If you are looking for a fun spring craft, these DIY terra cotta coasters are a great choice! Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I getting my patio ready for spring. I spent some time scrubbing the patio furniture and bought a few new plants to add a pop of color. Next on my 'to do list' for spring entertaining is to start finding inexpensive ways to spruce up my patio table. Occasionally, we like to have guests over to enjoy the fire pit and having tableware I am not embarrassed to seen using is always a plus. Of course, I don't … [Read more...]
How to Blow Out an Egg for Decorating
February 26, 2018 by · 6 Comments
Easter is fast approaching and Easter egg decorating is on many of our 'to do' lists this month. If you are tired of buying plastic eggs or want to save your 'real' eggs from year to year, you need to learn how to blow out an egg for decorating. We have attempted this project several times and have learned a few key tips over the years that I thought I would share with you. If you really want to have fun with this, hand the eggs to your kids and then grab the camera. There are some seriously fun Easter memories to be … [Read more...]
How to keep spiders out of the house and a DIY Natural Spider Spray
February 20, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Spring is coming and with it comes insects of every shape and size. Knowing how to keep spiders out of the house and ants out of the kitchen is important to keep your home bug free in the spring. I feel guilty actually killing the poor defenseless things and just want them to not come inside at all! Is that too much to ask? If you want to know how to keep spiders out of the house, look no further because I have done some research! Keeping spiders out of the house, especially using this DIY spider spray, can protect you from spider bites … [Read more...]
Need Dry Skin Remedies? Try a Home Made Oatmeal Scrub Recipe!
February 15, 2018 by · 14 Comments
Did you know that January was National Oatmeal Month? Yep, this oh so useful grain has it's own month! It was the perfect excuse to put together this home made oatmeal scrub recipe. If you are looking for dry skin remedies, this one is simple and inexpensive. We always have a huge container of oatmeal in the pantry and no, I do not buy those little flavored packets that try to pass as actual oatmeal. They are way too expensive and loaded with too much junk. I buy regular oatmeal in a huge container and it lasts quite a while. While … [Read more...]
How to Make Eucalyptus Oil and Save a Ton of Money!
February 13, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
If you are a lover of aromatherapy, essential oils or just suffer from a lot of congestion, you need to learn how to make eucalyptus oil at home. It is really quite simple once you find a good source of eucalyptus leaves. Ideally, you should make eucalyptus oil from fresh eucalyptus leaves because the resulting oil will be stronger than if you use dried ones. I will share a few links with you for more information as well as a few affiliate links for things you might need. Making eucalyptus oil is a very simple project and can be done a couple … [Read more...]
Make these Easy Handmade Christmas Ornaments with Mason Jar Lids!
November 16, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
I have some friends whose Christmas trees look like they belong in a magazine. If that's your thing, more power to you...however I prefer my messy, cluttered tree filled with macaroni angles and children's handprint ornaments! Over the years, we have made a ton of easy handmade Christmas ornaments. I have unique ornaments on my tree from their days in preschool. I even have Christmas ornaments on there from when *I* was a kid! Since my kids aren't getting too crafty anymore now that they are teens, I decided to make a few tree memories of … [Read more...]
3 Christmas Candle Decorating Ideas that Take Less Than 5 Minutes to Make!
November 1, 2017 by · 1 Comment
One of the drawbacks to living far away from family is that our holidays are rather quiet affairs. Every other year or so family or friends come to visit but this year it will just be my husband and I and the kids. However, that doesn't mean I don't want the holidays to be special! These Christmas candle decorating ideas are inexpensive and easy to put together. That means I get plenty of holiday spirit without going broke or stressing out about fancy centerpieces! If you find yourself without guests this holiday season, don't skimp on … [Read more...]
DIY Anti Static Spray and Getting Rid of Static Cling
October 25, 2017 by · 1 Comment
I am so darn ecstatic that cool weather is finally starting to set in. I haven't had to turn the heat on quite yet but with temps dropping quickly, it won't be much longer. You know what happens as soon as I turn on the heat? Static electricity! And with a serious love of wool, getting rid of static cling seems to be a daily battle! I decided to put together a DIY anti static spray today to get ready for the electrical currents that will soon start driving me nuts! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a … [Read more...]
DIY Dog Treat Cookie Jar and Healthy Natural Dog Treats from Wellness
October 6, 2017 by · 1 Comment
This DIY dog treat cookie jar and healthy natural dog treats discussion has been sponsored by Wellness. All opinions expressed here are my own. Halloween is almost here and that means there will be plenty of treats to be enjoyed. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin ginger snaps, everyone in my house enjoys treats occasionally, even my dog. Of course, sweets are definitely NOT good for dogs! Know what else isn't good for dogs? A lot of the stuff you find in many brands of dog treats. I have used Wellness brand products for my dog for years. I … [Read more...]
DIY Desk Organization Idea that is Creative and Inexpensive!
August 28, 2017 by · 5 Comments
This DIY desk organization idea has been sponsored by Westcott Brand and Role Mommy but all opinions expressed here are my own. Do you have any idea how many times I have heard the phrase 'I can't find a pen' in my house? Seriously. Where do they all GO? Well, I am hoping that this DIY desk organization idea will help my family keep pens, pencils, and glue sticks front and center from now on. What I really love about this desk organizer is that it is easy to make and incredibly inexpensive. And, of course, it finds a great new use for … [Read more...]
