DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Don’t know where to start to create a special day for the ones you love? These 25 Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes will help you celebrate and make memories on this special holiday! My husband Tim and I celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Yes, we did indeed get married on Valentine’s Day. Tim always says it… Read More
It’s so easy to turn an upcycled vintage sheet into a no sew table runner with a trip to a thrift store and these easy instructions! It’s no secret that I love finding bargains and creating one-of-a-kind home decor with my discoveries. A pretty kitchen table (we don’t have a dining room) is important to me since we’re now empty… Read More
Filled with simple DIY projects and thrift finds, this tutorial will teach you how to decorate for Christmas on a budget! One of my favorite and funniest Christmas stories happened in 1989. Whoa, that certainly seems like a long time ago! My husband Tim and I were living in Little Rock, Arkansas with our one-year-old firstborn daughter Rachel. Our heart’s… Read More
These 11 ways to add buffalo plaid Christmas decorations to your holiday home are simple AND inexpensive! Perfect for the DIYer and crafter! Am I the only one who has a mad crush on all things buffalo plaid? No? Good because you’ve come to the right place! For fall I added some touches of black and white plaid to my… Read More
This DIY buffalo plaid Christmas hoop wreath is both simple and gorgeous! Use what you have on hand and it’s cheap, too! Christmas is my favorite season to decorate my home and in the past I loved making crafty decorations each year. Since we were homeschoolers for 23 years, my kids would usually join in making ornaments for their church… Read More
These 7 tips for creating beautiful front porch Christmas decorations won’t cost you a lot of money or time! Create a welcoming space for all to enjoy! **Scroll to the bottom to see more amazing outdoor inspiration from my favorite bloggers! Anyone else struggle with all the decorating things this year? 2020 will not be forgotten anytime soon and may… Read More
A holiday favorite that is perfect served year round, this dried beef cheese ball is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! **Stay tuned for more fabulous entertaining inspiration from my favorite blogger friends at the end of this post! Tips for making this Dried Beef Cheese Ball recipe: Perfect for the holiday season, potlucks and special family dinners…. Read More
Love giving handmade gifts from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Plus the cookies are divine! *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the goodies at the end of this post! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you… Read More
Use this simple FREE Thanksgiving printable to help you and your family practice gratitude no matter the circumstances! Does anyone else need to make an about face with their attitude/perspective this year? 2020 has certainly contained challenges beyond what we could have imagined January 1st. For me, I was diagnosed with the flu that day and it’s been downhill ever… Read More
