Many years ago, I was in charge of the environmental club at my kid's elementary school. When Earth Day rolled around, we wanted to give each of them a small token to celebrate a day we all worked so hard to support. But, of course, we had no budget for gifts and didn't want to get useless plastic stuff that would totally go against the 'green and eco friendly' message we were trying to spread. We finally found a seed company to donate packages of seeds to us but boy do I wish I had come across this DIY tic tac toe game board back … [Read more...]
DIY Terra Cotta Coasters Give Your Table a Fresh Look for Spring!
March 29, 2018 by · 6 Comments
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...]
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 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...]
26 Beach Themed Crafts to Celebrate the Ocean in a Decorative Way!
July 5, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Do you love spending time at the shore? Do you line your pockets with seashells and take millions of photos of ocean sunsets? If you are drawn to the smell of salt water and the sound of crashing waves, these beach themed crafts will be a huge hit!! Beach Themed Crafts When I was growing up, I lived right on Long Island Sound. I regularly went to the beach after dinner with my mom to walk on the sand and look for sea glass. I ended up with bowls of shells, smooth stones, and some wonderful memories. If you will be at the beach this … [Read more...]
Easy Thankful Tree Craft to Remember What Matters Most
November 9, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
With the holidays approaching, I wanted a reminder of the things that are truly important in life. This thankful tree craft is my way of reminding myself that no matter what might be going on in the world, I still have a lot of things to be thankful for. With Thanksgiving coming in a few weeks, I am reminded of our yearly ritual before the big meal. A prayer of thanks. For the food on our plate and the friends and family who join us at the table. Silent prayers for renewed strength to meet personal challenges and … [Read more...]
Easy Bottle Cap Pumpkin Craft is Awesome Fun for Everyone!
September 30, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
My husband is a bit of a beer snob and rarely drinks a beer that comes from a can. That means I had more than enough bottle caps to make this bottle cap pumpkin craft! When we first moved to this house 10 years ago, we installed a bottle cap remover on the wall in the garage. We placed a box under it to catch all the caps that popped off. After 10 years, we have accumulated a whole bunch of bottle caps! I have been trying my hand at a few bottle cap crafts over the last year and honestly, even very uncrafty ME can turn a bottle cap into a … [Read more...]
