• It’s A New Year!

    New Year PurpleTRail

    Well, HECK! As of May 2023, Purple Trail is no longer in business. Okay, okay don’t panic!! You didn’t sleep through the holidays. I am just a tad early. However, y’all know I hate to wait for the last minute for the important stuff! Like decorating for Halloween *did that in September. Decorating for Christmas  *November 1st (unless I can sneak the tree up when The Husband makes the weekly trip to the dump! I would have to work fast! However, I do believe that I am up for the challenge!) Again, you should see inside my brain. (SHINY!! SQUIRREL!!) Let’s get back to the whole ‘It’s a New Year’ topic. One of my favorite things about ringing in a new year is a new day planner. I’ve tried electronic calendars but a paper one just works so much better for me. I make notes, I add stickers and doodles. What can I say, I love the cutesy stuff!  My day planner is a daily diary for me, not just an appointment tracker. I track my entire life in my day planner. Finding a planner that gives me room to write everything I have to write, want to write and…

  • $50 Your Way Giveaway!! October 2021!

    October Giveaway

    Happy October Giveaway Little Peanuts! It’s one of my all-time favorite months! HALLOWEEN! I mean October.  For the first time since moving to Idaho I actually have had the urge to do some Halloween crafting and some Halloween decorating. Y’all remember Francis, right? You’ll be happy to know (or perhaps like the UPS man NOT happy to know) Francis has survived a week of rain and is still sitting proudly in the front of the house. My next cement idea is a free standing ghost. I will let you know how they turn out. Yes, I do believe I need a pair. Of course one should have a big red polka dot bow. (Ahhhh the stuff I think about while I try and fall asleep at night!) Anyone else excited about Fall and ESPECIALLY Halloween? Giveaway Time!! I truly am thankful you stop by! Most of you everyday. As always I am blown away by your support and most of all your friendship!! My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!! This month’s giveaway has the same exact spiel as last…

  • Naked Shake #1 Fan! Pumpkin Spice! #nakednutrition

    Halloween decor

    Hello my little Peanuts, it’s officially Fall. Which means I can officially decorate without anyone raising an eyebrow! (Baaawaahhhhaaaa like #1 that would stop me and #2 that I actually waited!!) This years theme? Pumpkin! Pumpkin Spice!! Pumpkin EVERYTHING!! From the color to Protein powder! Pumpkin everyTHING! Decorations I’ve added a few new decorations like this trio of Pumpkins from leftover beams from our deck. (I knew those would come in handy someday!) I am wrapped up in my pumpkin-colored blanket, with my new pumpkin Spice candle burning. Side Note Idaho got cold and rainy this past week. I am freezing inside my house!! It didn’t help that some dumb ass (ahhhh me) left her craft room door OPEN for the last 2 DAYS AND NIGHTS!!! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY BRAIN?!!? Talk about my Guardian Angel working overtime!!!  I am soooooo lucky the bears haven’t been around lately! I’m lucky the deer and turkeys were curious!! Shheeeeeeeeessshhhhh!!!! This could have been bad, REALLY BAD! REALLY REALLY, BAD. Of course that doesn’t mean I don’t have a chipmunk, Racoon or ????? what have you down there ready to have a wild party. AND offfff course….. guess who’s afraid to go…

  • 6 Reasons To Renovate Now

    Construction when renovating

    Renovations can be time-consuming, costly, and a little bit messy. However, it’s still something that people choose to do and for good reasons. There are nearly as many reasons you should do up your home, as there are tasks to complete.  Let’s have a look at some of the great reasons why you should:  To Increase The Comfort Of Your Home This is top for a good reason. There are several reasons you should renovate your home, and your enjoyment and comfort are factors that should not be overlooked. If you renovate based on making a profit on any future sales, you might find that you feel like you are living in a show home rather than a place that feels like home. If you want to best of both worlds speak to your architects and they will be able to help you make improvements that are both practical and enjoyable.  To Make Sure It’s Safe Some renovation projects can’t be left. Things like any electrical problems, a crack int eh foundations, or a leaking roof are just a few of the problems that must be looked at with urgency. They will help to keep your home safe and prevent…