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
This easy Jiffy Corn Bread with creamed corn begins with a Jiffy box mix and is moist and delicious! It’s the PERFECT bread everyone will rave about! When I was growing up my mom’s mother (MawMaw to me) lived with us until she passed away when I was 15. She was almost like a mom to me during my preschool and… Read More
Disclosure: I received products from Rooms To Go but all opinions in this post are my own! These 5 money saving tips for shopping for new furniture will not only help you stay within your budget but make sure you get the best possible products! Do you dream of new furniture for your home but are lost as to where… Read More
These smart organization ideas for small spaces include 5 ways to make the best of your space by using clever and inexpensive storage options. One of the things I hear most from my readers is that you want a home that is both beautiful and functional. But how do you achieve that when there’s stuff everywhere? Even if you… Read More
Overwhelmed by all your stuff? These top 5 secrets for decluttering sentimental items will bring you one step closer to an organized home and life! When I was a newlywed bride I began clipping pictures out of decorating magazines to create my dream home. I excitedly cut and pasted the pictures onto notebook pages and watched excitedly as a scrapbook… 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
A professional painter shares tips on how to paint over dark walls in your home including preparation, product and how to do it the right way! For much of my 32-year marriage I was a bright color girl in my home decor. I think I spent so many years in college and early work life in bland rooms with cream… Read More
These 25th anniversary decorations are perfect for an an easy and inexpensive vow renewal service celebrating 25 years of marriage together! Marriage is hard. Can I get an amen? Those words are probably the most understated ones I could use to describe the journey my husband and I have taken over the last couple of years…. 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