DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Step by step instructions on how to create a miniature Christmas village display with thrifty money saving tips. Kids young and old will love it! (I’ve included some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.) One year as a young bride I discovered the beauty of collecting miniature houses for Christmas. I had my family buy several… Read More
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You can help homesick kids by sending encouragement notes to camp or sleepovers. Simply write love notes for your kids to read when they’re away from home. Some of the best family traditions are often those that happen by accident, like our family blessing jar. What started out as a way to teach our children gratitude is now a deeply… Read More
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. Do you ever feel pulled by the demands of family, job, school, church or outside activities? Of course you do! You are probably especially feeling the pull of this busiest season of the year as… Read More
As the warm breezes blow through my hair, I’m transported back to days of yore. Children splashing at the shore, sand seeping through toes and bathing suits. Waves chasing the wee ones as they squeal in contagious joy. Screeecchhhhh! That was a terrific walk down the family vacation memory lane, but it’s not my life anymore. My children are no longer young…. Read More
Full of detailed pictures and home decor, this post is filled with beach house decorating ideas that will have you dreaming of your own escape one day! Our family spent last week in Emerald Isle, NC enjoying some good food, family fun and as much sun as we could handle! I find the older I get the less enthralled I… Read More
Your favorite teenage girl will love these inexpensive sweet 16 birthday party ideas for invitations, decor, food and more! It’s hard to believe it’s been over four months since my youngest daughter turned 16! She is turning into an amazing young woman right before our eyes. I cannot imagine our lives without this tenderhearted, compassionate young lady. (She has since… Read More
The years are passing even quicker now that we have adult children with spouses as well as two teenagers living at home. My oldest daughter is expecting our first grandchild and our oldest son just got married a few weeks ago. As our lives change our plans for vacation each year become more complicated! Last year we were able to spend an entire… Read More
Sensational recipe for easy homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, perfect for a hot summer’s day spent with family and friends. This recipe is a keeper! My dad was a salesman. He sold cars, RVs, hardware (and not the computer kind) among other things. He worked a lot of evenings and Saturdays to provide for our family. In spite of those long… Read More
As we enjoyed a day at our favorite local strawberry farm yesterday, we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. Temps around 70 degrees with bright sun and these gorgeous ripe red berries just waiting for us! The words to Chris Tomlin and Christy Nockels “Glorious” just rang in my head. Majesty and power are Yours alone forever…. Read More