ALERT!!! This is your first warning. At the time of the writing of this post we are 65 days out from Christmas. Nothing is worse than last minute Christmas shopping. No, wait, that’s an overstatement. Obviously, there are lots of things worse than that, but why make your life more difficult during the most joyous …
Does anyone else get into a state of paralysis when they get overwhelmed? When a project seems to big, my first reaction is to go into turtle mode and hide inside my shell where I can pretend it doesn’t exist. I find the best way to combat turtle mode is to get a plan together. …
Nothing says I’m boring like a giant empty wall in your house. And I know you are not boring. But good large scale art is expensive and it can be really daunting to figure out another way to fill up that empty space. Well, have no fear. I have found 6 Simple Accent Walls with …
Guys! No one reminded me to make free fall printables for all of you! I hope I’m not too late and you haven’t already printed every “Happy Fall” printable out there. If you have, you should still print mine because they are unique. I use the two best pictures I’ve ever taken in my entire …
Anyone else have bowls full of apples in the house? Ok, I only have one bowl, but really, I can’t resist buying apples this time of year. I’m trying out a new low carb diet (which technically doesn’t include apples, but I’ve never been good at the technical side of things) and I really don’t …
So, I think I am officially off my crafting rocker. I’ve got three adorable Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeovers for you today and… I’ve named them. And made up personas for them. It’s not my fault, they are very cute pumpkins and they just sort of spoke to me. Have I lost my mind? …
What can you make for less than $10, a coupon and an old shirt? You can make a lot of things, conceivably, however, I took my $10, coupon and old shirt and made a lovely Fall Wreath! In the end, the finished wreath that I have hanging on my door today took less than …
I noticed this week that now that my kids are back in school, I’m skipping meals, especially lunch, and grazing all day instead. Unfortunately, the food I’m grazing on is never good for me. It’s potato chips, packaged cookies, and other not good foods. I’m going to try to plan ahead and throw a few …
What surprised me most when I first started furnishing my home was the price of lamps. I’d walk into a Home Goods and see $80+ price tags and be floored. For a long time I would only buy my lamps from thrift stores or yard sales. Which is super affordable, but you usually have to …
I’m a girl on a budget. Until this blog thing takes off, I’m counting pennies, especially when it comes to the “wants” like home decor. Fortunately for me a glue gun, a few supplies from the Dollar Tree and a little creativity are super cheap! Here are 15 DIY Dollar Store Decor Projects That Only …