Check out our North Carolina Tar Heels Christmas Tree! We started this tradition in 2015 and have continued doing it yearly. This year my friend Sharon at Hobbies On A Budget requested photos of Christmas tree's on Facebook, and I just had to share ours. This year my husband and I started a … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Witch Wreath
Materials: 16" Wire Wreath Frame (either ready-made with wraps or use your own black pipe cleaners)20” Black Mesh Ribbon1 package Plush Witch Legs12” X 15” fabric for the hat12” X 18” Black FeltSmall package of Quilt Batting or other stuffing materialMeasuring TapeHot Glue Gun How To Make … [Read more...]
M&M's Candy Corn Halloween Crafts
I was so excited to find out I was chosen to participate in a craft shop and contest using M&M's Candy Corn White Chocolate. I don't usually have an excuse to buy craft supplies, so this was just the chance I was looking for. You see when I do a shop like this I can tell my husband I have to buy … [Read more...]
Pokemon Bedroom Transformation
Pokemon bedroom transformation. Now there's a boy's bedroom makeover I never saw coming! If you're wondering why it's because I hate the color red! I've shared past makeovers for our boy's rooms. Remember the orange room, that I decorated with skateboards? Well, today I am sharing a paint … [Read more...]
How To Build A Wooden Walkway Step By Step Tutorial
Since we are building a new patio, we wanted to share this How To Build A Wooden Walkway tutorial with you so you can get started on yours. How to Build a Wooden Walkway How To Build A Wooden Walkway Supplies: SAE Tape MeasureStandard Speed SquareCompound Miter Saw48-inch Standard … [Read more...]
How To Repair A Paver Patio: Patio Maintenance
I wanted to share this How To Repair A Paver Patio tutorial with you. It's starting to cool off again, so it's time to start thinking about outdoor improvements, and the patio seemed like a great place to start. How To Repair A Paver Patio: It has been over ten years since we laid … [Read more...]
How to Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio
Spas are more affordable than you think. Today we are sharing How To Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio. Once you have chosen the patio or deck you would like walls around, you can start the project. How to Add Walls To An Existing Paver Patio: About two months ago, we ended up with … [Read more...]
DIY Among Us Resin Coasters
Today I'm sharing our Among Us Resin Coasters, a new craft we tried out a few weeks ago. I was hesitant to try using resin because I was worried our projects wouldn't turn out well. Thankfully the girls are always up for a challenge and won't let my fear of failure hold them back. We partnered … [Read more...]
Transform a Closet into a Toddler Bedroom
Transform a closet into a toddler bedroom or small closet nursery using these tips and tricks. After raising our children and living as empty nesters, I never imagined we would be turning our hall closets into bedrooms for our grandchildren. It's funny how life works. When our children … [Read more...]
Kitchen Cleaning Hacks From Grandma
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WipeAwayHolidayMess #CollectiveBias I don't know about you, but around here we spend the weeks after Christmas cleaning and getting our house back in order. To be honest, I start taking down … [Read more...]
Holiday Cleaning Hacks I Can't Live Without!
This shop Holiday Cleaning Hacks I Can't Live Without has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone #ScotchBriteCleanHoliday #CollectiveBias Can you believe we are five days away from Christmas? F I V E days! That is crazy! I love Christmas; I … [Read more...]
How To Prevent & Treat Clogged Drains
Wanna learn How To Prevent & Treat Clogged Drains? Nothing is more annoying than a sink, shower, or tub that won't drain. Okay, there are other things that annoy me, but I hate waiting for water to go down the drain. Today I want to share a few tips and tricks to help prevent and treat … [Read more...]
Roto-Rooter Ambassador, Not a Moment Too Soon
I am excited to announce that I am a new member of the Roto-Rooter Ambassador Program, not a moment too soon. As you know, I am a HUGE fan of summer. I love everything about summer. Before they arrived, I planned an entire weekend of outdoor activities for my family so that we could enjoy the … [Read more...]
A Girl & Her Blankie
My daughter Anna will be seven years old this October and still has her blankie Bubbles. My daughters are the only children with blankies they love, and she is the only one who held on to her past preschool. My older daughter lost hers at a restaurant a few years ago and never asked about it … [Read more...]
Getting Your Car Ready for Summer
Getting your car ready for summer shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerCarCare #Collective Bias Since summer is my favorite season, I wanted to share a tutorial on Getting Your Car Ready for Summer. I don't know about … [Read more...]
Spring Dining Room Table Decorations
Today I'm sharing my DIY spring dining room table decorations! If you want to spruce up your dining room when you start spring cleaning, then these easy spring table decorations are perfect for you! Spring Dining Room Table Decorations: I don't know about you, but I love spring. While … [Read more...]
Coffee Bar Ideas : Pink & Orange Coffee Bar
This Coffee Bar Ideas post was sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. If you are looking for cute coffee bar ideas you've come to the right place. I love coffee and a few weeks ago my … [Read more...]
Easy Paper Wreath for Spring
I have been looking out the window at the snow and ice and thinking, I am so ready for spring!! That thought is what lead me to create this wreath. I wasn't in the mood to run to the store, so I started planning the wreath based on what I had available. The planning of this craft took a couple of … [Read more...]
Simple Valentine's Day Wreath
Tired of paying top dollar for a holiday decoration? How about making your own Simple Valentine's Day Wreath for less than $12.00? After looking at the prices of decorations at different stores, that is exactly what I decided to do. Simple Valentine's Day Wreath Materials: Metal Heart … [Read more...]
Easy Burlap Wreath Christmas Card Holder
One of my favorite crafts is wreath making. I was excited when I envisioned a wreath for my daughter that could be more than a wall hanging or door decor! With quick innovation, my wreath transformed into an easy burlap wreath Christmas card holder. Imagine being able to display beautiful … [Read more...]
How To Decorate Your Mantel For Christmas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of At Home for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year I plan to decorate my mantel and every year I end up with nothing but stockings. This year I decided to start early and plan ahead, so I started in October! The hardest thing about … [Read more...]
Cutting Hair With A Vacuum Cleaner
~ This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias , Inc. and its advertiser #CleaningUntangled . All opinions are mine alone. Hair, hair everywhere. That is a statement my husband hears on a weekly basis. I have grown my hair out for about 3 years now and I love it. I love having long … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Placemats and Napkin Rings
I have to admit, I was really excited about making St. Patrick’s Day placemats and napkin rings, because all I had to buy to make this project was two spools of ribbon! 1 Ribbon Boutique 7/8 inch x 15 ft Roll Glittery Gold1 Ribbon Boutique 1.5 “ x 3 yd Roll Natural Plus I used the following … [Read more...]
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Wreath
I had such a great time making the Easter Wreath, I decided to try my luck again with a fun St. Patrick’s Day Wreath. I love that I have found a way to make holiday wreaths so affordable and I may just make one for every holiday! So once again, I set off for Hobby Lobby to see what I could find … [Read more...]
The Perfect DITY Move Packing Plan
Today, I want to share the perfect DITY move packing plan with you. It's that time of year again... Pre-PCS season. Maybe this isn't technically a term, but for my family, PCS season starts as soon we know we are getting orders. We can't wait until the orders are cut because being in the military … [Read more...]