With kids, pets, and all of our life messes; our carpets can get stinky, fast! It isn’t always necessary (but recommended every couple of months) to hire a team of carpet cleaners. Sometimes, a simple carpet deodorizer is good enough to get things smelling fresh! You can make all of these at home! A […]
DIY Crafts And Home Decor
10 Easter Themed Crafts for Young Toddlers
Easter is my youngest girlie’s favorite holiday. And who can blame her? Easter is great because it happens within the season of new beginnings. Naturally, your kiddos would want in on all the Springtime fun! Spend an afternoon (or two) on these fun Springtime crafts for the under five crowd. Hopefully there are no […]
Shaving Cream Easter Eggs (How To Dye Them)
Shaving cream Easter eggs are the latest in designer looks. Easter is early this year, and my kids are already dreaming up their own Easter egg designs. For years, we’ve used a homemade dye recipe, but I think we are going to change things up with a little method I learned in my childhood. […]
10+ Trendy Indoor Plants
Who knew that indoor plants could be trendy? I was shopping at Trader Joe’s the other day and laughed to myself when the employee working in the floral section told me how “trendy” dwarf fruit trees are. I laughed at the word “trendy” and then was immediately intriuged. Could I really learn how to […]
How to Dye Easter Eggs With All Natural Dyes
Dyeing Easter eggs has been a family tradition for years! We all look forward to that one Saturday before Easter when we all gather around the dinner table. Often times family members will see who can come up with the prettiest (sometimes even ugliest) Easter eggs. Like many a Mama out there, I have […]
Dollar Store Easter Decor
I love the Dollar Store, and who doesn’t? I can walk in with only a $10 bill and leave with enough holiday decor to cover a majority of the first floor of my house. Not without some DIYing, though! Scroll to the end of the post for tutorials and links to create these darling […]
Furniture Remodel Mistakes You CAN’T Afford to Make
I spend at least one weekend every year repainting any worn down pieces of furniture I have laying around. I’ve only been doing it the last three years, but I think I’ve learned a thing or two about the art of repainting! Of course, all of that painting didn’t come without a mistake (or two…or […]
10 Crafts You Can Make With Your Lavender Cuttings
I’ve been growing lavender on my windowsill for the last year, and while my plant and I have had plenty of ups and downs, it presented me with an endless supply of gorgeous flowers. I’ve read that lavender is great for those struggling with anxiety and insomnia, so I wanted to put my beautiful flowers […]
11 Stranger Things Themed Party Ideas
My world turned “upside down” two years ago when I stumbled upon the Netflix original, “Stranger Things.” My world got even stranger this last October when I binge watched the entire second season of the show in one weekend. Who else was with me? The entire family was knocked out on the couch and we […]
How to Make Your Wood Paneling Look Seriously Chic
Doesn’t it seem like everyone had wood paneling in some area of their home years ago? True, when I say “years ago” I really mean “The ’70s” , but I’ve seen wood paneling in many a house since then! If you love the bones of the paneling, but hate how it ages a space, you […]