Happy October! It's hard to believe that we're well into fall and that October is here already! This month for our book give away and fun ideas we are sharing the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It is perfect for fall and for little ones and big kids too! We decided to spend a day reading this really fun children's book and then doing some activities that made us think of the story. Have you read the book? Here's a little bit about the book in case you … [Read more...]
Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
A big thanks to Direct Energy for sponsoring today's discussion! Is your home "smart"? You're probably wondering what I'm talking about. I mean is do you use any special tips or tools to be more energy efficient around your house? Today I want to hare 10 great tips from Direct Energy. Maybe you have heard these tips before, but maybe you haven't - hopefully you can find something that can help you! Need help thinking of ways to make your home smarter and more convenient? Direct Energy … [Read more...]
DIY Engagement Gift – Wedding Day Countdown
Do you have a friend or loved one who's recently become engaged and you're looking for the perfect DIY Engagement Gift to celebrate their exciting news? Give them a beautiful piece of d�cor to countdown the days until they say �I Do�! This DIY Engagement Gift is easy to make and affordable and the groom and bride to be will absolutely love it! You can customize it to match their d�cor or wedding colors if they've already begun planning the details. DIY Engagement Gift - Wedding Day C … [Read more...]
12 Mason Jar Crafts
I don't know about you, but I absolutely love mason jar crafts! They're so cute, and they are usually super easy to make. here are 20 great ones that I am sure you will love! Winter Mason Jar Lanterns Birds Nest Mason Jar Lamp Mason Jar Vases Chevron Painted Mason Jars Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns Mason Easter Treats Jar + FREE Printable Mason Beach Memory Jar DIY Tinted Mason Jars Mason Jar Coffee Bean Lamp Jute Wrapped Mason Jars DIY Water Color Mason Jars DIY … [Read more...]
4 Things To Do Before Publishing A Blog Post
Being able to hit that 'Publish' button when finishing up a blog post is a very exhilirating thing to do. Your words are going out into the blog-o-sphere for everyone to see. I know I have hit that orange button (since I am on WordPress) and later noticed something I either forgot to put in, or I misspelled something, or what-have-you. So I thought I would put together a list of 3 things to do before sending you work out into the world wide web! Make Sure You Have All Your Pictures … [Read more...]
DIY Hair Accessories Organizer
What little girls doesn't have dozens of adorable Hair Accessories for her hair? With all those hair accessories, including this easy hair clip, comes the need for storing them (or constantly picking them up all over the house)! This super cute and easy to make DIY organizer will help keep headbands, clips, hair ties, and more in one neat, organized place. Supplies: inexpensive picture frame (or old frame to upcycle) with glass removed ribbon c-hooks spray adhesive thin … [Read more...]
30 Uses For Baby Food Jars
If you have a baby in the home then you surely have baby jars coming out your ears! Finding great uses for these dainty little jars may seem like a hard thing to do but there are tons of ways to re-use them. Instead of throwing them directly into the recycle bin take a look around your home and see if you have any small objects that need to be organized. Using them on or in your desk is a great way to use them and keep all those tiny paperclips and thumb tacks from getting lost or worse yet... … [Read more...]
Easy Hair Clip Accessory Tutorial
There's no better time to show off a cute hair accessory than now! This adorable little button hair clip is easy to make and is a fun addition to all the red, white, and blue you can find to wear this Independence Day. Button crafts are always fun to make and this button hair clip is no exception! The best part, is you can customize this and do different colors for any holiday or color scheme! :-) Supplies: inexpensive hair clip or a plain one you'd like to dress up red and white … [Read more...]
