Christmas, Holidays

Holiday Crafting!

Happy Holidays! For all you crafters out there looking for ideas to decorate your home for the holidays here are some great ideas:   This was an easy wreath I made: You can see how easy it is to make here. Kids love crafting, especially around the holidays. Here are some favorites of mine Learn… Continue reading Holiday Crafting!

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Creative Uses For Old Books

Do you have a pile of old books collecting dust? Do you have some stored away in boxes ready to give to the Goodwill? Well, don't toss them or give them away because I have some wonderful ideas for giving those books a new lease on life Planters: It takes a bit of patience, and… Continue reading Creative Uses For Old Books

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Reusing Hangers, TP Rolls, and Rubberbands!

If you follow my blog, then you know I am all about recycling. This post is all about reusing hangers, toilet paper rolls and rubberbands! I hope you enjoy it! Plastic Clip Hangers: Save those plastic pants hangers to make your own bag clamps. Snip off the ends of the hangers with heavy-duty scissors. The… Continue reading Reusing Hangers, TP Rolls, and Rubberbands!

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Helpful, Handy Tricks Prt 2

Just as promised....more helpful and handy tricks for around your home. This first is a must for doggie owners. I MacGyvered this in my yard years ago after seeing something like it at a doggie park. Rather than make daily trips to the trash can, I built this poop pipe. It’s just a large piece… Continue reading Helpful, Handy Tricks Prt 2

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Helpful Handy Hints Prt.1

Hi there! I want to share with you some of the most clever and handy ideas that are so easy, and a bit ingenious! Last summer I was at the beach with my grand daughter. We were jumping over the waves, and a boy came up and asked me if this was my phone. It… Continue reading Helpful Handy Hints Prt.1

Garden

Best Herbs for Container Gardening

Time to get your hands dirty and start planting some herbs. Some of you with small outdoor patios, decks or balconies will really love this post. You don't have to have a big garden to grow herbs. You can grow them in containers, and they will flourish, even if you don't have a green thumb.… Continue reading Best Herbs for Container Gardening

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Awesome Hacks

I've posted some hacks for all around the house, but these are sooo awesome, and I just had to share with you!               This next one is a good idea also. You can use a rake to hold many things. I hung one up out by my barbecue to hold… Continue reading Awesome Hacks

Home Decor

Coffee Sign

Hi! I finally finished this project…it was like a puzzle, with small pieces. So here it is…I hope you like it ! I made it with black and white beans! You don’t necessarily have to put the beans on a piece of wood. You can make a smaller project using a picture frame, and make… Continue reading Coffee Sign

Storage & Organization & Hacks

You Can Put What In Your Washer??

A couple of days ago I wrote a post on what not to put in your dryer. Well today I am going to tell you about a few things that you never knew you could put in the washing machine. Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on! Place… Continue reading You Can Put What In Your Washer??