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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

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Home renovations are getting more expensive due to several factors, including ongoing supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation. Many homeowners, however, still seem willing to cough up the cash.

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The 2022 Houzz & Home Survey, published last June, found that homeowners planned to spend $15,000 in 2022 to renovate their houses — a 50% jump from the $10,000 Americans spent over the previous three years. When it comes to home renovations, there’s so

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Mellie the Mermaid Is NOT Scared of ANYTHING by Anna Finch – picture book review
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Mellie the Mermaid Is NOT Scared of ANYTHING by Anna Finch – picture book review

March 31, 2023

Hands up who loves mermaids? We do too! When Little Button was really, really little, we used to gaze out to sea and watch for them… bobbing up and down in the surf. Light glinting off their long magical hair, and sparkly tails playfully causing a splash. *They may have been (most definitely were) seals shhhhh!!! ha ha.

Millie's Beach Huts

But the point is, mermaids have a way of making you feel like anything is possible. Just like this picture book – Mellie the Mermaid Is NOT Scared of ANYTHING by Anna Finch. Here’s what we thought.

Mellie the

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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation
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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines is known for her enthusiasm when it comes to home renovation, but some projects are just a tough nut to crack as the star admitted in her latest edition of The Magnolia Journal. The interior designer weighed in on one of her latest projects in the release, detailing how it took a toll on her and husband Chip Gaines.

The journal featured an essay Joanna penned about renovating a 1913 castle her husband bought in their hometown. She also highlighted these renovations in the latest season of her spin-off, Fixer Upper: The Castle.

Joanna recalled

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Marshall ISD to begin renovations at Early Childhood Center, Lil’ Mav Academy | News
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Marshall ISD to begin renovations at Early Childhood Center, Lil’ Mav Academy | News

Marshall ISD has announced that renovations will soon begin at Marshall Early Childhood Center and Lil’ Mav Academy. The project was delayed six months beyond the original timeline due to delays in planning and other variables beyond the district’s control.

Due to the district’s financial stewardship and healthy fund balance (savings account), the district is able to use a portion of that money at MECC and Lil’ Mav Academy.

Renovations will include:

Marshall Early Childhood Center

The cafeteria, all hallways and all classrooms in MECC will receive a face lift including paint, flooring and some reconstruction in the cafeteria.

The

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#DreamTeam linky – 15th January 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 15th January 2023

January 15, 2023

A warm welcome to the #DreamTeam linky for bloggers- a fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Happy New Year everyone!!!

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It’s never too late to shout Happy New Year, right? How is everyone doing? I’m afraid I have eaten way too many chocolates and I’m ready to burst out my jeans. *Must try not to do that next year – especially as I got a treadmill for Christmas. Ekk!!!

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This week I’m linking up with our news loft conversion

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Five Fab Things – 23rd January 2023
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Five Fab Things – 23rd January 2023

January 23, 2023

It’s been a while *I keep saying that don’t I?! – but I’m back with my Five Fab Things post. They are the perfect reminder of all the great things going on, and especially fab for recording unseen stuff happening behind the scenes in the Button house. Here are my Five Fab Things from this week.

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Our very own A-Team

You may have spotted that we are having a loft conversion done! Yassss!!!! And, I cannot believe I’m saying this, but the building work has nearly finished… already! The house is a little bit quieter, while the

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Council takes next step toward major renovation of Springfield’s Historic City Hall
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Council takes next step toward major renovation of Springfield’s Historic City Hall

Council takes next step toward major renovation of Springfield’s Historic City Hall

Construction is anticipated to begin on renovations at the historic City Hall in summer 2024 and completed sometime in 2026, a city spokesperson told the News-Leader.

Springfield City Council took a step toward renovating Historic City Hall, with council members giving city staff the green light to start searching for a contractor.

Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2024 and be completed some time in 2026, a city spokesperson told the News-Leader.

The Historic City Hall building was originally constructed in 1891 as the US Customhouse and Post Office. Since then, three additions have increased its size to nearly

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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA
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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA

This Valentine’s Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It’s a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest!

We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your dog and yourself! Every single one honors America in some way and is made in the USA and is considered an American Small Business. Without further Ado… Valentine’s Day, the made in the USA way!!! You’re gonna LOVE IT!

Valentine for your Dog- Made in

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