a charming Bayberry cottage renovation by LDA Architects:

 

 

* how good parents miss child sexual abuse and 5 questions to change that

 

* When Did I Last Wash Your Hair

 

and DEALS! these are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime:

 

* today (Friday) only: Lowes has their HGTV home Sherwin-Williams paint buy 1 get 1 free! Online or in-store.

 

* Cents of Style Flash Sale Event - a new deal every 2 hours + FREE SHIPPING.

 

* Through Saturday only, Walgreens has 75% OFF Photo Books w/ code INABOOK at checkout. Choose same day pick up books so you don’t have to pay shipping.

 

* Perfect Button Cardigan - 12 Colors  $10.99

 

* SET of TWO elegant 84” blackout curtain panels only $12.99 plus shipping.

 

 

* Jane’s best-selling necklaces $5.99

 

* up to 20% off your purchase at Olive Garden when you fill out this short form.

 

* JCPenney biggest sale of season + $10 off $25 in-store printable coupon or use code GYMCLASS at checkout

 

* Crayola 64 ct. crayons $2

 

* Expo 4 pk dry erase markers $2.83 when you clip the coupon on the page

 

* Selfie stick $8.99 when you use code E48Q54T9 at checkout.

 

* Play-Do Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Playset $7.59

 

* Fibber board game $7.29

 

* Sharpie Ultra Fine 12 pack markers $6

 

* Papermate Inkjoy retractable 24 pk pens $6.93 when you clip the coupon on the page

 

* Twist ‘n’ Slice Premium Spiralizer Vegetable Spiral Slicer $6.98

 

* Mega Bloks first builders mega bag $14.88

 

* Black & Decker Jigsaw $26.97 when you clip the coupon on the page

 

* 26” Schwinn Men’s Bike $129.40 + free shipping

 

* Shark Navigator Professional Lift Away Vacuum $144 with free shipping when you use code REDHOT at checkout.

 

* Amazon has a great promo right now -- choose any 4 items from here and get FREE prime pantry shipping! AND if you have been shopping Amazon lately, they have been offering the free no rush shipping, giving you a $5 credit for prime pantry.

You could go buy something that you’ve been eyeing, then wait for an hour or so for the $5 credit to post (they send you an email) and then go in and shop the prime pantry. Here is what I got for an example:

 

- 60 ct Band-Aid $2.96

-16 ct strawberry Pop-Tarts (first day of school treat) $3.50

- clorox glass wipes (love to keep these in the car!) $2.79

- SOS pads $2.98

My total was only $7.23 shipped for those 4 items after $5.99 shipping discount for buying the 4 items and then the $5 credit from a previous purchase. Sweet!

 

Happy last day of JULY!!

 

There is already some talk about school supplies, registration, and fall football around here, but I’m still loving summer and wanted to share some things I’ve loved with you all:



* a 16 slice apple slicer! This was a gift from my mother in law, apples are more fun to eat in pretty, thin slices :) I had never seen more than an eight slicer.

Happy Pioneer Day to my Utah readers! Hendel Homes Coastal Farmhouse tour:



* 8 ways to turn a horrible day into a positive day

* 11 Things Empty Nesters Want Parents of Little Kids to Know

and DEALS! these are the prices when I hit publish -- they can change or run out at any time:

* TOMS shoes: $5 off a $50 purchase, $15 off $100, or $20 off $150 purchase when you use the code BTSTIME at checkout -- note that this excludes sale items. Good through 8/2

* Williams Sonoma Friends & Family Sale! 20% off (including clearance!!) plus FREE shipping with code FRIENDS at checkout. Good through 7/26 The green wooden handled silicone spatulas are only $4.79 each after code! (think Christmas gifts!)

* play this easy game at Chipotle and get a buy one, get one free coupon sent to your phone!

* 40% off Lifestraw Products

* Pineapple Corer Slicer $3.80

* Crayola 20 ct Super Tips Washable Markers $3.97

* Melissa & Doug Caterpillar Gear Toy $4.99

* 20 ct Frito Lay chip bag only $5.38 when you clip coupon (plus they should offer you $5 to spend in Prime Pantry!)

* Kitchen Spiralizer $7.97

* Lunch Blox Kit $7.97

* Texas Instruments Scientific Calculator $8.88

* 24 pk Sharpies $9.68

* Melissa & Doug Stacking Construction Vehicles $9.99

* West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker $19.99

* Hamilton Beach Bread Maker $38

* Calphalon Unison 8” and 10” Pan Set $41.64

* Lego Duplo Big Farm $42.99

* Cuisinart Lazy Susan Fondue Maker $49

* 5 pc Samsonite Nested Luggage $112.17

* Shark Navigator Professional Vacuum $143

* Hot Summer Savings at Oneida.com plus an additional 15% off with code ST15 at checkout, only $2.99 flat rate shipping
-- 1 Gallon Penny Jar $5.94 after code
--  set of 6 mason jars $7.64 after code
-- 2 pc measuring cup set $5.09

Happy Weekend!

Supplies:
* unpasted wallpaper
* new, sharp razor blade
* level
* wallpaper paste
* foam roller
* large surface to spread out on with a covering
* measuring tape/stick
* wallpaper smoothing tool (see below)
* a clean wall with nails removed, and a (mostly) smooth surface


I used our dining room table covered with an old sheet: First measure how much you’ll need from top to bottom, adding 3 to 4 extra inches for error and trimming. Make a straight line with a level and cut.