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Haven Conference 2012 {pictures, pictures, pictures}

I know I’m a few days late in getting my Haven Conference post up but you’ll see why at the end of the post. Better late than never right!? I had so much fun at the conference!!! I will never be able to tell you all the hilarious stories and brilliant things I learned but over time I will definitely try! This post just a glimpse of the conference and of all the fabulous people I met. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen a few of these pictures but there are some new ones too. 🙂… Read More

How to Make Unpacking Stress Free (Packing and Moving Tips)

“I just read your moving tips post. My question is so what’s next? I’m in the middle of a move right now moving back to my home state after a six year stint in the military and I am completely dreading unpacking my house. Last time I moved was from my overseas duty station to stateside so I didn’t have much to unpack but now to babies and a marriage later I have an entire house to unpack. Got any tips?” Great question! I’m sure you’re not the only one that has read my moving post and wondered that. Here… Read More

Pantry Organization Tips

A while back I received this question from a reader of mine, about her “problem pantry”. I’ll let her explain: “I’ve hated this pantry since we moved into our home 6 years ago. It’s always been a problem and I just don’t know what to do with it. If I had it my way, I’d tear the whole darn thing out and put in open shelving. But my husband is very much against that idea. The pantry is fairly deep and quite wide. However, the door to the pantry is very narrow. So about half of the pantry… Read More

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Hi there Ask Anna readers!! My name is Kristyn, and I blog over at Lil’ Luna. Come on over and say hi for some fun and cute crafts, recipes and printables. I’m so happy to be here today while Anna is at Haven. Actually, I wish I was with her!! LOL! I’m sure she is having the time of her life!!! Well, today I wanted to share with you an awesome recipe!! Being from the family I am we are all about homemade goodies, especially our COOKIES! The thought of a store bought chocolate chip cookie actually makes me want… Read More

How to Iron a Dress Shirt the Dry Cleaner’s Way

Hi Ask Anna readers, it’s Kim! I’m back this month to share with you a skill I honed during college. While attending school, I got a part time job as a presser at a dry cleaners and believe it or not – I loved it! It was hard work, but really satisfying. There’s just something about turning a disheveled piece of clothing into a nice, crisp garment. I learned how to iron just about everything while there and today I’m going to show you how to press a men’s dress shirt. Follow this tutorial and with a little practice,… Read More

Craft Room Inspiration with Chip It!

Remember my craft room project?† Well, I’ve had it on hold for the last couple of months {working on other projects}, but now I’m ready to resume the makeover.† Today I’m showing you all of the before pictures, and I’m going to show you a super-awesome tool, from Sherwin-Williams, that is going to get me back on track and ready to paint!†† When we moved into this house Malea was only 18 months old, so this room became the Play/Dump-Everything-We-Don’t-Know-What-To-Do-With Room. There is so much randomness and lack of order in this room that it really stresses me… Read More

Mad Men Birthday Party {sneak peek}

I survived last week. I think it’s pretty much a miracle that I survived, but I did. Let me just tell you that I do not recommend scheduling a blog transfer, having your daughter’s 1st ballet recital, having your daughter get sick for 3+ days, and planning a huge themed birthday party all in the same week. All of those things landing on the same week equals lots and lots of stress! But like I said I survived. I think my new site is awesome, Malea is healthy and happy again, the recital was amazing {she totally stole the show}… Read More

Oreck Magnesium Vacuum Review

I am so excited to introduce to you a fantastic set of vacuum cleaners! My friends, meet the “Brand New, Oreck Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner Power Team”!!! Oreck sent me this dynamic duo to review and I was eager for the opportunity to try out a pair of vacuum cleaners from such a well known and reputable company. As a consumer I value product reviews when looking to make a purchase so what you are reading today are my honest opinions. The thing I love the most about the Magnesium is how flat it can get! Definitely don’t need a… Read More