Category Archives: Family

Why You Should Help Your Friends Move

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Stacey

I am not interested in buying your house, but I would like to use your rest room, flip through your magazines, rearrange your carefully shelved items, and handle your food products in an unsanitary manner. – Apu Nahasapeemapetilon People often moan about helping … Continue reading →

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DIY Dad

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Stacey

I want you to show your father some love and/or respect. – Homer Simpson From a tender age, my brother and I helped our dad with home improvement projects. Along the way, I picked up some DIY knowledge, but more importantly, I learned not … Continue reading →

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Tigers, Tigers, Burning Bright

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Stacey

Completely unrelated to the usual topic of this blog… Hull City, we could not be more proud! #hcafc

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Mom’s Decor Tips

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Stacey

There’s only one girl whose opinion matters to me–my mom. – Bart Simpson It’s Mother’s Day in the states.* Happy Mother’s Day, Momma! My mother is an artist and decorator with a great eye. I am neither of those things. But … Continue reading →

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Anglo-American House of Pancakes

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stacey

Back up a bit now. When are the pancakes coming in the mail? – Homer Simpson Yesterday was Pancake Day in England, and Chez D’oh. Shrove Tuesday is better known in much of the world as a last-ditch party before … Continue reading →

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Kevin Appreciation Month

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Stacey

Marge, look at me! We’ve been separated for a day, and I’m as dirty as a Frenchman. In another few hours, I’ll be dead! – Homer Simpson We were in England for Christmas, which was wonderful. Then I came home … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Helen’s Sugarplum Kitchen

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Stacey

Relax, we’re just looky-loos. We’re only here to compare our  lifestyle. – Marge Simpson After a year that included an unfinished bedroom redo dating from early spring, let’s focus on Other People’s Makeovers! Today’s virtual visit is to the Kev’s sister’s place. … Continue reading →

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Stepping It Up

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Kevin

Mmmmmmm, floor pie! – Homer Simpson Ben bought a house last year. On a recent visit, I helped fix a couple of things around the place. The biggest challenge was tidying up the floor transition from the kitchen to the … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: We are happy, we are merry. Army: We are happy, we are merry. Bart: We got a rhyming dictionary. Army: We got a rhyming dictionary. – The Simpsons Holy blog-appropriate gifts, Batman! A very merry Christmas to you and … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Lois and Ben’s Living Room

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Stacey

This tree reminds me of your father. Round in the middle, thinning up top and your hands get sticky when you touch him. – Marge Simpson Remember Ben (and sweetheart Lois) moved into a house this year? This was the … Continue reading →

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