DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Want a beautiful table without all the expense and extra time? These easy Dollar Store fall table decorations are perfect for the busy woman! When my kids were younger one of the ways I taught them about money was to give them an allowance. Chores were expected and non-negotiable, and the allowance wasn’t attached to their behavior. They were allowed… Read More
With just a few practical tips you’ll be on your way to a beautiful fall home. These easy fall decorating ideas are both inexpensive and simple to do! The breeze blows gently through my hair, the leaves crunch under my feet and the air feels crisp and fresh this morning. I clasp a mug of my favorite Instant Russian Tea and my… Read More
Want an easy Halloween or fall craft? This Candy Corn Banner is so easy and it’s made from a paper plate! Perfect for kids! Do you remember making crafts as a kid? I don’t have any memories of being an artistic child. I do, however, remember when my sister introduced me to cross-stitching in high school. That was it. For… Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AllNaturalPork #GuaranteedTender #EasyNaturalSmithfield #CollectiveBias Stressed out with little time to cook for your family? These Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Sliders are easy and delicious for either a main dish or appetizer! I was “just” a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom for over 20 years…. Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithPilot #PowerToThePen #CollectiveBias Work from home but no space for an office? Learn how to turn a closet into a home office (plus all the details on the craft room organization!) (Check out my video tour at the end of this post!)… Read More
With back to school right around the corner, we are featuring 21+ of the best teacher gifts that you can easily DIY with just a few supplies. Do you have fond memories of your teachers from elementary school? I can’t remember all the details but I remember Mrs. Rudisill. She was a kind, tall woman who was my first grade teacher…. Read More
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A professional painter shares his secrets on how to paint a room, with great tips for the beginner wanting to save time and money! I love to create something beautiful out of other people’s roadside castoffs or yard sale bargains. But paint an entire room? Not so much! When we moved into our home 28 years ago I was assigned the… Read More
![30+ Corn Bread Recipes [Classic to Gourmet]](https://www.martysmusings.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Creamy-Cornbread-Recipes-Martys-Musings-717x1024-678x450.jpg)
If you are looking for some of the most amazing corn bread recipes to try, we have gathered 31 of the best! From southwestern style to classic southern corn bread, you don’t want to miss these! One of the most viewed posts on my blog is my Jiffy Corn Bread recipe. There are almost 200 comments with reader substitutions and… Read More
![Stamped Books DIY [Tutorial using Chalk Paint]](https://www.martysmusings.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/be-our-guest-stamped-books-1-2.jpg)
Create your own farmhouse decor with this stamped books DIY tutorial using cheap paperback books, chalk paint and rubber stamps. Do you want an authentic, one of-a-kind home? Me, too! Have you run out of original ideas? Yep, same here! Sometimes there’s a crafty DIY project that appears EVERYONE has done to death. Know what, though? It doesn’t matter! If… Read More