Garden
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Do You Know How To Press Petals
Pressing flower petals was one of my favorite things to do as a young child. It was amazing what kind of artwork you could create just by using a few tools found around the house and a couple of your favorite flower petals. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to press petals of flowers, use this how-to guide. This tutorial will have you starting flower crafts left and right! Let’s get started. Here’s What You’ll Need To Press Petals: -Flowers (the variety of your choice!) -Phone book (or another heavy book for pressing!) -Parchment Paper -Weights (if needed) Step One: For the prettiest pressed flowers, I find it best…
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Simple And Must Know Garden Hacks
I’ve only been gardening for a few years now, and I’ve already learned so many incredible things! My mom has been thrilled to share all of her garden hacks with me and her wisdom has been greatly appreciated. After all, it can be hard to learn to garden on your own! But that’s why I’m here to help. Regardless of if you are a new gardener, or an expert, knowing these garden hacks is a total necessity. Simple And Must Know Garden Hacks Use An Empty Wine Bottle To Water When You’re Away Don’t trust your neighbors to water your plants appropriately while you’re away on a business trip or…
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Backyard Party Ideas For The End Of School
Like any Mom, I’m eager for the end of the school year until we are a few weeks into summer vacation. This year, my eldest finishes elementary school and my youngest finishes kindergarten. It’s crazy how fast they grow! We plan on celebrating the completion of these milestones with a backyard party! Keep reading for my favorite backyard party ideas for the end of the school year. Backyard Party Ideas For The End Of School Cool Themes An end of school year party isn’t complete without an epic (and age appropriate) theme of some sort! In years previous, we have gone with season-friendly themes like a beach (this is great…
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Making Arrangements: The Wreath
Have you ever tried your hand at creating your own floral arrangements or wreaths? Believe it or not, they’re actually easier to make than it may seem, and it’s really fun to sit back and admire what you’ve created. Plus, if you can never find a wreath you love at the store, what better way to get what you want than creating one of your own? Here’s how to make DIY wreaths for Spring. Here’s What You’ll Need To Create Your Own DIY Wreath For Spring –Floral Wire (I love this kind from Amazon. It’s cheap and it works great!) -Floral Tape (Again, I love this variety from Amazon)…
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Easter Activities For Kids
Easter is less than a month away and the good ole Easter bunny is sure to be hopping down your sidewalk here soon. I’m a huge fan of all things Easter. I love the sense of rebirth around this time of year and I love to admire the gorgeous flowers as they “pop up” all over the place. This Easter, I get to host the big brunch, and that means I’m in charge of the food AND the activities. Keep reading below to see what Easter activities for kids I have planned for this fun Spring holiday. Easter Activities For Kids Dyeing Easter Eggs Though the children of my family…
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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 grow my own citrus indoors? Turns out, you can actually grow a LOT indoors. Check out my favorite options: Citrus Yes! I wasn’t lying before…you can really PLANT and grow your own citrus, indoors! Grow the miniature meyer lemons for an burst of summer even in mid winter. These plants do require a lot of…
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Bedside Plants for Better Sleep
Are you itching for a better sleep? Aren’t we all? What if the secret to a more sound sleep lay within a bedside plant? And what if I told you that I wasn’t lying? Dig in and find your inner green thumb, these plants just may help you sleep better! Snake Plants Snake Plants are said to help purify the air in your bedroom by filtering oxygen. It improves the atmosphere of your home, helping you to get to sleep and stay asleep! Also, Snake Plants are extremely low maintenance. They don’t require too much oxygen, or sunlight. It’s perfect for a dark bedroom corner! Lavender Lavender plants…
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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 for a cheap upgrade! Check out these cheap (and last minute!) backyard DIY projects. While it might be too late in the year to start an actual living fence, or vertical garden, keep one in mind for next year! Plan out your spaces, and plant seeds in the fall if necessary. Better Homes and Gardens…
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Easy Ways to Prep Your Porch for Summer
Dapper Drapes A bright warm hue should do, and chevrons are always a fab design. Seeing Green Ah, a breath of fresh air. If only car fresheners smelt as lovely as this green themed front porch looks! Don’t be afraid to mix up the color scheme, those blue flowers create the best contrast! Potted Flowers When decorating with a rustic milk carton, you can’t go wrong as long as there are flowers inside! Comfy Accents Big throw pillows and soft rugs make any hangout a dreamy hangout. Terra Cottage Whites accented well with a bright neon hue bring elegance to any back porch. Gnarly Nursery…
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15 Things to Do With Old Terra Cotta Pots
DIY Rainbow Painting Garden Pot This drip-paint terra cotta pot will surely brighten your day! They’re even more fun to make than they are to look at. DIY Metallic Flower Pots Spray paint terra cotta pots with metallic colored spray paint to get an expensive looking DIY that cost practically nothing. Nautical DIY Clay Pot Lighthouse For Garden Decoration This lighthouse is easy to assemble and surprisingly adorable. Paint three terra cotta pots and stack them on top of one another to create a mini lighthouse! Ombre Stenciled Crooked Tower Flower Pots Spruce up your yard with brightly colored flower pots and matching flowers. Use a cricut machine or hand stencil…
