• Christmas Beer countdown Sampler
    Christmas,  Gifts

    Christmas Countdown Beer and Cider Sampler

    This homemade Christmas countdown beer and cider sampler is the perfect gift for almost any guy on your list. The idea is simple. Think of it like those paper advent calendars you had as a kid. Instead of opening a little door with chocolate behind it, your recipient unwraps a new beverage each day. You can make each package the same drink or mix it up like I do. The first year I collected beer and ciders from all over the world and included local brews as well. It was a huge hit with my husband who looked forward to the surprise that awaited him at the end of the…

  • Sips and Sweets at Kendra Scott flagship store in Austin.
    Food,  Texas

    Treat Yourself to Sips and Sweets at Kendra Scott in Austin

    1701 South Congress | Sun 11 am – 7 pm | Mon – Wed 10 am – 8 pm | Thur – Sat 10 am – 9 pm Visiting the Kendra Scott Flagship Store South Congress Street in Austin, Texas is home to a lot of great places to eat and shop. Situated right in the heart of SOCO is a shopping experience that incorporates both. Sips and Sweets at the Kendra Scott Flagship store is definitely worth a stop in. Just to clarify, there is another  KS store down the street, however, this location offers wine and sweets to enjoy while you shop. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize there were…

  • Make this adorable coffee sleve
    Blog,  Crafts,  DIY Tutorials,  Gifts

    DIY Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

    Last spring when I was in Hawaii, I frequented the Coffee Gallery on the North Shore of Oahu. Yummy good coffee can be found at the Coffee Gallery and I would highly recommend giving them a try if you are ever in the area. Anyhoo…as a souvenier I purchased a handmade reusable coffee sleeve made from the burlap bags the roasted coffee beans come in. Originally my idea was to try and replicate this sleeve using regular burlap, but when I tried it was an epic failure. The burlap bags the coffee came in were a much tighter weave and didn’t fray as easily, so now I am on the…

  • Survival Kit
    Crafts,  DIY Tutorials,  Gifts

    Finals Week Survival Kit

    Grab the coffee and snacks and get ready to hit the books…it’s finals week!! For high school and college students, there isn’t a more stress-filled week (academically) than finals week. Studying for hours on end, cramming as much information into your tired brain as possible. This week is finals week at our house…the very first of many to come. To ease the pressure just a teeny, tiny bit I put together these Finals Week Survival Kits for my daughter and a few of her close friends. Included in the Survival Kit are Starbucks Frappuccino drinks, Starbucks cookies, coffee flavored candies, sticky notes, new pens and Smartfood cheesy popcorn —get it…SMARTfood!…