DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Before spring quickly turns into summer (and those hot, miserable 90+ temperatures) I wanted to make sure and share this lovely vintage spring tablescape I created for Easter. Yes, Easter, but you won’t see any cute bunnies or Rice Krispies Treats nests here. I do love to dress up the table for our family get togethers and add a… Read More
Fun ideas for throwing a themed Cinco de Mayo party on a budget with inexpensive decorations and easy recipes including homemade pineapple salsa. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DelimexFiesta #CollectiveBias To celebrate my youngest daughter’s 17th birthday she invited several of her friends over for a themed Cinco De… Read More
How can it possibly be Easter already? Didn’t we just open Christmas presents? Gracious. I have been hosting many of our family holiday dinners at my home for most of my 28 years of married life. Including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, that’s a lot of ham, turkey, sides and desserts! Easter is a favorite because it’s a celebration of both family and… Read More
With tips and tricks on throwing a DIY Elephant Themed Baby Shower, these ideas on food and decor will thrill both the expectant mom and party guests alike. My first grandson is now nine weeks old and I promised myself I’d share the shower I threw for my daughter before he was crawling around! Aiden James Baldridge entered the world four weeks early… Read More
By using inexpensive dollar store football themed decorations and supplies, simple recipes and snacks, plus an easy fudge brownie recipe, your Super Bowl party will rock! So often we miss out on the joy of community with others by believing parties and gatherings have to be expensive and completely from scratch. I want to change your mind and show you how… Read More
All the details and practical tips on how to plan a baby gender reveal party. Includes FREE PRINTABLES with ideas for food, decor and reveal. As of a few months ago I hadn’t even heard of a baby gender reveal party, but today I’m here to share all the details of the fabulous way we celebrated our first grandchild… Read More
This year I’ve spent less time decorating for fall because I’ve been in a time crunch. This juggling of work, homeschooling and family is hard! In years past I’ve just dragged the tubs out, scoured Pinterest, and put little fall touches in every corner of our main living rooms. This year? Not so much! I bought three large pumpkins which… 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
If you’re anything like me you probably enjoy gazing at the beautiful pictures on Pinterest……until you get depressed because all the projects look amazing and impossible to recreate. You tell yourself you could never do that! “That” being a craft, project or anything requiring lots of expertise or money. I feel the exact same way so I thought maybe you’d… Read More