Crafts, Kids

Cute Upcycled Planters With Kids In Mind

This is a repost of a post I did last year. It was enjoyed so much, and I thought some of you would like to see it again. Let's recycle by creating upcycled planter characters with your older children. Whenever I look at something, I try to look outside the box a bit. You can… Continue reading Cute Upcycled Planters With Kids In Mind

Crafts, Kids

Kids Make Your Own Slime!

Slime...kids love this stuff. Well, I decided to make some with my young friend Mariah. This was fun, and so easy to do. You don't have to spend a  bunch of money make this stuff, you probably already have the ingredients at home. This is what we used: White Glue Food Color of your choice… Continue reading Kids Make Your Own Slime!

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

Home Improvements

Refinishing F.R.Cabinets

I was recently given a kit of the Rust Oleum Cabinet Transformation Kit from Rust Oleum to try. I had never tried this particular product,  and was very interested in seeing how well it works. this is what comes in the kit: Small kit covers 100 sq. ft., large kit covers 200 sq. ft. If… Continue reading Refinishing F.R.Cabinets

Home Decor

Mirror Update

If you have visited my blog, then you know how I love to create something pretty from something that has been cast away. I found this old black mirror at a garage sale for $1.00. It had a black frame that was badly beaten up, but the mirror was in great shape. I wanted this… Continue reading Mirror Update

Storage & Organization & Hacks

Dryer Sheets: The Truth About

Let's talk dryer sheets. A friend was over today, believe it or not dryer sheets came up. Which got me thinking. Well by now you know there not just for the dryer.So I thought it would be nice to write a post on those other uses. If you can think of any other than what… Continue reading Dryer Sheets: The Truth About

Crafts, Fun & Easy DIY

Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint has so many fun uses, both playful and practical. The only downfall is it comes at a steep price and the color selection is somewhat limited. Now you will be able to get all the fun, for a lot less, by making your own. Chalkboard paint lets you transform any wall into an… Continue reading Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

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

Home Decor

How To Arrange Living Room Furniture

I have been asked by friends on so many occasions how to arrange their furniture. Our homes come in all different shapes and sizes. No matter if your rooms are big or small your furniture arrangement will make your room more enjoyable. I started with the pic only above because of the pillow on the… Continue reading How To Arrange Living Room Furniture

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