Here are a few of my favorite holiday cookie recipes. For the full recipe, and the project credit, click the links in the header! 1. Full Recipe at Matcha Spritz Ingredients 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter softened 1/2 c. sugar 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 tsp. salt 2 oz. white chocolate, melted 1 large egg […]
Foulproof Ways to Clean and Care for SilverÂ
Silver isn’t something many current living generations have had to care for. So what happens when our rings, inherited silverware, or home items start to tarnish and lose their sparkle? We panic – not realizing this is totally normal when you haven’t regularly polished your silver items. But it’s very easy to restore them to […]
10 Ways to Brighten a Boring Balcony
1. Install a lattice wall to grow your greenery. Adding life and color through vibrant plants will make your balcony a more enjoyable resting place. 2. Create a reading nook on your balcony. If your balcony is protected from the weather, use it as a space for literature, storing your books for a cozy reading […]
12 Handmade Chrsitmas Gifts for Everyone On Your List
Magical Alternatives to Christmas Lights
WOOF! Hanging Christmas lights can be a drag. From the time you were a kid being forced to help mom and dad, and even now as an adult trying to decorate your own home. Is it the tangled ball of wires and lights? Or the freezing fingers that make it such a daunting task? Either […]
10 Christmas Decor DIYs for a Seriously Festive Home
1. Wine Bottle Christmas Display This is a great holiday piece for all seasonal holidays. Celebrate the snow with this snowy display. 2. Christmas 2×4’s This project is easy enough to let the whole family help. Find some scrap wood or buy brand new pieces. Paint them and throw on a hat and scarf! 3. […]
Fast And Easy Kitchen Makeovers (On A Budget)Â
You probably spend just as much time (maybe more) in your kitchen as you do in your bedroom. Especially if you’re taking care of a family that demands to be fed three times a day (the nerve!) It makes sense that you’ve fantasized about upgrading the look, demolishing the cabinets, installing matching appliances, and […]
Handmade Birthday Presents for Boys
A Deluxe Fort Kit If you’re even slightly handy with a sewing machine, you can follow the instructions in this tutorial to make a killer fort that any boy would be excited to receive. A Custom Backpack Pick and choose colors and patterns to make a backpack for little boys. You can customize this gift […]
How to Transfer A Handmade Design to Wood
Transferring simple graphics onto wood is a very simple project for making unique home decor, thoughtful gifts, or simply to just give your kids something to do together. Here, we’re sharing a tutorial created by Angela Marie. Take a look! The Tools and Supplies You’ll Need For This Project: Masking tape Paint marker or […]
12 Things You HAVE To Buy At Thrift StoresÂ
 1. Trophies You can repurpose trophies in a number of ways. So if you spot them at the thrift store, you might want to think about taking them home with you! Make bottle stoppers, Christmas ornaments, or even coat hooks. 2. Ladders Old wooden ladders can still serve many a purpose! Either as a […]