Flock Together on Vacation 10/2

Please come back next week and join the fun. I'm off with the family to enjoy the beauty of God's creation on a trip to the mountains and to pick apples :) Have a blessed day!

Cheap and Easy Fix for Scratched-Up DVD's

I'm so happy I came across this tip on Pinterest that REALLY WORKED to fix our scratched DVD's! Finding Nemo was restored on the first try, but The Mickey Mouse Club took about six tries, having less "hang-ups" after each try. Visit this site and see if it works for you too!

 Source: thehandmadedress.blogspot.no via Mikki on Pinterest
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Trunk 'R Treat Car Decorating Ideas

The change in the weather has me thinking about my church's upcoming Trunk 'r Treat and how I might decorate my car this year! It's really a lot of fun seeing the creative side of my church family as they deck out their vehicles! I thought you might like to see a few of them...

Hunting Theme, complete with a Blue Tick Hound!

Fishing Theme on a spooky boat.

Pirate Theme with a convincing ship-like background.

Clemson Theme - not a favorite in these parts. The kids were reluctant to take my candy :)

You can also find some great ideas on Pinterest. Here are a few from my "October" board.

Source: valarielea.blogspot.com via Mikki on Pinterest

I Love Lucy Theme

Source: valarielea.blogspot.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Happy Days or 50's Theme

Source: piggybankparties.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Bakery Theme

Source: trunkortreat.homestead.com via Mikki on Pinterest

Slumber Party Theme

I'm leaning toward the Happy Days theme, but we've also thought about recreating the old western "Big Valley." Then again, I'm also drawn to the Slumber Party theme. I'd love to hear about your ideas too!

Flock Together Blog Hop 9/25

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Becca at A Humble Bumble:

Some of my favorite things in this whole world are:

God's unchanging Word

My family

Most anything creative

My incredible boyfriend

Christian historical fiction

My adorable, cute, and funny nieces and nephews

Painting my nails

Easy breezy...that's what comes to mind when I visit Becca's blog! I can't really explain it, but I just feel like sighing when I land there, kind of like pulling up a chair and visiting  someone on their front porch. A visit here will probably include sharing how God is working in your lives, and she might show you a newly finished project and help you make one for yourself. Go visit her site and see if you don't agree that it's a pleasure!

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Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 9/18

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Casey at



I'm a 30 something wife, mom, daughter, sister, and, friend. I fight chronic Lyme disease along with the everyday life with 5 kids ages 8 and under and two dogs. My life is crazy and hectic but I'm blessed with an amazing husband and kids and wouldn't change a thing!



Casey's positive outlook and family-focus makes her blog a pleasure for moms to follow. I hope you'll stop by and consider following today!

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Flock Together Blog Hop 9/11

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is  Beauty of One

Welcome to my little corner of the world. My name is Angie and I am a 30-something Catholic girl giving control to God in every area of my life, including my health and fitness, and letting Him write my story. I am single but I am enjoying my sacred singleness until God determines otherwise. You can say that I am sown, planted and slowly blooming in His Grace. Come and join me in a journey to spiritual and physical health and fitness. 

This blog explores and celebrates being a single woman in love with God. It is absolutely inspiring, and I hope you'll stop by and consider following her today!

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Flock Together Tuesday Blog Hop 9/4

Welcome to my "no rules" blog hop! To participate, simply...

1. Link up: Click on "Click here to enter" at the bottom of this post and follow the Linky Tools directions. In step 4, I recommend selecting "Auto Crop" and "From Web."

2. Find new friends: Click through the blogs and follow the ones you love (via Linky Followers, Google+, RSS, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc.). Kindly pass by the ones you don't.

I'll gladly follow back all who follow me, so long as you leave a comment on this post to let me know! I'm not as sharp as I used to be ;) Family friendly only, please! 

This week's Fine Feathered Friend is Kelly at 

Our Everyday Harvest is all about positivity and giving thanks to the Lord for all that he’s bestowed on us throughout our lives. Everyone is welcome! While here, you'll read about the art of saving money and the organization of home and family. Readers will receive information on frugal living by way of couponing, shopping deals, contests and freebie giveaways, as well as recipes, household tips and tricks, and a little of this and that in between.

In my mind, Kelly's beautiful blog is what my blog will be when it grows up :)  From couponing to housekeeping to faith, it has posts about everything one would desire to find on a "mom blog." She's also hosts the Harvest of Friends Weekend Blog Hop. I hope you'll consider stopping by and following her well-rounded blog!  

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• If your goal is to find friends and gain followers, may I recommend that you set a goal to find and follow a minimum number of blogs that interest you. Check back throughout the day to visit late entries that might be just your cup of tea! Leave a comment if you follow, and consider following back those who follow you.
• If you see empty boxes with red x's instead of pictures in the linky, try clearing your cache (Go to Tools > Internet Options > Under the General tab and Browsing History section, click "Delete"> check Temporary Internet Files > Delete > then refresh or reload Mom's Best Nest).

Teacher Giveaway at Tonya's Treats for Teachers

In celebration of gaining over 500 followers, Tonya's Treats for Teachers is having a huge giveaway for 5 winners! Head on over there, as it ends on 9/6.