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15 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts and Projects

15 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts and Projects

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Need some homemade inspiration for the busiest season of the year? Here are 15 easy DIY Christmas crafts and projects for both the novice and expert. When I started my series 31 Days to a Beautiful Home on October 1st I had no idea if I would finish on time, or even reach the finish line. Yet here I am!… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Christmas, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, Cricut, holidays, paper crafts

Easy Simmering Homemade Potpourri

Easy Simmering Homemade Potpourri

By Marty Walden · 28 Comments

This homemade potpourri is easy to make, smells amazing and adds a festive scent to holiday parties and celebrations. Perfect for any occasion! **If you’d rather watch a short recipe video here it is! When you walk into your home what do you see? Is it cluttered or clean? Messy or orderly? What sounds do you hear? Is it the… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Christmas, DIY, Entertaining, holidays, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, entertaining, holidays, Thanksgiving

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

By Marty Walden · 24 Comments

These Christmas mason jar labels and tags will be perfect for the homemade gift in a jar for your favorite person. Includes free printables! I’m excited to be joining with Crafty Hangouts this week sharing a fun and easy project for the holiday season. These Christmas mason jar labels are so easy to make using supplies from OnlineLabels.com. Since mason jars are all… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas, Printables, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, youtube Tagged With: Crafty Hangout, Video

Family Blessing Jar and Instilling Gratitude

Family Blessing Jar and Instilling Gratitude

By Marty Walden · 45 Comments

The family blessing jar tradition is a precious way to instill gratitude in your children with the simple act of recording blessings throughout the year.   Tips for implementing the Family Blessing Jar: Start young. Even small children can be taught to say thank you to God through their prayers, songs and words. Reinforce. Point out to your children the… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Crafts, faith, Fall, family, family traditions, parenting adult children, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Christmas, Faith, holidays, Thanksgiving

Bethel Music “We Dance”: Simple Gift Sunday

Bethel Music “We Dance”: Simple Gift Sunday

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

  This is a sweet, sweet song that’s new to me. As usual I found it when listening to my Ipod, relaxing in the rocking chair that holds memories of babies rocked, books read, with debates and long talks finishing out many a day. There is just a passion in this Bethel Music “We Dance” video that I know I’m sharing it… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, faith, music, photography, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday, worship Tagged With: Bethel Music, Faith, Simple Gift Sunday, Video, worship, youtube

The Day I Flunked my Homeschool Kid

The Day I Flunked my Homeschool Kid

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

  It was just one of “those” mornings. The type of day that had been happening over and over for several months in our homeschool life. I went to check schoolwork and either it wasn’t turned in, printed or couldn’t be found. One day I even had the tried and true excuse that the dog ate it and it was… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, adoption, family, homeschooling Tagged With: adoption, homeschooling, Parenting, school

How to Stain Your Wood Deck

How to Stain Your Wood Deck

By Marty Walden · 11 Comments

Even an ordinary homeowner can stain your wood deck with these practical tips and product recommendations from a professional painting contractor. Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own.  I hope you’ve enjoyed following along on our journey as we’ve updated our 1950’s ranch home with a deck on the front. If you haven’t… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, handyman, Home Projects, Painting Tips Tagged With: Behr Paint, deck, deck stain

Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Potato Soup

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

There is nothing like coming home to the aroma of soup on a cold, busy day. This slow cooker potato soup recipe is easy and ready when you are! I have been blessed to be a stay at home mom for a majority of the past 25 years. When I gave birth to my first child I had no idea what… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, crock pot meals, Easy Recipes, slow cooker Tagged With: crockpot, food, Slow Cooker, soup

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Easy fall decorating tips and tricks with yard sale treasures, natural elements and repurposed accessories for the no stress seasonal home!   It’s been an interesting process these last few days as I’ve committed to writing my series 31 Days to a Beautiful Home. I have so many projects, ideas, tips, parenting struggles, faith stories and recipes I want to… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, Home Decor, Repurposing, seasonal, yard sales

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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