Grab a pair of flip flops for $1.00, a washcloth, scissors and your glue gun and get ready to make these cute little spa day sandals in less than 5 minutes. I came across this idea in Willow and Sage Magazine and had to make them for myself. I've never had a spa day...
Pull out the Sharpies, class ~ I have an eye-catching quick craft for you ~ a Leather Tassel Key Ring. I have a thing for tassels ever since seeing Gone With the Wind. This may be a bit over the top but those tassels...amazing! Fast forward to now ~ a few months ago I made...
Family Mealtime ~ Disconnect to Reconnect Family mealtime is such an important time to bond with your family. No matter the size of your family it's a special time but far too often we lose sight of that. When I was growing up there were no mealtime distractions. We gathered around the kitchen table and...
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Libby's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Blueberry, Lemon and Pumpkin Muffins ~ it's a unique combination of flavors that are perfect anytime of the year but especially now with fresh blueberries and lemons available and Pumpkin Puree from Libby's which is available...
I've been seeing so many moss crafts this year and I love them. They are so darn earthy {moss is earthy so that makes sense}. A few weeks ago I shared my Moss and Succulent Peat Pot and today I wanted to share something for those last minute Easter Decorators {I'm raising my hand right...
Oh how I love polka dots, glitter and these easy-to-use Mod Podge Rocks Peel 'n Stick Stencils from Plaid part of the Mod Podge Rocks line from Amy Anderson {THE Mod Podge Rocks Gal!}. I'm still spring-ing it up around here and this Polka Dot Banner is the perfect addition to my decor. Supplies: Mod Podge...
Adorable Easter Ideas including Peep Houses, glittered Easter Eggs, Burlap Bunnies with Cotton Tails and so much more! Welcome! If you're here looking for some Easter Idea inspiration you're in the right place! Below there are over 20 ideas with links to the original sources so you'll know exactly where to go for more info...
DIY Front Yard Curb Appeal on a Budget Do you ever get stumped with what to do to give your front yard some oomph and add to the overall curb appeal of your home? Now is the time of year to start planning what you'll do with your outside space to get your home noticed,...
Get ready for spring with these easy and inexpensive peat pot spring crafts. Spring is a week away and I can hardly wait for it to arrive. The other day it was almost 70 degrees and I could barely contain myself. I threw the kids in the car {not really...they got in willingly}, tossed my...
How-To Make Easy Homemade Chicken Soup. This is a great recipe for when you need some love in a pot or for when it's cold and you need to be warmed up. I also like to make a batch of this Chicken Soup for when I feel a cold coming on. How-To Make Easy Homemade...
St. Patrick's Day Craft - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, or any day for that matter, with this adorable and easy to make shamrock pinwheel - it's basically a green flower pinwheel but we'll call it a shamrock pinwheel! For every holiday I try to make at least ONE kid's craft. St. Patrick's Day is less...
I have a serious carb addiction. Put a carb in front of me and then move back or things could get ugly! 😉 I hadn't made zucchini bread in a while and last week I bought some zucchinis for a chicken and rice soup recipe. I only needed one zucchini so I had more left....
I am a soda girl...I love it. Always have. When I was little we had soda at home but it was just for the adults {i.e. mostly for Mom ~ it was a perk for giving birth!}. The only time I really had a chance to have any was at my Grandma's house...her house was...
That just sounds awful, doesn't it? But, it's something that most of us will encounter at one time or another, unfortunately. If the sight of blood or the thought of it makes you squeamish you may want to avoid these pictures but if you hang around this is the info you need to know...
How to Upcycle a Basket with Old Leather Belts If you know me you know that I have a bit of an addiction. Okay....a bunch of addictions. A few of my addictions listed in no particular order........ Baskets ~ almost any size, any type, any style...I love them and always have. Books and...
I come from a long line of card givers. My Grandma and my Mom had entire dresser drawers devoted just to cards. They had cards for every occasion on hand just in case and when my Grandma moved in with us when I was little each week there was at least one mandatory trip to...
This is a very easy tutorial that will show you exactly how to make leather feather earrings and includes a free template/leather earrings pattern. You can leave the leather earrings as is or use metallic paint to create your own gold leather earrings or any other color you would like to use as an accent....
Valentine's Day is almost upon us and I'm part of a great group of ladies bringing you a Valentine's Day Blog Hop ~ you can check out all of the links at the bottom of this post to see what everyone has shared. Between us all your big day preparation should be totally covered! Now...
I am part of the Make It:Fun® Team. I received compensation and complementary products in exchange for creation of project ideas. King Kong 2014 My youngest son has an imagination that just doesn't stop ~ which I love. He's been on a King Kong kick for a few months now. He loves King Kong. He's watched...
If you've been following me for any length of time you know that I love holidays. I enjoy any chance to celebrate and Valentine's Day is no exception to that rule. My husband and I try to have a romantic outing sometime around Valentine's Day and I like to make a Family Meal for my...
Valentine's Day Heart-Shaped Deer Head Silhouettes Have you seen the Deer Heads and Deer Head Silhouettes all over the decor world lately? I have and I love them. I made a 3D Deer Head for Christmas that's still on my wall...I can't seem to part with it... and when I started thinking about Valentine's Day...
Natural alternatives for home cleaning, beauty and health products have become a recent passion of mine. I had thought for quite a while that using processed deodorants and antiperspirants were not the best choice for me and my family so I went on a search for a natural alternative. I found many recipes online...
DIY Apothecary Jar Dollar Store Challenge I have a thing for jars. Not just Mason Jars....any jar. I have a big box in my garage full of spaghetti sauce jars, jam jars, iced coffee jars....just about any jars you can think of. I love them and can't bear to get rid of a good jar....
When I was a kid growing up my Father made bread pudding. He was the King of Bread Pudding. Only one problem....I never, ever tasted it. Everyone raved about it. Everyone asked for more. My Mother even ate it and trust me, that woman was not an eater {unlike me!} so if she ate it,...
Football Pepperoni Pizza Game Day with my family is always fun with the anticipation for Game Time and, of course, the food! I don't want to miss a minute of of the excitement so I like to plan in advance without too much fuss. This is where a frozen pepperoni pizza comes in handy.I know my guys...
Easy to Make Pom Pom Garland I am so gaga {not to be confused with Lady Gaga} over Pom Poms. They are so cute and fuzzy and bring a smile to my face. For Christmas I wanted to make a Pom Pom Garland....but I didn't. I have seen all of the awesome tutorials on...
Have some Fun with these Free Valentine's Day Printables! Love is love no matter what the language. Make some memories with your Valentine by saying {or at least trying to say} I love you in a few different languages. These printables are 8 x 10's but you can resize them easily. Print them out to...
Many moons ago I purchased milk paint powder and mixed it according to the label {I think I had to add water} and liked it...a lot...but then I forgot about it. I have been painting a lot lately...small furniture pieces, accent walls, and a fabric chair, and had forgotten about Milk Paint. I used the...
New Year's Resolutions ~ Most people make them {me included} but they usually don't last more than a week or two. Today, I was thinking about life and how sometimes it can be hard. I was thinking about character and what it sometimes takes to not give up...to keep going in the face of hard times...
Christmas is magical… but let's be honest - once the gifts are opened and the decorations come down, it can also feel overwhelming. The good news? What you do in the next few days can make next Christmas dramatically easier. You don't need a full overhaul or hours of work. Even a few small steps...
My youngest son loves to build and create. That being said anything he can get his hands on to put together {construct}, recreate {convert}, and make his own {customize} , is a joy to him and a win-win for me. I love to keep his imagination flowing and Transformers Construct-Bots from Hasbro do just...
Velvet Christmas Trees are so easy to make and these took less than 5 minutes each from start to finish. It all started with........ The Gift That's Too Dreadful to Use Did you ever get a gift that was just to dreadful....too awful....too YUCK to use? We did. Last year we went to breakfast...
It's the most wonderful time of year: time to start baking all sorts or cookies, candies, and pies! But if you're looking for something a little bit different - something elegant and delicious yet surprisingly easy to make - then look no further than this Mint Cream Torte. It makes the perfect addition to any...
I have so many giveaways going on this week I should be Mrs. Claus ~ today I have another one for you ~ this one for a $300.00 Visa Gift Card! All of the bloggers below got together so we can help you with your Holiday Shopping! 504 Main | Dukes & Duchesses | The...
Just in time for Christmas Shopping a group of bloggers and I pulled together this $600.00 VISA Gift Card Giveaway and the Prize Winner will receive the card via PRIORITY Mail so you will get it in time to spend it on your Holiday Shopping. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States...
This easy-to make pumpkin pie pull-apart bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert! Pumpkin Pie Pull Apart Bread Pumpkin Pie is one of my favorite Holiday Desserts and this Pumpkin Pie Pull-Apart Bread is a great addition to your recipe box. It's not the ordinary pumpkin treat so you can catch your family or friends...
I hope you've enjoyed all of the Holiday Mason Jar Inspiration over the last 2 days. I shared my Vintage Shabby Chic Mason Jar with a little lantern that really lights up {it's the coolest thing!} and below are all of the other Mason Jar Projects and a complete list of the links to see...
Mason Jars, Shabby Chic and Christmas ~ to me, that's the perfect combination. I have recently realized how awesome Mason Jars are. I have always saved glass jars for 'stuff' but didn't realize it was a trend or that other people did it until the explosion of Mason Jar Awesomeness I've been seeing. With the...
Imagine all of your favorite fall flavors together in one delicious dessert. That's what you can expect with this delicately flavored coffee and pumpkin tiramisu! If you're visiting here from the A Bountiful Harvest blog hop ~ Welcome to Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ the blog where you'll find a little bit of everything ~ it's...
I love pallets and even made my poor ♥husband♥ dumpster dive at our church parking lot for them ~ he's a good sport. He dove for those babies and put them in my truck and then....get this...he ASKED me what I was going to do with them...well, cha {that's usually my response when I'm stumped}....
I love almost anything glow-in-the-dark {think cute...NOT spooky}. I'm so glad to still have one little guy who shares my love of cool kidsy crafts. These little necklaces are extremely EASY to make and if you let them charge {hang around a light source} they'll glow for hours. When little guy {and me...yes..these look...
If you saw my Jack o' Lantern post from the other day you saw the tiara my little pumpkin wore that also doubles as a wreath. I promised you the tutorial for the tiara/wreath so here it is ~ it was super easy to make and I really like the way it turned out. You...
