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 […]
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DIY Spa-Like Christmas Gifts (Peppermint Sugar Scrub)
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 […]
Christmas Paper Sack Gift Bag Ideas
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 their friends. But no matter what you decide to gift this Christmas, you have to make sure that you wrap it in […]
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: 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 […]
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.