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THE WEEKEND EDIT + COLORADO AVALANCHE

Happy Saturday!

As I write the intro to The Weekend Edit we are hours away from the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup finals against the Tampa Bay LIghting!Sadly, the Avs were not able to win this game and so we are back on the ice in Florida in a few days!

The last time the Avs won we lived outside Columbus, Ohio. I had three kids under the age of seven and I joined a gym because free childcare was included.

I showered at the gym for an entire summer. It was the most peaceful ten minutes of my day with no fighting, tears, threats or Matchbox cars racing on the bathroom tile expressway.

And I certainly did not have this on my brain…

Do you know what today is on the calendar?

Take a breath…

It is six months until Christmas. Now is the time to start hoarding butter for the holiday baking.

JUNE HOLIDAY TIP

Now is a good time to order garland if your garland looks like it was in a wind storm and landed in a Chewy box under 12 pounds of bright white and soft white lights.

I found my favorite online floral shop down in Lexington.

I love their florals and their pine needle garland and customer service.

I ordered these tulips from there too! They are so pretty and they are the same ones you see in home decor stores.

WEEKEND FINDS + RANDOM STUFF AT EVERYDAY EDITS

  1. I finished All the Light We Cannot See. Such a good book, but I wanted a different ending.
  2. Looking for 4th of July treats? Start here.
  3. This video of a doe giving birth to 2 fawns in Pat’s Colorado yard is the best video ever!
  4. Apparently, none of you have a problem with rug residue ;0)
  5. I loved the hummingbird suggestions from last week’s Weekend Edit.
  6. These are on clearance if you want the cutest gnome salt & pepper shakers.

FERNS + PLANTS MAKE GREAT ROOMMATES

IN HONOR OF FRAN THE FERN

FROM THE ARCHIVES

CLICK FOR IDEAS + THE HISTORY OF A MAILBOX

SHOP CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE AT POTTERY BARN

Shop these Pottery Barn Finds:

Mercury Ornament Salt & Pepper Gnomes Pine Frosted Picks (love mine) Eucalyptus Wreath

SHOP HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +HUMMINGBIRD DRAMA

Happy Saturday! It is heating up here in Colorado. Our yard looks thirsty which has me up in the early hours watering and coaxing the grass to stay with us. But in bigger news, we have drama in our backward. Yep, hummingbird drama. Our hummingbird attendance numbers are down this year. It appears the hummingbirds do not like the beverage station set up in our backyard. I think one of my neighbors must have top-shelf nectar.

And then there are the squirrels who love a buffet.

The squirrels who love these diy cakes. .

ISidenote: f you want a fun project with kids or grandkids or your girlfriends the bird cakes are a fun project

But back to the birds. I need hummingbird feeder tips, please! I am worried they may write a review.

WEEKEND FINDS + RANDOM STUFF AT EVERYDAY EDITS

  1. I cannot get into the show Yellowjackets. Is it just me?
  2. Loving this Amazon dress for summer. I wear it all the time!
  3. Everything here is on final sale at the LOFT. this weekend.
  4. I ordered this sleeveless shirt in my favorite shade of green! It is now under $10.00
  5. Speaking of short sleeves I loved the comments on this hack!
  6. My husband and I signed up for mixed doubles so stay tuned!
  7. One of us gets a little bossy on the court!

HOT TO …

CLICK FOR MY SISTER’S TIP

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER AN OTTOMAN

(and why I suggest an ottoman)

CLICK FOR TUTORIAL + TIPS

SHOP THE SALES

SHOP HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT + DALLAS SUPERSTARS

It is a beautiful morning in Colorado with no humidity. After a few days with my youngest in Dallas, I was ready to return to “cooler” temps and Evan was ready for me to stop talking. Together, we survived navigating the highways and overpasses of Dallas (the overpasses feel like the luge event at the Winter Olympics.

Evan got a break from his mom’s defensive (cautious driving habits), when I met my blogging friend, Preppy Empty Nester, for lunch at Honor Bar. Is it just me or could we pass as sisters?

While waiting for Evan to pick me up (talk about role reversal) Katie-M recognized Mark Cuban shopping at the type of mile high-end stores where one could shell out more money than we owe on our mortgage.
Those stores!

Evan and I found the home of his great-grandparents and his grandfather.

We knocked on the door and explained Evan’s relationship to the previous owners who lived there in the early 1940’s before serving on General MacArthur’s staff in Japan during the post-war reconstruction.

The current owner was happy to let us take a few photos on the front yard.

And today.

Grandmother Mary would be thrilled that their home and neighborhood were beautifully maintained.

WEEKEND FINDS AT EVERYDAY EDITS

  1. Just finished Molly Shannon’s (from SNL) biography. Her childhood is not what I expected. I love her more after reading her book!
  2. These muffins look yummy!
  3. These are on clearance & I just purchased with my Rewards.
  4. Do you have a favorite antique find? Check out what Liz Marie did with this find.
  5. It has been decades since I stenciled. This looks fun!
  6. I wore this in Dallas and loved the casual, cool fabric.

DID YOU SEE THESE POSTS AT EVERYDAY EDITS?

CHECK OUT THIS GOODWILL FIND

CLICK HERE FOR GOODWILL FIND

CHEESEBURGER EGGROLLS

FROM THE ARCHIVES BUT IS AN FRIDAY NIGHT STAY AT HOME VERY CASUAL DINNER

cheeseburger-eggrolls-everyday-edits
CLICK FOR RECIPE

CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE AMAZON PURCHASE FOR OUTSIDE + FATHER’S DAY GIFT

SHOP HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT MEMORIAL DAY + BIG NEWS

Happy Saturday and Memorial Day Weekend.

This weekend, with the recent horrific events (again) in Buffalo and Uvalde, can we build our communities with more grace for OUR country?

A country where most of us choose to create a life with meaning, kindness and decency.

Let me be the first to volunteer to assist Matthew McMcConaughey in his personal efforts to find common ground.

Trying to add a little levity, but by no means disrespect.

Humor is my defense mechanism.

In other news ..

you should have seen my face when our friend asked if we were excited for our daughter’s wedding? I must have looked like Elliott when the toast pops out of the toaster.

I looked at our friend. Richard, like what are you talking about and I realized …

engagements lead to marriage.

Our baby girl is getting married. This was her at auntie Tricia’s wedding.

ENGAGEMENT NEWS

Our daughter, Ashley, got engaged on a Sunday afternoon to an amazing young man named Daniel.

We affectionately refer to him as Dan 2.0 because our daughter’s uncle *my brother) Dan did not like the name old Dan.

This is what I shared on my Facebook page.

So this just happened…

5-ish 💕🌸 years ago Rod and I went to Ireland to celebrate paying off our SBA loan. We Facetime’d Ash and said you must meet a boy from Dublin ( the Irish accent).

Well, she did meet a boy from Dublin ..OHIO. It turns out he grew up 5 exits from his future bride. And years later after proms and college graduations, they met in Denver on a Sunday afternoon for coffee after she had canceled their first date like four times (because of audit season).

Ironically, her Uncle Dan (Dan 1.0) canceled his first date with his now-wife because of a racquetball tournament.

When Ashley finally had a free morning for coffee she texted this new boy.

He said yes.

What she didn’t know was that he was in Vail that weekend with college friends. He left Vail in the early morning, with fresh powder in his rearview mirror, to meet his now future bride.

I just love this story.

Do you know how I met my husband( Ashley’s dad)?

At a party, with a keg in the family room and a pizza box in a broken window in the kitchen.

I introduced myself and said my last name was beer spelled backward.

WEEKEND FINDS

DID YOU SEE THESE POSTS AT EVERYDAY EDITS?

PATRIOTIC BUCKET CENTERPIECE

Patriotic Bucket Centerpiece
CLICK FOR SIMPLE INSTANT CENTERPIECE

WORTH EVERY CALORIE NO-BAKE CHERRY DESSERT

no bake cherry summer dessert
CLICK FOR FAVORITE SUMMER RECIPE

CHECK OUT MY NEW AMAZON STORE

My friend had something similar on her deck and I loved it. If you have a tiny deck or patio these would bring the birds! I ordered this one below!

SHOP MY AMAZON STORE HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT IS THAT SNOW?

Happy Saturday! Mother Nature played a belated fool’s joke on us yesterday. Snow! I posted it on my Stories. It is hard to complain because in Colorado we always need rain and snow. I hope this May snow helps our firefighters this summer. My dad sent me a dozen texts warning me of the snow and potential frost. So right now my tomato and zucchini plants are under makeshift tents.

Thankfully this tip keeps my patio cushion inserts dry.

WEEKEND THOUGHTS + FINDS

HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED ON EVERYDAY EDITS THIS WEEK

THE TIERED TRAY IS THE CONDO OF TRAYS

CLIECK HERE FOR TIERED TRAY BASICS

CHEESY JALAPENO DIP

CLICK FOR EASY APPETIZER RECIPE

SHOP TIERED TRAYS + ETSY FAVORITES

I bought the white, but wished I had ordered the stain).

SHOP ETSY FAVORITES

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THE WEEKEND EDIT GRATITUDE OR GRUMPIES?

Happy Saturday. It has been windy all week here in the Denver area. The wind makes me cranky. As I type this week’s Weekend Edit I am listening to the wind and just getting annoyed. Good thing I started a gratitude journal ten days ago. Journaling reminds me when I encouraged my (always) cranky (frustrated) middle child, when he was a toddler, to throw his grumpies out the window. Journaling is my attempt to focus on the gratitude and not my attitude (grumpiesadult version of focusing on the gratitude and not the grumpies.

I ordered a cute gratitude journal. It came with 3 pages of stickers and looks perfect for …a 6th grader. I think I need just a spiral notebook. Does anyone journal?

Despite the wind, I made it our local Goodwill last weekend.

Do you remember when I found this Pottery Barn knockoff tray last summer at Goodwill?

I went in with a purpose and came out with two storage bins, a picnic basket and a greenery arrangement. The stems were worth the Goodwill price. Stay tuned for a future post of those before and finds. But first …

WEEKEND THOUGHTS + FINDS

HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED ON EVERYDAY EDITS THIS WEEK

CHECK OUT THIS PACKING PAPER WREATH

CLIECK HERE FOR REPURPOSED WREATH

ONE MORE IDEA FOR MAGAZINE HOLDERS

HOW TO ORGANIZE FAUX FLORALS ETC

SHOP OUTDOOR FINDS THIS WEEK

SHOP AMERICANA FOR SUMMER DECOR

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +GARAGE SALE SHENANIGANS

Happy Saturday

As I type this week’s Weekend Edit am I sitting on my porch steps overseeing our garage sale. A lady who was interested in my glass jars asked me if I had them in black?

Let me check in the back. #snarkyseller

There is something about making $15 on a chair I paid $145 two years ago. I love it when I have a $2 dollar sticker on an unopened box of glasses from Homegoods and someone asks if I will take a dollar.

I should mention I bought my neighbor’s china for $20 and a set of glass bowls. They are hiding in my dining room hutch.

What are your stories bout garage sales?

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

WAYFAIR FINDS + SALE

CLICK FOR OUTDOOR RUG FINDS

HOW TO MAKE BIRDSEED CAKES

(this is a fun project for all ages)

RECIPE FOR BIRDSEED CAKES

SHOP OUTDOOR FINDS THIS WEEK

SHOP BIRDFEEDERS ETC

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THE WEEKEND EDIT + WINE TASTING

Hello Saturday and Happy Easter.

Well if you missed last week’s Weekend Edit it was a bit of fun in Ohio for the Mother-Son Weekend. You can read the first two paragraphs here to get up to speed.

And if you are reading today’s Weekend Edit and thinking it sounds familiar well this is the wine tasting story (not the airport story).

Do you remember I mentioned how excited I was for the wine tasting when this announcement showed up in my inbox?

Well, imagine my surprise last Saturday (after the airport mixup) when I was all ready for the wine tasting. I had visions of wines (same image as last week) from different regions for the mother-son wine tasting. Maybe a charcuterie board?

So imagine my reaction when I opened the back door of the fraternity house and saw banquet tables with Franzia boxed wine. Sigh and smile because it was perfect!

I loved it! It is so college! Oh, you guys it was just the cutest thing to have these college boys purchasing the finest blends of Franzia Chards and White Zins.

And when I asked if they had a boxed wine of a Rose one of the pledges said, without skipping a beat, “Oh Mrs. Nuss, did you know White Zinfandel is the baby sister to the Rose?”

Guess what he is studying in college?

You guys I am not a wine snob. I love boxed wine. I bring one to most USTA matches. I love the labels and the packaging.

But the Franzia was such a throwback and I am guessing the cheapest. But when I heard the White Zin is the baby sister to the Rose I knew I had to share this story with you!

You know these are the stories we remember and not the ones where everything was perfect. Who wants to hear about someone’s perfect life.

We had a mother-son twinning contest! My girlfriend purchased these sweatshirts for our Cape Cod trip in August. So I packed these and ordered 2 bucket hats and shipped them to Evan’s house at school.

It was a great weekend.

WEEKEND THOUGHTS BEFORE EASTER

DID YOU SEE THESE IDEAS?

LAST-MINUTE EASTER DESSERT

CLICK FOR RECIPE

HOW TO STYLE BOOKS FOR BOOKCASES

RETHINK YOUR BOOKS

BERRY BASKETS

tis the season

SPRING FAVORITES

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THE WEEKEND EDIT + MOM WHERE ARE YOU IN OHIO?

Happy Saturday. I am in Ohio this weekend for Mom’s Weekend at my youngest son’s fraternity. Considering the dad’s weekend included a keg and day-old pizza I am prepared for a blackberry seltzer, Ritz crackers and a can of Cheese Whiz.

So imagine my reaction when this showed up in my inbox earlier this week.

And then imagine my reaction when I was waiting outside the Cincinnati airport at passenger pickup and Evan was waiting for me at the Dayton airport (one hour away from each other).

You know these are the stories we remember and not the ones where everything went off without a hitch. Right?

I texted the entire family and we had a group chat back and forth while Evan made the drive down to Cincinnati. We grabbed dinner at a fun place in Dayton called Old Scratch Pizza.

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

SPRING CLEANING IDEAS

How to clean down pillows.
CLICK HOW TO CLEAN DOWN PILLOWS

CHECK OUT THE BEFORE + AFTER PICS

BEST CINNAMON + PECAN ROLLS

I have this recipe on repeat for the Easter holiday. It’s so yummy! I also make it for Christmas morning. You prep it the night before and fuhgetaboutit.

cinnamon and pecan rolls
EASTER BRUNCH PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS

ETSY FINDS

If you click the link below I shared a few favorite Etsy finds. Etsy is this quiet little space where creators create and those of us with little to new sewing or calligraphy skills can drool over affordable finds. I rediscovered it during Covid.

EXPLORE ETSY FAVS HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +IT’S BEEN 26 DAYS

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Is it springin’ up where you live?

We have clear skies and warm temps this weekend. I plan to get outside and survey the brown grass and mulch. What projects do you have on your list?

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

So in amazing news, it has been 26 days since I began a self-imposed spending hiatus.

  • Okay, full disclosure- I had to buy these fur lined ankle boots from Jack Rogers for next fall.
  • Oh and I did buy these flats from this addictive site. Think TJMaxx delivered to your door.
  • Any guesses the #1state with the most inbound moves? The answer is here. Guess before you click.
  • In honor of Steve Wilhite, the inventor of the GIF file, I am sharing my favorite GIF (pronounced like the peanut butter brand JIF). My sister says this was me at the same age. I still make this face.
  • In faux flowers news- If you want higher end fake tulips check out these guys in Kentucky. I have ordered tulips, floral picks, pine needle stems and garland. It is great quality (sells out quickly, but inventory restocks often). They have this check out cart that shows you what people in your state are ordering. It is quite effective ;0) So, let’s get to it.

DID YOU MISS THESE POPULAR POSTS?

MY MOST POPULAR PIN ON PINTEREST

READ THE UPDATED POST HERE

HAVE YOU LOOKED AROUND + UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK?

Now you have to click the link below. ;0)

CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO ADD A LITTLE PERSONALITY TO THE SINK

TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS

FIRST AND SECOND AND SEASONED BUYERS

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHY THIS HOMEBUYER IS NOT HAPPY

IF I WAS SHOPPING …

Okay I bought the purple shoes. They are comfortable-enough for the price.

SHOP

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THIS ROOM

HAPPY SATURDAY!

This time of year between snow and sun I like to get organized. To hold myself accountable, I am on a self-imposed … spending hiatus.

To appreciate the task to get organized you have to check out what is behind this lower level (basement) barn door. This grainy photo should give you a clue. Or, if you are an auditory learner just queue the creepy music in every scary, PG Halloween movie.

My goal is to organize these boxes into holidays, crafts, seasons and the what was I thinking pile? Please tell me you have a room or a closet that resembles this chaos.

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

  • I know what you are thinking.. that’s a lot of Crate & Barrel boxes.
  • At some point I created a label for a bin dedicated to chips.
  • I bought these clear bins at Target to help me sort thru this mess (and see) the contents.
  • I uploaded this new video to my Youtube channel. I would love if you subscribed!
  • It is an update to this post about saggy couch (back) cushions.
  • I returned these pink bufallo check pillow cases. The fabric was similar to the metal folding chairs in the 70’s.
  • As soon as I opened the Amazon bag, I thought I must let everyone know: do not buy these pillows!
  • I updated the graphic of these pillows at the bottom of this post. ;0)
  • I ordered a few of these pillow cases on Etsy (recommended from my Dallas friend Katie.
  • I bought this for my garage entry door makeover that I shared last week.
  • That’s it. Spending hiatus in effect!
  • Moving along! And now I have a really fun craft idea for all of those vases under your sink.

DID YOU MISS THESE POSTS FROM THE WEEK?.

HOW TO MAKE MERCURY GLASS DECOR

This is a fun craft and a great way to repurpose all of those flower vases under the sink.

READ THE HOW TO HERE

HOW TO PAINT CABINET PULLS WITH A TOOTHPICK

Now you have to click the link below. ;0)

CLICK HERE

JCREW FACTORY + TARGET FOR SPRING!

That little potted plant below is a favorite. It is over in the Magnolia houseware section at Target. I bought three and went back and bought two more. They are petite and look great in a guest bathroom or on a desk. The link below will take you to the Target page. And I have my eye on that bucket hat, but I don’t want to look like Gilligan’s sister. Plus, I am on a spending break this month.

SHOP

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THE WEEKEND EDIT + LIES LIES LIES YEAH

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Did you catch the Thompson Twin reference in the headline?

What happened to them and are they really twins?

So there were 1 1/2 lies in last week’s Weekend Edit.

My sister caught it and had a funny comment. I think it’s funny that no one guessed the lie.

Before I reveal it you can reread the original list:

10 TRUTHS AND A LIE LIST

  1. I lived in a trailer my first year of life.
  2. My maiden name is an alcoholic beverage spelled backwards.
  3. I cannot tread water.
  4. I was introduced to my husband by his ex-girlfriend.
  5. My dad was in the seminary to study to be a priest.
  6. I auditioned to be an Oscar Mayer hotdog mascot in college.
  7. My husband and I separated on before our one year anniversary.
  8. My first car accident was with a rabbi.
  9. I have a re-ocurring nightmare that I am short 3 college credit hours of Spanish.
  10. On more than one occassion I blamed the missing brownies/cookies on our dog(s).
  11. I told a white lie so my younger son could be in his brother’s confirmation class.

Disclosure: We are an open book with our adulting kids. We are open about all of the struggles and successes. They have heard all of the truths and probably a few more lies. ;0)

Some of you know me better than others, but we often get an idea of one’s personality through their words, written or spoken. Do you agree?

Most of my friends tell me I write the blog (not residential property contracts) the way I talk.

So basically I am a squirrel with verbal skills.

I love all comments so thank you.

Because like my mother-n law used to say, … she did not care if people were talking about her behind her back, she was just thrilled to be trending. #bestmotherinlawever

Total aside: but that chair is very similar to these chairs.

THE LIE:

I did not try out to be an Oscar Mayer hotdog mascot in college. No one thought this was a lie. It just makes me giggle when I reread that sentence.

If you have watched my Youtube videos you might think that explains shy she why she auditioned to be a hotdog.

My acting skills are best suited inside of a foam hotdog. ;0)

But, my daughter auditioned for an Oscar Mayer commercial with her best friend Jacob. Sadly, neither Jacob nor Ash made the cut.

But for a brief moment, we had hopes of her on the Rosie show!

I wonder what happened to the winner?

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

DID YOU MISS THESE POSTS FROM THE WEEK?

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YOU MUST CHECK OUT THIS BEFORE + AFTER OFFICE HUTCH

birdhouse centerpiece
READ THE DETAILS HERE

THIS WEEKEND PROJECT MIGHT CHANGE YOUR MOOD

before and after garage entry door makeover
CHECK OUT THE BEFORE + AFTER

SPRING FINDS

SHOP

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THE WEEKEND EDIT + 10 TRUTHS ABOUT ME

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Okay, today I am stepping way out of my comfort zone to share 10 truths about myself (and one lie). I know, right? But it occurred to me that many of you only know me as the voice behind my blog Everyday Edits.

Some of you know me as a Realtor and many of you fall under one of my two passions and are friends! But very few of you know these ten fun facts about me. Let’s do 10 truths and a lie.

Sissy, you are not allowed to answer! Let me know what the lie is in the comments, on Everyday Edits Facebook page here. Or you can email me at laura@everydayedits.co. (no “m” on the end).Lets go!

10 TRUTHS + A LIE ABOUT ME

  1. I lived in a trailer my first year of life.
  2. My maiden name is an alcoholic beverage spelled backwards.
  3. I cannot tread water.
  4. I was introduced to my husband by his ex-girlfriend.
  5. My dad was in the seminary to study to be a priest.
  6. I auditioned to be an Oscar Mayer hotdog mascot in college.
  7. My husband and I separated on before our one year anniversary.
  8. My first car accident was with a rabbi.
  9. I have a re-ocurring nightmare that I am short 3 college credit hours of Spanish.
  10. On more than one occassion I blamed the missing brownies/cookies on our dog(s).
  11. I told a white lie so my younger son could be in his brother’s confirmation class.

Remember to guess the lie!

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

  • I bought 5 of these at Target.
  • Have you made a pretzel crust?
  • This Anthropologie candle is $10 off right now.
  • We lost a dear friend in our Mastermind and blogging group. Marty found the words that escaped me this week. I know Paula is playing tennis and hiking with all the dogs who made it over the Rainbow Bridge. She and my first doubles partner can talk about me ;0).
  • I am grateful for the emails we exchanged over the years & my chance to meet her last summer in Atlanta, while enduring treatments and medication changes.

DID YOU MISS THESE POSTS FROM THE WEEK?

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HOW TO MAKE A SPRING CENTERPIECE WITH A BIRDHOUSE

birdhouse centerpiece
READ THE DETAILS HERE

THRIFTY WALL ART WITH ENGINEER PRINTS

CLICK HERE

WHAT IS IN MY SHOPPING CART FOR SPRING !

SHOP

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THE WEEKEND EDIT+ WHEN HUSBAND IS AWAY

Happy Weekend!

Welcome to the Weekend Edit. Thank you for showing up this morning and opening this 3-4 minute breezy, lighthearted newsletter. My husband is visiting our son in Dayton for 42 hours. I have the house to myself. He gets nervous when he sees me pull out the paint cans as he heads to the airport. The only thing that scares him more is when my sister is with me.

how to repurpose paint cans

.A huge shout out to Katie from Preppy Empty Nester who shared my blog with her readers. My name is Laura and you can read about me here.

meet laura the founder of Everyday Edits where she shares her passion for real estate with home decor.

AND NOW IN THE BEST NEWS OF THE WEEK … NATHAN CHEN!!!!

Can we just take a minute for Nathan?! If you missed his gold medal performance you can watch it here. His story, after a terrible finish in 2018, is a reminder to all of us. Never give up! He is studying the same major as my youngest (except Nathan is at Yale) and he (Nathan) is an Olympian. Evan is a state champion x3 and he is also an accounting major (proud mama bear). And my kids do not read my blog. ;0)

Does anyone know if Nathan’s parents were at the Olympics? Awkward? You Can read his story amazing story here.

Oh my gosh, he nailed every triple axel, a triple lutz and the triple toe combination while skating to reworked songs by Elton John. I had to rework The Weekend Edit because how do I follow Nathan Chen?

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

  • In breaking news I am going to tackle a charcuterrie board. This lady is my inspiration.
  • How are your resolutions? Do you remember when I celebrated the new year with a 1/2 dozen donuts? Well those pounds showed up last week.
  • So I am back to this plan.
  • I watched When Harry Met Sally. Do you have a favorite romantic comedy?
  • Who has watched Emily in Paris? My girlfriend texted me while on a flight to some where really sunny, to tell me I reminded her of Emily. I thought she meant Emily’s mother. Or maybe she said I talk like her or something. I am curious because I could be her mother.
  • And you know who her dad is, right?
  • Guess what I am going to watch this weekend? #wink

THE WEEKEND EDIT .

DID YOU SEE THESE POPULAR POSTS ON EVERYDAY EDITS?

CHECK OUT MY GOODWILL TRAY FOR WINTER TO SPRING DECOR

Comments: I think I nailed my favorite color combo for winter: pinks, creamy whites and greens.

winter to spring tray
READ THE DETAILS HERE

KEEP THESE PEANUT BUTTER +CHOCOLATE BITES IN THE FREEZER

chocolate and peanut butter bites
RECIPE HERE

EMPTY NEST HUSBAND

Disclaimer: My husband is working on his list for me. I will share his later!

reminders for my empty nest husband
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WHAT I BOUGHT ON JCREW FACTORY ONLINE

Okay, this is my 3rd sweatshirt (it’s dressier than a sweatshirt). I think my collection is complete. I love the green one too! I could have skipped the off-white one.

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +RING RING

Happy Weekend!

Let’s kick the Weekend Edit off with a little trivia! How many songs do you know that have the word ring in the lyrics? Any guesses? I know of at least two songs.

thrifty ideas to decorate for Valentine's Day

In completely unrelated but surprising news, we had a coyote stop by the other morning. When I reviewed the video it reminded me of an open house when neighbors casually stop by to check out their neighbor’s home. Raise your hand if you are guilty of this? My husband goes to all the open houses (except mine). ;0) This is a judgment-free space here at Everyday Edits.

As usual, Chloe and Elliott were clueless about the curious coyote but both of them start to bark as soon as they hear the UPS truck turn into our street. Every. Single. Day.

4 Once I figure out how to share our Ring videos I’ll share the coyote. If you saw my stories

on Instagram, there is a bit of a learning curve

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WEEKEND THOUGHTS

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DID YOU MISS THESE POSTS THIS WEEK ON EVERYDAY EDITS?

PEPPERMINT KISS COOKIES

No, you are not losing your mind! I posted this over the holidays too! It’s great for any red and white holiday cookie jar!

peppermint Kiss cookies for Valentine's Day
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THRIFTY WAYS TO DECORATE FOR THE VALENTINE SEASON

thrifty ideas to decorate for Valentine's Day
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I SHARED THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

how to add childhood keepsakes and family heirlooms into decor
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THE WEEKEND EDIT + THE DONUT DIET

I started the new year with a donut… more like a 1/2 a dozen donuts. This is how I start every new year. My resolutions start the first Monday of the New Year! So in two years I am going to be in a pickle (or in a box of donuts).

During the holidays I discovered The Morning Brew. It’s a free easy breezy read with news and fun facts. Before the new year, TMB crew shared a Peloton app discount and I joined with a 60-day free trial (and easy opt out).

So Tuesday rolls around and I’m feeling good (despite the donuts) and I watch (participate) in 3 ten minute taped workouts by Peloton instructors.

These are workout videos that don’t require a bike or treadmill. Fyi apparently treadmill is now just “tred.”

 2 minutes into this wideo and I hated  the format. But, I am a Virgo so I finished the three ten-minute stretching videos. Two days later I could barely walk up the stairs (in a good way if you like to feel your muscles twinging).

So I skip a day and do my usual tred workout and return to the Peloton app.

You guys th background music is what you have in a spin class. It was thumping sounded like  the music  resorts play at the young adult pools. You know, the resorts that cost more than young adults can afford so they invite their parents. And we sit at the leisure pool.

I am going to continue with my free Peloton at home trial.

But seriously, this is my favorite online, free workout series. I have used it for years to mixup my walking/running workouts. I found it after an overuse running injury left me on the couch with a bag of donuts. My kids tease me but between you and me none of them could complete the 10-minute ab workout.

Okay let’s skip to what happened on the blog this week (in between touching base with my first-time home buyers club and getting ready for 2022!

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

  • If you have a favorite Made in the USA brand please share in the comments or email me!
  • We finished Yellowstone season 4. Who are your top two favorite and least favorite characters?
  • I have a giveaway for a Pottery Barn giftcard. You can read details here.

Let’s get on to …

THE WEEKEND EDIT

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DID YOU SEE THESE POPULAR POSTS ON EVERYDAY EDITS?

HOW TO STORE ALL THAT TISSUE PAPER

how to store tissue paper
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THESE OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLLS WERE A HIT ON PINTEREST

Sidenote: This recipe is from one of my “oldest” friend’s mom. We love them & so does Pinterest! !

RECIPE HERE

SIMPLE WINTER HOME DECOR IDEAS

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WHAT I BOUGHT ON AMAZON

favorite cookbooks on Amazon
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