales start.) 😉 Does that make you freak out a little bit? Time is starting to wind down to get things delivered in time for the big day too. Most stores … Read more
We travel a lot. It’s our passion, hobby, and many times, a necessity for work. Splitting time between OC and Salt Lake now has me on the road more than ever. I sat down to add it up the other day and realized that I had been gone for 162 days of the last year. … Read more
If you’ve been visiting the blog for awhile, you know we love to travel. Homeschooling the kids really allowed us to be a lot more flexible and travel in the off-season. When John has a work trip, we are able to tag along, which allows us to see much more of the country each year. … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…at least as far as the kids are considered, because the kitchen is full of baked goods and sweet treats. Every year we love to bake and make homemade goodies for friends and relatives and popcorn party mix ideas are some of our favorite go-to treats. You can … Read more
There are only 2 more weekends after this before Christmas!! Woohoo!! I can’t believe it! I am feeling all the reds, and greens and plaids this month. How cute are those plaid shoes? And that jacket? LOVE! Everything you see here is on sale and there are SUPER good weekend sales and deals today! As … Read more
It’s no secret that I love any excuse to party…we’re even known to have what has affectionately become known as “fake parties” here in our house just so I can have an excuse to set up something cute. HA! When Ashley mentioned getting a few girls from school together I immediately thought “PARTY!” but coming … Read more
I am so excited to be joining up with several other bloggers today to share our homes decorated for Christmas. Laura from Meaningful Spaces always hosts this tour each year and it has definitely become one of my favorites. I love that it is the Meaningful Home tour. Something about that phrase makes it feel … Read more
Can we all agree that shopping and buying gifts for men is terribly difficult?! Whether you are shopping for a husband, father, boyfriend, brother…you name it. When they’re little it’s as easy as can be..cars and trucks, remote control anything, gadgets and gizmos galore and they are happy. You might remember that when I put … Read more
Welcome to our Christmas living room! I was so excited when Marty from A Stroll Thru Life asked if I was interested in participating in her Christmas tour again this year. I just love being a part of her tours! If you are new to my blog or joining me from Life on Virginia Street, welcome! … Read more
December is officially here! It has been so nice to have an extra week between Thanksgiving and the start of December this year, but now it’s crunch time folks! 24 days until we have to have everything wrapped and under the tree. Here are the best weekend sales and deals to help you check off … Read more
Tis the season for entertaining and gifting…and if you are headed to a party you don’t want to arrive empty handed. Here are 15 hostess gift ideas that are beautiful, thoughtful and won’t break the bank. This post contains affiliate links. If you really want to be ahead of the game, send a before the … Read more
