DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Don’t throw away that UGLY outdoor furniture! This easy DIY ANYONE can do shows how to spray paint plastic chairs without spending a lot of money or time! I like free stuff. Free is good, but sometimes you need to spruce up the free stuff. Know what I mean? I think you probably do because you’re reading my blog about all… Read More
Disclosure: The post Cheap and Fast DIY Valentine’s Day Banner is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. This cheap and fast DIY Valentine’s Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. So clever and simple to make even the kids can help! Decorate your entire mantel or wall! 30 years ago Valentine’s Day a pretty young girl with… Read More
Recently a reader told me the one thing keeping her from creating a little bit of pretty in her home was lack of inspiration. She said she simply couldn’t seem to conjure up something to make a difference in any of the living areas in her home. Oh, sweet friend, I understand! We just gutted our kitchen and it’s all ugly! Walls… Read More
Step by step instructions on how to create a Christmas village display as a family tradition. Included are money saving tips and a step by step video! One year as a young bride I discovered the beauty of collecting miniature houses for Christmas. I had my family buy several of the Dickensville ones at half price at the end of… Read More
Disclosure: The post First Mothers Day Gift Basket was sponsored by Expressionery.com but all opinions expressed are my own. I remember my first Mother’s Day like it was yesterday……only it wasn’t. It was 27 years ago. I was madly in love with this precious bundle of dainty cuteness named Rachel Faith. I had no idea what I was doing in my newfound… Read More
I was away scrapbooking this weekend, trying to catch up on my Project Life album. These weekends usually consist of a little blogging, some extra sleep, a few delicious meals and some easy family scrapbook ideas. When I started scrapbooking 18 years ago I labored over the pages (and cut many a kid’s head with patterned scissors. Can anyone relate? Now… Read More
This post was sponsored by Expressionery.com but all opinions are my own. When I became a mom 26 years ago I was determined to greet the teenage years with enthusiasm and a wonderful relationship with my children. I was willing to invest daily in their growing up years through homeschooling and nightly conversations around the dinner table. I knew that the key… Read More
I am a memory keeper at heart but this new season of juggling work and our final years of homeschooling means I don’t have as much time for traditional scrapbooking. These days most of our tangible memories are captured via Project Life and since I have amassed quite a large collection of paper (okay, so it rivals Michael’s. I can’t help that… Read More
Do you like following the latest decorating trends? Or are you more like me? You kinda slide into them while you’re discovering your own personal style? Some trends tend to hang around for years and some vanish before they really even get started. What does this mean for you and I? To me it means I should only grab onto… Read More
