You might think crates are only useful for carrying bulk items, but when you’re in a creative mindset, it’s easy to use them in effective ways around the house, saving you money and giving your décor an appealing twist. Keep reading to learn about five ways you can rely on crates as practical and … [Read more...]
25 Homemade Beauty Products For Mother’s Day
April 17, 2015 By 2 Comments
Making mom feel special this year is easy with one of these 25 Homemade Beauty Products For Mother's Day. Not only will you leave her skin feeling luxurious, you'll be able to create these great items on a budget. That means you'll be able to craft more than one item easily to give her a spectacular … [Read more...]
DIY Wooden Laundry Hamper Makeover
April 13, 2015 By 28 Comments
#LongLastingScent #CollectiveBias I am NOT a fan of doing laundry. I am a BIG fan of having nice, clean, fresh-smelling clothing and linens, but it's just the DOING LAUNDRY part that I don't like. So, I find that if I make improvements in the way I handle the laundry or the tools I use in doing it, … [Read more...]
DIY Map Lamp Makeover
April 6, 2015 By 37 Comments
#SleepAligned #ad #CollectiveBias Even though it is the room that is the least seen, our bedroom is the room in our house where I have put the most effort when it comes to decorating. It's where I spend (or at least try to spend) 7-8 hours per day sleeping, plus that all-important winding down … [Read more...]
8 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Find in Your Home
October 9, 2014 By 7 Comments
Halloween has become so expensive these days and it's nice to go back to the way it used to be and make your own DIY Halloween costumes with things you can find in your own home! With a little creativity and some time you can throw together a really cute outfit for your kids. The memory of making … [Read more...]
DIY Juice Bottle Vase for Those In a Pinch Situations
June 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Summer is here and that means that flowers everywhere are in bloom!! I love flowers, but we don't yet have any planted in our yard at the new house, so that means if I want flowers I have to hope that someone sends me some (yeah, right - like that every happens!), I have to buy them at the store, or … [Read more...]
Valentine Bird Feeder Hearts DIY Craft
February 7, 2014 By 32 Comments
Valentine's Day falls in the cold snowy winter, so share some of that holiday love with the feathered friends in your heard by making this Valentine Bird Feeder Hearts DIY Craft. They are fun to make and use only a few simple supplies. The only special equipment you'll need is a heart-shaped … [Read more...]
Valentine Jar Gift – Easy DIY with FREE Printable Labels
January 16, 2014 By 13 Comments
The most thoughtful kind of gift is always one that you have made yourself - even if it has only taken you a few minutes to put it together. This Easy DIY Valentine Jar Gift Idea is simple to put together and doesn't cost a lot to make. We even have some FREE printable Valentine's Day Labels for … [Read more...]
Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe – DIY Gift Idea
December 20, 2013 By 77 Comments
This Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe makes a great-smelling, rejuvenating sugar scrub that you can either use yourself or package in a pretty jar or mason jar to make a thoughtful and homemade gift. We even have some FREE printable labels to attach to your jar to give it a nice, finished … [Read more...]
Edible Playdough – Thanks to Jon and Kate Plus 8 play dough
November 19, 2008 By 3 Comments
This weekend, I saw Kate making edible playdough on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and just had to try it myself! It's a simple recipe - Equal Parts: Powdered Milk Smooth Peanut Butter Honey (Flour as needed) Mix the first 3 together and then add enough flour until it reaches playdough … [Read more...]
