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About Me
- Jamie
- I'm a wife to a wonderful husband and a mom of three beautiful children. I love finding great deals or other tips and sharing them with others.
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Favorite Things 2024: my friend Christie! - Welcome to Favorite Things 2024! Don't you love to see behind the scenes of women to see what they would recommend with no agenda, they are not trying t...
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Weekend Reading 11.17.24 - Yesterday I got a jump on my holiday shopping. There’s a wonderful outdoor mall about 45 minutes from my house, I grab a latte and go store to store gather...1 day ago
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How to Build a Coffee Table with Turned Legs - Learn how to build a DIY Coffee table with Turned Legs with free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic. I’m back with a new build in an effort to make ...2 days ago
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Easy Sugared Spun Cotton Orange Ornament-Vintage Style - Traditional spun cotton ornaments require adding layers and layers of cotton. We cut out a step in this tutorial. This step by step easy sugared spun co...3 days ago
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Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (November 18-24) - A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watcher...3 days ago
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Downsizing Update: Almost 5 Years Later - [image: Downsizing Update: Almost 5 Years Later] In November of 2020, we published a post called “*What’s It Like To Downsize*” after living in our smaller...4 days ago
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Cheesy Pickle Ramen - Creamy Cheesy Pickle Ramen goes out to all my fellow pickle lovers. Packaged cheese ramen is paired with sliced cheese, spicy chili crisp and crunchy dil...6 days ago
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Rugs I Love & Others I Don’t - It took me almost 20 years and 12 houses before I believed in the power of a large rug. Before that I thought rugs were just decor or just something soft...6 days ago
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Turkey craft for kids - [image: knock off watercolor turkey craft for kids] This Turkey craft for kids is the perfect activity to do in November! Create such a darling decoration ...1 week ago
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How to Install DIY Panel Molding and Wall Trim - How to add a DIY library paneling molding look to your walls. Install your own wall molding (and save a ton!) that gives you that classic library/dark aca...
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Cozy Dollar Store Christmas Centerpiece - Cozy Dollar Store Christmas Centerpiece. Create a Terrain-inspired holiday centerpiece on a budget with dollar store finds! This DIY project combines bot...1 week ago
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10 Popular Christmas Trees from Amazon - Hey friends! I can’t believe November is here! I love this season of Thanksgiving. We are enjoying the cooler temperatures and the falling leaves. But yo...2 weeks ago
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We Love and Miss You, Chexy - Can I Get My Chex (Chexy) May 4, 2001-October 25, 2024 “Oh what a gift to have known a horse that changed your life.” Chexy was that “heart” horse for Kam...
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Locker Room Inspired Bathroom Reveal - *For info on my online design service, please click here. I currently have openings for new projects! I'm really excited to share this Locker Room Inspi...
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Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe - [image: Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe] This crockpot pumpkin spice dump cake is so simple to make and such a warm, comforting fall treat to enj...2 months ago
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Celebrate Good Times, Come On - During our early years of marriage, my husband and I had an inside joke that when the going got tough, I’d lean into “more fun Schmidt.” I actively chose...2 months ago
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How to Make a Finial Flag Stand - It is time again for another fun creative idea as part of the Handcrafted Society! This month is a super simple idea…but I really love it! I am a huge fa...5 months ago
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A Letter for My Mom - A letter to all of you, my mom's beloved readers and dear friends, from her daughter Abbey: I am heartbroken to write this. Our beloved mom, Sarah, pass...
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What are the best dogs in the for the small flat? - The Best Small Dog Breeds for Your Tiny Flat Living in a small flat can make owning a dog seem…11 months ago
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Everything You Need to Decorate For Fall! – The Ultimate List - You asked for a one-stop shop to decorate for fall, and we heard you loud and clear! As you know, fall is such a cozy and inviting season, and we want to...1 year ago
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Park City Utah - When we first had babies, one of my dreams was that when they each turned 13 - I wanted to take them on a special trip - just them and Scott and I. I wa...2 years ago
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Tartan Plaid Bedroom - Perhaps the only thing I like better than plaid is tartan plaid. There is just something about it in classic Christmas colors that has me swooning over i...2 years ago
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Smoked Sausage Jambalaya (Instant Pot) - I have no idea where I found this recipe but it is fantastic! I love it so much! If I owe you credit, please drop me an email. This recipe is so good and f...3 years ago
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The Best of Amazon - [image: The Best of Amazon] 1 . Kitchen Scrub Brushes – Super useful and looks beautiful by your sink. A win-win! 2. Vintage Inspired Rug – This rug line ...3 years ago
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - [image: Pin It] This is such a quick easy budget friendly recipe, and so savory. I serve this on fresh buns, and some kids choose to top with BBQ sauce. ...
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Tutorial: Appliqued Fall Wreath Pillow - This quick project can help you bring a bit of the fall color inside your home! The post Tutorial: Appliqued Fall Wreath Pillow appeared first on V and C...4 years ago
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Pegboard Corner Desk Tutorial - Full Tutorial will be ready October 6, 2020 Every home in the world could double as a school at any moment during this pandemic. We learned that the hard...4 years ago
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Camp Lucy- 40th Birthday Weekend - Who knew that 40 years would go by so fast?! My big birthday was last weekend and despite all the craziness of COVID-19, my husband and I were able to get ...
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Our ugly laundry room - When we moved in here in 2015, there was one room that didn't get touched at all. No paint, maybe even no cleaning beforehand. It was ugly as hell, and we ...
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How to Diet - The message for so many decades, promoted by the likes of skinny, incredibly well tended women such as Jane Fonda, was "no pain, no gain". It had to hurt, ...
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Winter Blues Wednesday - It's a Party #437 - Welcome to this week's Winter Blues Wednesday party. Last week's party was filled with so many awesome ideas and inspiration. Here are this week's features...4 years ago
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One day closer - Hi friends, After my last post, seems as though we have made some progress. So much in fact, Madison was able to have a seat in her very first class today....
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Coffee Filter Lamp Shade - Coffee filters! Who’da thunk it. I have seen them on a wreath (very cute), but not on a lamp. With $2 and 2 hours, you can make-over a lampshade. These pho...5 years ago
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A Fond Farewell - I am writing today to say farewell to blogging. I have loved this blog. I started *The Shabby Nest* in 2008, and it has been a source of joy, it has prov...
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Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice - This recipe for Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice is an old-school Our Best Bites classic that is pretty much my go-to side dish with any summery, tropical...5 years ago
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Creamy Queso with a Kick! - Creamy Queso with a Kick! *Ingredients:* 12 oz evaporated milk (one can) 1/2 pound American cheese, cut into small cubes (you might need to find this behin...
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Roasted Asparagus - [image: Roasted Asparagus] Today I’m walking you through the best way to make roasted asparagus so it’s perfect every time! You just need asparagus, oil,...5 years ago
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New house: framing - I was really hoping to document this whole house build process as we went along, but it has all been going SO quickly and keeping me SO busy, I rarely even...5 years ago
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DIY Dining Table - We’ve lived in this house for three years now. Pretty quickly after we moved in, we decided to nix the formal dining room and dine solely in our eat-in kit...6 years ago
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Hello world! - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!6 years ago
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Weathered Farmhouse Table (part 2) - Here is how I finished my table... I stained it the table using Minwax Dark Walnut stain and let it dry overnight. I then applied minwax paste wax to th...
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Spooky Halloween Bottles (free printable!) - Halloween is one of those excuses to have a little goofy fun with your decor. It doesn't have to be jack-o-lanterns and severed heads or anything, just a l...7 years ago
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That's My Letter is Moving - [image: new site jaimecostiglio.com] Eight years of blogging here at That's My Letter and it's time for a change! Please be patient as I move everything o...
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Lavender Festival - For the last two years I've had so much fun going to the Lavender Festival in Blanco Texas. Sadly because we've had very wet springs both years the lavende...
7 years ago -
Take Your Daughter to Work Day - I titled this "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" because the new politically correct version doesn't have the same ring to it. I didn't even realize that the...
7 years ago -
My Orchid Plan - Hi blogging friends! Here's a little story that might be more entertaining to you than to most of my "real life" friends. Sometimes I think they love me d...
7 years ago -
The winding down of a blog - Greetings, from the world's worst blogger! I hate to admit it, but my blog is winding down, folks. While I'll still get a kick to write every so often, mos...
7 years ago -
FREE Cut Files for February - SVG and DXF for Silhouette and Cameo - *This post contains affiliate links to products I use. By purchasing through the link you receive the item at the same (or sometimes even a discounted) pri...
7 years ago -
DIYShowOff 2016 Review - [image: [Valid RSS]] [image: 2016 DIYShowOff recap] Looking back at 2106, it was a year with more crafts than home improvement which means that we’re goi...7 years ago
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Dining Chair Slipcovers - My client has an amazingly beautiful home full of slipcovers! It was gorgeous and she wanted to soften the wood kitchen table and chairs by adding slipcov...7 years ago
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Instant Frame - [image: Instant Frame] I have a blank area at the top of the stairs that I’m excited to finally decorate. I came up with a lot of different ideas but fin...8 years ago
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Soft Chocolate Almond Biscotti - These biscotti are baked for a shorter time, making them softer than the traditional version. These are easy to make, and the recipe makes about 16 la...
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A Cottage Style Christmas - 2015 - Welcome to our Cottage Style Christmas home! I am super excited to have been invited by Judy of 20 North Ora blog and Cathy of my 1929 Cottage Charmer bl...
8 years ago -
(via Amazon.com: fat pants t shirt) - link: http://amzn.to/1O7S9dV (via Amazon.com: fat pants t shirt)8 years ago
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Easy recycled sweater pumpkins! - - Happy fall everyone!! I love fall so much but not when it's still 80 degrees outside! I'm hoping to see a little dip in the temps in the next wee...
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Open floor plan - I have been itching to bust out the upper cabinets in our kitchen since we moved in 6 years ago! We finally did it! And removed the small counter and pole...
9 years ago -
Barn Door for a Closet! - These closet doors are dreamy!!! *Dream Book Design *turned an unattractive closet door into something I want!!! Learn *how to build a barn door for a...
9 years ago -
6 months - I cannot believe that Holden hit the six month mark this month! I have no idea how time is passing by so quickly. It's definitely bittersweet to watch yo...
9 years ago -
DIY {Frozen} Hair! - I finished a fun project last week, while Dallas was snowed and iced in! This takes right at an hour to make. So, pretty quick and easy! My kind of p...
9 years ago -
Small Wedding Rings - Is Beyoncé having her Jay Z wedding ring tattoo removed is an older photo Bey posted on her website a while ago that shows a small bandage wrapped around h...9 years ago
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September- Trip to the Rosemary Beach, Florida - In September, the kids and I went to Florida with my parents. We all piled in my freshly-vacuumed SUV and headed out of town for the eight hour drive. Tw...
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King of Country - Back in June we went to see George Strait! Us girls in the family decided to all go and had so much fun. It was a such a great concert! We all met at o...
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Spooooky Greetings - *Just Dropping By* *With a * *Halloween "Hi!"* Hoping all your Tricks turn into Treats!
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Blue+White Nautical Dresser - I'm back with a dresser makeover this time.... a two-tone nautical themed dresser! I didn't get a chance to get any good pictures before i...
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Chalkboard signs~ - This window was broken, so I replaced the glass with a pieces of chalkboard. I had intended on just using it for messages, but I really do love having ...
10 years ago -
Healthy Homemade Ice Cream - This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Wet-Nap but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyou...
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Instagram killed my blog. - I miss this blog, and I miss all of YOU. I wish there were more hours in the day. But, pretty please, stay in touch with my crazy via *I N S T A G R A M*... ...10 years ago
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Seven - SEVEN! It is, of course, impossible for me to believe Amelia Kate is seven now. I can still see them handing her to me. The first time I laid eyes on that ...10 years ago
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Resolution Check - OK. About those resolutions. I'm actually doing better than I thought I'd be. Usually it takes me a little longer to get going, but this year I feel con...10 years ago
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Love Always, Michelle - [image: 2011-12-013] After her last post, Michelle underwent a painful chemo regiment that she ended up having a bad reaction to. Subsequent scans revealed...
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Marble Tile Fireplace Surround + Family Room Progress - Hello there! I realize these updates are slow coming... I blog in fits and starts or not at all, and it's about all I can do these days. Life is busy an...
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{pendant lights} I almost forgot how to blog - [image: photo 689ef99c-4f83-44ab-aef1-37f199570a51_zps49cf75f3.jpg] Dearest friends, I understand it's been a very very long time. I know there is no need ...
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Oh, the difference a year (or three) makes... - The saying goes "time flies when you're having fun" and I couldn't agree more. When it comes to renovating, as fun as it is, there should really be an ent...
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The End - It’s not just the end of the year, I’m afraid it’s also the end of this blog. I feel bad for just blurting it out like this on New Year’s Eve but the end o...10 years ago
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Checking In - Hi!! First of all, I want to say we are all okay and doing great! Y'all are so sweet to email and check on us since I haven't posted in months. I have a...
11 years ago -
funky vintage sideboard - You might all remember me mentioning my fabulous neighbor who loves to go "picking" for me. Well, she did it again with this piece. She found it at th...
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My blog has moved - Hey friends and readers! My blog has now MOVED TO A NEW SITE. I'd love it if you would update your readers and bookmarks to the new address. You can hav...11 years ago
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8 months later… - I know I said I was done blogging. I was, and I didn’t for long while. I’ve since decided that I miss some of it. I got tired of annoying my family and f...
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Things That Make Me Happy - This little girl. She is now two years old, and an absolute joy. This little flower that no one noticed. My mom and dad. They're such good people, and ...
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My New Site Is Live - Ekkk! My new website just launched!!! I have been planning my new site for about a year now and it is finally live.[image: Screen Shot 2013-04-02 at 10.55...11 years ago
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"MUM" Baby Shower - This was the most scenic baby shower ever! I was privileged to be able to help with it! This was for one of my party throwin' partners, Laurel. Her sis-in-...
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Dry milk verses 2% = mix together! - We recently have come off the W.I.C. program, and was shocked at how expensive milk is!! It's about $3.50 a gallon! W-O-A-H!! I remember reading on One...
11 years ago -
Girls Shared Bedroom {Amy Butler Love} - I'm excited to show you my nieces shared bedroom update. Sometimes when reading blogs or looking at pinterest I get totally overwhelmed and want to do NOT...
12 years ago -
6 Most Important Things List $1.00 - *Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase the list for $1.00.* *I recently read a story about Charles Schwab, of Bethlehem Steel, as told by Mary Kay ...
12 years ago -
New look - Here is a sneak peek of the new blog. I hope to have it up and running by Friday! I can't wait to blog some new recipes. :)
12 years ago -
Best Buy Product Testing | Claro Acne Clearing System - When I was asked to review the Claro Acne Clearing Device I was beyond thrilled. You see, I never had bad skin as most people do as teenagers. For the mos...
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Best of 2011 {take 3} - It sort of feels like I was just writing this same post for last year yesterday. I cannot believe how quickly 2011 has passed up by! When reviewing our dif...
12 years ago -
Cider-Roasted Squash - This is a recipe I found years ago in a magazine. It is a quintessentially fall dish, and you will not believe how good it smells while baking! 8 cups pee...
13 years ago -
LDS General Conference Packets - I always get lots of emails requesting Conference Packets every April and Oct. There are so many great ones out there now days. Here is a link to where I u...13 years ago
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Chris' Graduation - I was trying to decide what events to talk about on this blog to get caught up for the past few months since I have not been blogging. I decided that I abs...
13 years ago -
Butterfly Stained Glass Craft Tutorial - My children love craft projects and recently my little boy was fascinated by all things related to butterflies...so we decided to make stained glass butte...
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Ooma equals Free Phone - As 2011 began, I am sure my long time readers know I sat down to do our annual "family" exam of our finances. We do this each year to ensure that our expe...
13 years ago -
Bits O Brickle Bars - My friend Isabel made these a few years ago and I loved them. They are a fall favorite of mine now! 1 yellow cake mix 1 egg 1/3 c. butter 1 (14 oz.) ...
14 years ago -
Make Your Own Oilcloth Fabric - It all started with gorgeous piece of fabric from Hawthorne Threads. It is from the Modern Meadow collection by Joel Dewberry, and I am in L.O.V.E with it...
14 years ago -
Sneak Peek Photo of My Kitchen Transformation! - Here's a little sneak peek of my kitchen while it was decked out with bridal shower goodies: And a reminder of how it used to look: More photos and de...
14 years ago -
Baby Shower fun! - Remember me? Yeah, I'm the one who used to blog on here often! I wanted to show you guys a few projects that I did for my very best friend's baby shower....
14 years ago -
New Spring Pillows - Ahh, Spring – with it’s colorful blossoms, hint of warmth, and gentle breezes (*well..unless you live in Tornado country…then it’s full of terrifying Tor...
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