DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
It IS possible to find the best inexpensive Father’s Day gifts for hard to buy for dads! There’s something for everyone here! Is it just me, or are dads hard to buy for? My dad passed away in 2009 (you can read my eulogy here) but I remember he was always hard to buy for. He sold everything from used… Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias Our pets are like family members and grieve losses just like we do as humans. These 5 tips will teach you how to help a grieving dog recover from that pain. It was a very hard day, the day we… Read More
No one talks about the pain of coping with grief at Christmas. You may be heartbroken after the loss of a loved one, but there is hope and YOU’RE NOT ALONE! The sky was bright and clear that brisk winter night. I can see it even now as I close my eyes and remember walking out the side door of… Read More
These 7 practical tips will show you how to overcome stress and anxiety when you’re stuck. Most can be done in 10 minutes or less! A couple of years ago I made a business decision concerning my blog/online business. In an effort to consider this online space as more of a business and less like a family journal (or even… Read More
If you don’t know how to declutter after a death or loss, these five easy steps will walk you through the process of getting unstuck and letting go. Photo by Malte Fleuter on Unsplash I still remember the day my parents moved into the nursing home. Totally unexpected, this move changed not only their lives, but my own. At the… Read More
Wonder why you’re overwhelmed and can’t get control of your home? The connection between clutter and grief may be your missing answer. If you’ve experienced loss and feel stuck there is hope! My husband and I were arguing that night at the dinner table. I remember it well. We had recently adopted a sibling group of three children and gone… Read More
Create a soothing coastal bedroom retreat with these inexpensive DIY beach decor ideas including a plank wall and yard sale treasures! I’ve shown bits and pieces of this room over the last several months but I haven’t ever done a full “reveal” or answered some of the reader questions I’ve received. There’s a bit of a complicated story behind this… Read More
In this heart wrenching post, a bio and adoptive mom answers every parent’s question. Do you love your adopted child as much as your biological one? Recently on a Facebook post I received the following comment. I find it difficult to get past the distinctions in your children: my daughter, my grandson (those ones are really yours), my adopted daughter,… Read More
Inexpensive 4th of July table decorations from yard sales, thrift stores and around the home with seasonal flowers create a perfect rustic, outdoor setting. Happy 4th of July everyone! Although no one in my immediate family served in the armed forces of our country, I have a deep appreciation for those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Thank you… Read More