DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Filled with cranberries and apples this easy family favorite Cranberry Apple Casserole is perfect for holidays, family gatherings and even breakfast! Our family thrives on traditions. As our older children have left the nest (one married and one in college), these traditions have become even more important. Not just to us, but especially to our children. Cranberry Apple Casserole… Read More
How many of you can remember the “kids” table? Company comes over. Relatives visit and pinch your cheeks and tell you how much you’ve grown. You got banished to the “kids” table. Your biggest goal in life was to graduate to the “grownup” table because it looked like the adults had so much more fun! Can anyone relate? Or… Read More
My life has always seemed busy. Giving birth to two children and adopting a sibling group of three more. Homeschooling for 19 years with four more to go. Church ministry and activities, sports and music lessons. Caregiving for elderly parents. After years of 24/7 commitment to my family, I am now spending my time juggling between homeschooling our two… Read More
For me the holidays are all about family and traditions. Can’t you just smell the turkey and the homemade gravy my oldest daughter always makes? There will be enlightening conversations with opinions freely shared, giggles and tickling and Christmas tree decorating. But most of all there will be togetherness and a remembrance of all the many blessings God… Read More
I love fall and everything about it. Brisk weather. Sweaters. Oh, how I love sweater weather! Fall leaves (probably because I’m not the one raking them!) At All Things Home we couldn’t think of anything better than hosting a fall tablescape tour to celebrate the season. Welcome! These fall tableescape ideas are probably my most favorite ones ever. They… Read More
Sweater weather. Beautiful falling leaves. Slow cooker soup recipes. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to say I love fall! It’s my favorite season of the year. Since so many of you are new to Marty’s Musings I thought I’d give you a roundup of all of my easy DIY projects for fall that I’ve posted this year and last…. Read More
Earlier this week I shared 3 Easy DIY Fall Wreaths and promised to post the instructions for one of my favorites, a fabric rag wreath. I saw the wreath below from my friend Claire at The Rustic Pig and knew I had the perfect fabric to make one of my own. Claire used a simple wire coat hanger for the… Read More
Learn how to turn some old rags and yard sale finds into 3 easy DIY fall wreaths you can make in an evening. Perfect for the beginning crafter! If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time you probably know my DIY hubby and I like to repurpose old fence boards, cast off windows and my yard… Read More
Made from leftover wood, these DIY rustic fence board pumpkins are fun, inexpensive and easy to complete with spray paint and vinyl letters. Just last week I shared with you my humble home all decked out for fall. Fall is everywhere in my home, but one of my favorite places is the way we greet friends and family with… Read More
