Easter, Holidays

Non Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Easter and Spring is upon us! Why not surprise your kids with baskets filled with their favorite toys, hobbies and crafts instead of baskets full of chocolate and candy! When my sons were young I would find different ideas other than the standard Easter baskets. Why would the Easter bunny bring a basket when he… Continue reading Non Candy Easter Basket Ideas

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Easter, Holidays

Easter Baskets For Grownups

Easter is just around the corner. If your thinking you would love to treat your older family and friends with a delightful basket that fits their passion this year, well, have I some wonderful ideas for you! Is there a home Chef in your life?? I know a few of you out there! Wouldn't this… Continue reading Easter Baskets For Grownups

Trash to Treasure

Craigslist Makeovers

You're browsing Craigslist and you come upon a dresser that would look fabulous in your bedroom. You think 'If it only wasn't in such terrible condition'. Almost all the items I find to makeover, I find on the streets. So many times all it needed was some paint, or perhaps some new hardware. Let's say you… Continue reading Craigslist Makeovers

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!

Garden

Starting a Garden with Children

  Children are born explorers, and touching the cool earth, planting seeds and watching a plant grow are wonderful lessons in learning where our food comes from. Plus – they get to play in the dirt and not get in trouble for it! You can plot out an area in your yard or keep it… Continue reading Starting a Garden with Children

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY

Just For Teens

A younger reader asked me to do a post on teens. I searched the internet and  put together some fabulous ideas just for Teens! Tassels and pom poms are so in fashion right now. Check out some of these great ideas. The first is a fabulous tote that was made really special by adding tassels.… Continue reading Just For Teens

Home Decor

Teens Fringed Bedskirt

This velcro bedskirt was very simple to make and it really elevates the entire look of the bed. I don't have any wasted fabric that rests on top of the box spring, as I would with a normal bedskirt, and if your bed is in the corner, you don't even have to make three sides!… Continue reading Teens Fringed Bedskirt

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY

Dollar Tree Crafts

I wrote this a bit ago but I came up with some more great ideas. I love the Dollar Tree, and I'm lucky enough to have one a few blocks away. Everytime I enter the store...I am overwhelmed with ideas! I walk down each of the isles scoping out what is new and what I… Continue reading Dollar Tree Crafts

Garden

Spring Tulips — Yard and Pond

Look what I just found....aren't these magnificent!! Tulips are one of the first big blasts of colors in the early spring. There are so many varieties and such vivid colors. They really stand out in the landscape. Tulips are an easy bulb to grow in containers or flower beds, and they will return every year… Continue reading Spring Tulips — Yard and Pond