DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
It IS possible to decorate your deck for summer for under $50! This refresh is filled with flowers, some paint and using what you already have. Summer is my absolute favorite time of year to decorate my front deck. Before I made a few changes, the deck was looking kinda pathetic. Several years ago we took down a large tree… Read More
With only a few ingredients, this wedge salad with blue cheese dressing recipe goes from ordinary to amazing. Save time and money by preparing homemade! When my husband and I were in the middle of the busy child rearing years (oh, only about the last 30 years or so) we knew we could count on date night on special occasions…. Read More
These 7 simple steps will help you make more room with your small linen closet organization. Proves even a small space can become pretty by decluttering and organizing! Ready for an amazing before and after? Somehow I think the reason our home transformations look incredible is the befores are really, really ugly! Who else feels crammed into a small space,… Read More
These easy and inexpensive DIY citronella candles are easy to make, look adorable in mason jars and help get rid of bugs! Perfect summer craft! Summer is the perfect time for outdoor projects! I love finding ways to decorate my home on the outside that don’t cost a lot of money! Just as with the inside, I shop yard… Read More
Ever struggle with finding your mom the perfect present? These Mother’s Day gift ideas are perfect for that hard to buy for favorite mom! Mother’s Day will be celebrated in unique ways around the world this year. Through zoom and Skype calls, FaceTime and lots of selfies. Yes, indeed. This new virus has disrupted every aspect of our lives, from… Read More
7 simple tips for ways to save money on food, clothing and other family expenses including yard sales, thrift stores, bartering and couponing. If you’ve read my blog for very long or stayed around to look at our DIY projects or family recipes you probably know I like to save money wherever and whenever I can. I learned how to… Read More
Want to know the secret to transforming your home on a budget? Paint is the answer! These DIY Makeovers using paint will encourage you to try it yourself! Who else loves paint as much as I do? I believe it’s one of the easiest and cheapest ways to transform just about anything, from rooms to furniture to accessories. And I… Read More
Want to add some beauty to your home for the season but don’t want to spend money? This easy spring mantel and inexpensive decorating ideas are for you! Heavy heart. Anxious spirit. Fear and overwhelm. Right now this is probably all you see on social media and hear from your family and friends. Our world has changed overnight. Kids are… Read More
A repurposed rolling kitchen cart is transformed for use in a home studio. Chalk paint provides the color and Danish oil updates the butcher block surface. Y’all know how much I love to save money! Mondays are trash day in our neighborhood and I’ve been known to drive (or walk) around the neighborhood on Sundays looking for treasures! I’m… Read More
