• Y’all Know I LIVE To Torment My Grown Children, Right??

    For those here that are new, I live in Sandpoint, Idaho. Our children and families live in California. YES, it IS SO HARD!! I am missing SO much. THANKFULLY, my children are amazing. They all come up at least once a year. I go there at least once a month. It’s not ideal but it’s better than nothing right?? Right (sorta, but not really. I want to walk next door and see my kids. Yes, one on each side! Come ON LOTTERY WIN!!) Zachary and family will be here for Thanksgiving week! I am giddy excited. (Yes, I am secretly hoping for MONSTER snow storm and a much longer visit. Shhhhh don’t tell. Yes, I have company (can you call your own children company?) coming and the craft fair. Ohhhh so much to do. YES KAREN, STILL! My sweet son Zachary, even growing up, has loved Thanksgiving. I swear he loves Thanksgiving more than Christmas. With that said, he has always, always, hated when I decorate for Christmas before the day AFTER Thanksgiving.  Well, Zachary. You are NOT the boss of me. And since you aren’t here to stop me… guess what’s up in my LIVINGROOM!! HA! Yes, my tree…

  • 6 To-Dos to Prepare for a Safe & Spooky Halloween

    ​How do you make as much as possible out of Halloween? It’s that spooktacular time of the year again, but you obviously need to do it by book. Safety is a primary concern, of course, but you can’t compromise fun, either. A spooky Halloween is all about creating a memorable experience that you can remember for a long time.  With these ideas in mind, let’s explore some useful tips to prepare for a spooky, yet safe Halloween. Fire Away from the House Halloween is all about candles when it comes to decorations. They’re spooky, they’re cheap, and they can make an impression. No matter how many pumpkins you carve, you obviously want to light them up as well. While most people prefer keeping pumpkins close to their porches or homes, the truth is you want flame away from it. Sure, the weather may not always be great at the end of October, but unless you’re going through a storm, sealing the top of the pumpkin back should keep water out of it, so your candle should be alright. Wind is another issue, but at the end of the day, safety comes first. If it’s windy anyway, the last thing you…

  • Merry Christmas!

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    Merry Christmas, I wish you all a very happy, SAFE, and joyful holiday season!!     Hey Google! Look At ME!! I’ve been dusting off my older blog posts like a librarian with a latte and a mission, fluffing keywords, fixing links, and giving everything a fresh coat of “Hey Google, notice me!” sparkle. A little polish goes a long way, and suddenly those forgotten gems are back on stage, jazz hands and all. So while you’re wandering around PeanutButterAndWhine.com, pretend you’re helping me wave a tiny flag at Google. “Over here! Fun stuff lives here!” While you’re clicking, don’t miss my monthly $50 Your Way Giveaway because who doesn’t like surprise spending money?👉 https://peanutbutterandwhine.com check the sidebar for the current giveaway. Also, please tell me you’re using Rakuten. Getting paid to shop feels delightfully rebellious.👉 https://www.rakuten.com Now excuse me while I keep whispering sweet nothings to Google and bribing it with better SEO. ✨

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

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    I am SO Thankful for all The Little Peanuts!! Have a safe, FUN, Thanksgiving. This is actually the 14th!! FOURTEENTH! Happy Thanksgiving I’ve wished you. DANG!! ThatsAlotta Turkey!  My first Happy Turkey Day was in 2009! Don’t confuse it with the FIRST Thanksgiving. Against popular belief I am NOT that old! (See?? I’m still funny!) Love, Connie The Head Peanut.