Natasha Nicholes

I'm Mrs. Houseful. Or Natasha if you're not into nicknames! I'm a married mom of four. I love chatting it up with so many of you all. I love traveling, sewing, cooking, and trying new things. I also collect Box Tops For Education, and refer to myself as the crazy Box Tops Lady. Send me yours if you don't collect for your children! You need to contact me? Send me an email! natasha@housefulofnicholes.com

See's Candies Wants to Help You Fundraise this Year!

Thanks to See's Candies and Volunteer Spot for facilitating this post. See's Candies is back again with a Flash Fundraiser! Given that school is in session for many of you, …

One days worth of harvest from the garden of Houseful Of Nicholes

What's In My Garden

So far, this month has been pretty decent as far as harvest goes. We've been able to collect corn, several varieties of tomatoes (we're still trying to figure out what …

Getting Ready for #EpicChIKEA Part Deux and a Giveaway!

Man, I am KILLING the giveaways this month! No worries folks, the $100 gift card from IKEA will be there at the bottom to enter to win. You can even …

I Want to Make You Coffee iCoffee Opus Giveaway

I know that it may be too late in the morning for your first cup of joe, but I want to rectify that. I want to make it so that …

Utensils for an intense afternoon of letter writing

Just Write

Back in the day, I used to be a letter writing champion. Between my best friend, my pen pal, and my sister, we could keep an entire postal service busy …

Chicago Sights: My First Bud Billiken Parade

I've experienced a first. Well, two firsts. I was able to attend the Bud Billiken Parade here in Chicago, which is, for those of you who are just hearing about …