Will I ever grow tired of pallets and their insane ability to find some way to work themselves into virtually every DIY project, ever? No way, man! My youngest recently expressed a desire to have a small sofa in the corner of her bedroom. I have no idea what on earth she plans to […]
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12 Fall DIYs for a Fabulously Festive Home
The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and there is a slight chill to the air once the sun goes down. You know what that means; it’s time to start DIYing for Fall! Does it make me a terrible Mom if I was excited for my kids to go back to […]
10 Fabulous Ways to Paint Your Cabinets
Guys, I admit it! I’ve been feeling a little less than enthusiastic about my kitchen these days, and I am CONVINCED that my cabinets are to blame! We haven’t updated our cabinetry since we moved in, and I am so thirsty for a remodel. However, I know all too well how expensive custom cabinetry […]
11 Cheap Backyard DIY Projects
We spend a whole lot of time in our backyard over the Summer months, and although summer is coming to a close, I know there are still tons of Saturday afternoons spent outside! My backyard always looks a little worse for the wear at the end of the summer season, and I’m always looking […]
Fun Halloween Party Ideas { For Kids}
I volunteered to be the room mom for my youngest son just a few days ago. Naturally, I’m in charge of throwing him and his classmates a Halloween party. I don’t want to be outdone (or even remotely on the same level!) as the parties thrown in years past, so I’m determined to throw […]
12 Things to Hang on a Blank Wall
When my family and I first moved into this home, one of my biggest home decor challenges was: what should I hang on my blank walls? It’s a lot harder to decide than one may think. If you’re stumped, these 12 ideas will (hopefully!) help you out a little! 1. Kitchen Tool Printables […]
12 Beautiful DIY Fall Wreaths
If hydrangeas are your favorite, your fall porch might benefit from a DIY hydrangea wreath from Garden Therapy. When I decorate for fall, I make it a special effort to incorporate burlap fabric in ALL of the places that I possibly can! I love that the girls over at How to Nest for […]
10 Outside-The-Box Things to Do With Watermelon
Watermelon is a favorite Summertime snack in my household! My kids never beg to eat fruit like they do throughout the Summer months. When a healthy food is such a hot commodity in your home, it’s best to give the people what they want! Snack on these fun ideas! When throwing a party, there […]
How to Remove Paint From Furniture (When You’ve Made a Mistake)
We’ve all made mistakes when painting furniture! Maybe you forgot to sand, applied the paint too thickly, or maybe you HATE the color you chose! Whatever your reason might be, I think everyone should learn how to remove paint from furniture! Do you? You’ll Need The Following Items: 1. Sand Paper (fine and coarse) […]
DIY Deet Free Insect Repellent
Summer is a whole lot more fun when you aren’t covered in mosquito bites–or a fine layer of deet! Regardless of if there is any REAL danger of using bug sprays with deet, I would rather not put all of those nasty chemicals on mine or my kids’ bodies! Deet is known to cause […]