I’ve always lived by the adage that it’s more meaningful to make gifts for loved ones rather than purchasing them at the grocery store. And while it may have been a bit tricky before the days of the internet to figure out what you are going to make your loved ones, there are plenty of […]
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Christmas Paper Sack Gift Bag Ideas
Forget the wrapping paper. I have something much better and even cuter. I am talking about a Christmas Paper Gift Bag. I love picking out Christmas gifts for my friends and neighbors. My kiddos have recently picked up the love of gift-giving too and they like to put little bags together to give to […]
How To: Make A Salve For Those Dry Winter Lips
We were absolutely POUNDED with snow during this last week, and my hands and lips are looking a little worse because of it! It’s hard work shoveling all of that snow! In times of dry skin like this, I never trust store-bought brands. I only trust my homemade salve. It’s super easy to make and […]
DIY Craft Day: Fabulous Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door
Fall is finally here and I am so excited to get my home decorated and ready for the season. One of the first places I like to decorate is my front porch and I always do so with DIY fall wreaths! Believe it or not, DIY fall wreaths are relatively simple to make. Just take […]
How To Clean Greasy Kitchen Cabinets (The Easiest Way)
Got greasy cabinets? I get it. Life happens. But, I can show you how to clean greasy kitchen cabinets without scrubbing for days. Oil splashes and grimey buildup may not be as noticeable as spills and stains, but, left untreated, still add to the dirtiness of a kitchen or bathroom. Oil in particular can damage […]
Home Salon Ideas: Homemade Eyebrow Wax Recipes
By the time they lift the quarantine measures in my hometown, I am going to have real roots (I forgot how dark my natural color is!), calloused heels, and be in desperate need of a facial. I can deal with roots, callouses, and pores. What I can’t allow is bushy eyebrows and *gasp* my fuzzy […]
Luxurious DIY Lavender Soap Ideas
One of my resolutions at the start of this year was to use less plastic in my home and life. After one of my children did a report on single-use plastics and informed me that plastic will never biodegrade in our lifetime, I’ve been trying to get it out of my house as much as […]
Summer Gift Basket Ideas
21 No Sew Craft Projects
Want to make cute crafts but don’t know all the secrets to sewing? Don’t lose your needle in the haystack! Here are 21 fabulous sew free projects that will have you crafting to your heart’s desire! 1. Throw Pillow Repurpose a table runner or other spare fabric into room-changing accessories with the help […]
How to Make Microwavable Heat Packs
For those of you who never get aches and pains, you can move right on past this article (*cough* denial!). For everyone else (namely, EVERYONE!), here are 9 simple DIY microwavable heat packs to help soothe those tired muscles and joints, itchy eyes, bruises, and migraines.