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Find Your Perfect Outdoor Party Essentials 6

Thank you Wayfair for some great summer ideas to use in this blog post! Find Your Perfect Outdoor Party Essentials#Wayfair #Outdoor #PartyIf you’re like me, you love being outdoors! My family lives at around 6500 feet in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. Everyone always hears Arizona, and automatically thinks […]

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spring mattress

Is It Time for a Spring Mattress Refresh? 2

Is It Time for a Spring Mattress Refresh?#WayfairAtHome #WayfairMattressRefreshIt’s hard to believe that it’s already Spring! Where has the time gone? This year was a memorable one for weather here in the White Mountains of Arizona. We had struggled with moisture for the past few years, and finally were able […]


Cleaning 101 – Tips You Need for a Clean Home 8

Cleaning 101 – Tips You Need for a Clean Home#Cleaning101 #Wayfair #TigerStrypesBlog The winter here in the Arizona mountains has been crazy. We just got a storm that left around 3 feet of snow on the ground…I know the East Coasters are laughing at me right now, but for us […]

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shadow box

Make a Shadow Box Valentine Gift #TigerStrypesBlog 7

Make a Shadow Box Valentine Gift #TigerStrypesBlog #Valentine Shopping recently, I found a bunch of plain shadow boxes at a local store on clearance after Christmas, and figured they would be useful in making just about anything.  Seeing a post online of someone adding a sticker to the front, so […]


Create Winter Style at Home with Wayfair! 2

Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this blog post!Create Winter Style at Home with Wayfair!#Wayfair #WinterStyle It’s hard to believe that January is almost over. Here in the White Mountains of Arizona, winter lasts a bit longer than some other places. The past few years we were praying […]

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new year

New Year, New Décor – It’s Time! (Sponsored by Wayfair) 7

Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this sweet blog post! New Year, New Décor – It’s Time! #WayfairNewYear #WayfairAtHome #SponsoredI can’t believe that it’s already 2019.  My birthday was just a few days ago, and being almost to the mid-40 area, I’m starting to look at life a […]


I Learned How to Make String Art #TigerStrypesBlog 10

I Learned How to Make String Art #TigerStrypesBlog #StringArt I’ve seen a lot of photos of string art lately, and it made me want to learn how to do it myself.  I checked out different forums online, and couldn’t really find a very down-to-earth tutorial, so I put a few […]

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1000 Bulbs

Light Up Your Space With 1000 Bulbs 6

Thank you #USFG for partnering with me on this blog post! Light Up Your Space with 1000 Bulbs!#USFG #1000Bulbs I’ve seen ads for 1000 Bulbs online, but have never shopped with them before. When I saw the info about them on US Family Guide, I figured it was a great […]


Make Some Mummy Candleholders #Halloween #TigerStrypesBlog 2

Make Some Mummy Candleholders #TigerStrypesBlog #Halloween I cannot believe that it’s already the end of October.  Where does time go?  With our son almost being 18, the days of trick-or-treating are over.   Well, until we take the Grandkids, but that will be a long, long, …….long time in the future!!  […]

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stream

Stream Media with Google Chromecast 4

Thank you Best Buy & Google for partnering with me on this blog post! Stream Media with Google Chromecast#ad @BestBuy @madebygoogle Chromecast is designed to make the most of the apps and entertainment already on your phone. Shows, movies, live TV, YouTube, photos and more. It’s all just a tap […]


Who’s Ready for S’More Fun? (Sponsored by Wayfair) 6

Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this sweet blog post!Who’s Ready for S’More Fun?#WayfairMarshmallowMadness #Sponsored #adIt’s crazy to think that it’s already August!! Here in the mountains of Arizona, we’re usually out all Spring and Summer long enjoying backyard barbecues, parties, etc. This year, however, was one of […]

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bench

Make an Upcycled Twin Headboard Bench #TigerStrypesBlog 10

How To Make an Upcycled Twin Headboard Bench #TigerStrypesBlog #Upcycled #Bench It seems like when you think that you have the perfect piece of furniture, you end up needing something else.  We had a cute set of bunkbeds for our son, be he ended up not really liking them.  We […]


Create an Emergency “Go Kit” for Your Family 16

Create an Emergency “Go Kit” for Your Family#EmergencyGoKit #Disaster #Family Being a member of the local Search & Rescue Team for our County, and previously working with the American Red Cross, as part of the Disaster Action Team, we deal regularly with natural and man-made disasters. This summer has already […]

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troy-bilt

Keep Your Yard Trimmed with Troy-Bilt 12

Thank you Viewpoints & Troy-Bilt for partnering with me on this blog post!Keep Your Yard Trimmed with a Troy-Bilt Curved Shaft String Trimmer #ad #sponsored #viewpoints #TroyBiltI received the Troy-Bilt Curved Shaft String Trimmer to try out at my home and let you all know of our opinions on it. […]


Dr. Jacobs Naturals are Amazing! 12

Thank you #USFG & Dr. Jacob’s for partnering with me on this blog post!Dr. Jacobs Naturals are Amazing!#USFG #DrJacobs31 #TigerStrypesBlogI recently heard about the Dr. Jacobs Naturals brand from US Family Guide and really wanted to try it. We never really thought of it back in the day, but now […]

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wonder

Things That Bring Back Memories – The Wonder Years #MondayMemories 12

For this week’s “Things That Bring Back Memories” post, I am going to pick something in the topic of “TELEVISION” and go with The Wonder Years.  This was a show that was great for parents and the kids.  It always had some stories that made you think, and gave you things to […]


Spring Outdoor Grilling & Entertaining with Wayfair – My Blogger’s Picks! 8

Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this blog post & letting me be a part of the ” Blogger’s Picks” Spring Outdoor Grilling & Entertaining with Wayfair My Blogger’s Picks!#Wayfair #BloggersPicks #Shopping #TigerStrypesBlogIf you’re like me, you’re always looking around online for great deals, and amazing products. Wayfair […]

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restoration

Find a Restoration Service to Repair That Water Damage 12

Find a Restoration Service to Repair That Water Damage Who hasn’t dealt with the problems of owning or renting a home?  You just get settled and than you hear that dreaded dripping sound from the kitchen or bathroom.  Have you been there?  If you’re like most, you figure that it […]


Learn How to Make an Outdoor Brick Bench #TigerStrypesBlog 17

Learn How to Make an Outdoor Brick Bench #TigerStrypesBlog You can call them bricks, or blocks…whatever you want.  I have seen things like this in home improvement store catalogs, and always wanted to make some for my yard.  Well, with Spring almost upon us here in the mountains of AZ, […]


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Make a Road Trip Activity Case #TigerStrypesBlog 12

Make a Road Trip Activity Case #TigerStrypesBlog If you have a child, like I do, you know of the times when you just have to even travel around town and get the classic “are we there yet?” question.  Well, for us living in the mountains, most of our road trips […]