hosting an overnight (or a few nights!) guest is a special sweet blessing to tyler and me. it’s such a blessing to us to spend time with and love on a guest!

here are some few simple tips from our home to yours to host an overnight guest.
1. no matter what accommodations you offer, whether sleeping bag on the floor or california king size bed and jacuzzi tub, offer a warm smile, open arms, and big hug!
2. tyler and i like …

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with all of my girls from small group going away to college, jen (the other girl in our small group not going off to college this fall) and i wanted to treat them with a college care package.
we also didn’t want to break the bank.
with careful planning,  a short list of good ideas, one trip to target, and a little bit of craftiness, jen and i created cute college care packages for our girls.
The Care Packages included ::
** big pink …

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frugal girl, you don’t have to give up gift-giving **

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One of my favorite affordable retailers is (almost) within walking distance from my house.
Another one of my favorite things is to be able to give the perfect gift at an affordable price!
Whenever I need a good, affordable gift for a family member or friend, I go first to TJ Maxx!
Recently, Stephen and Robin – Tyler’s brother our our sister in law – moved into their very first new home! Tyler and I are so happy for them and we wanted …

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My brothers and sisters and I along with my aunt (she the brains behind the whole event!) are planning a dinner party for my parents’ twenty-fifth wedding anniversary in May!! I cannot let all of the secrets out, but I do want to let you know the great vendors we are working with so that when you are planning your next family party, you can know the best people to work with!
1. The Highgrove Estate in Fuquay Varina North Carolina …

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