DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Quarantine Ideas – Paper Wreaths!

You’re stuck at home, bored, frazzled, and probably eating too much…. aren’t we all?  Here’s an idea to keep you occupied that’s likely free because you already have the materials inside your home, which is nice since most of us can’t leave.  I saw a version of the paper wreath at a high-end home decorating boutique.  It was versatile both…
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St. Patrick’s Snacks

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Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up and green and gold rule the retail aisles – so it’s time to geared up for your green party! Holiday themed party treats are often sugary and fattening.  Now that swim suit preparation season is in full swing, it is important to be celebratory and a little healthy at the same time.  Chips are…
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DIY Cleaning Products

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I hate chemicals.  Walking down the cleaning aisle in the supermarket or discount store makes me hold my breath.  Everything smells so strong and frankly gross.  The mix of hundreds of different chemicals down that one tiny aisle is dizzying (literally).  Are these chemicals really necessary to beat household grime?  Isn’t it ironic to introduce another chemical into your household…
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DIY Dish Redo

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Everyone has mismatched dishes.  Dishes guests leave at your house, leftovers from sets that have been broken, or maybe thrift store finds.  But often the dishes sit with no purpose.  Today we’re doing a DIY Dish Redo to repurpose some of the misfit dishes into really cool new ones.  The cost is minimial (maybe free) so Let’s Go! Materials: Old…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Valentine Hearts

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It’s Valentine’s Day season.  Today’s project is easy and I’m not waxing poetic about the day….we’re making DIY Valentine Hearts with paint and pencil erasers.  I think it’s incredibly cool and needs almost no skill.  This technique is not just for Valentine’s Day either, you could use the pencil eraser dot method to paint lots and lots of things, it’s…
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Valentine Hearts

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Valentine’s Day is coming soon!  I love pink and red so Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate.  Valentine Hearts are the signature symbol of the day.  Today we’re making super easy valentine hearts from crayons and waxed paper.  They are very inexpensive and kid-friendly and are a perfect craft to get everyone into the spirit of love! Click here for…
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Valentine’s Day Gifts under $5

It’s easy to get swept up in the hearts and chocolate frenzy of Valentine’s Day and spend too much money on love……..isn’t love supposed to be free?  Anyway, you don’t have to go bananas to tell someone special you appreciate them.  It’s actually silly.  Spending a few minutes of your time actually showing your love – handwriting a note, doing…
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Wine Bottle DIY

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Valentine’s Day is synonymous with roses, chocolate, and wine.  Using left over wine bottles as vases or decorative elements goes along with the romantic and festive nature of the holiday – plus it’s a great reason to drink the wine!  Today’s project uses left over wine bottles to make adorable Valentine’s gifts for friends or a love themed centerpiece for…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Simple & Sooo Good Valentine’s Party Treats

Need an easy Valentine party idea that is fast and inexpensive?  Use my go to – chocolate dipped marshmallows.  These are a seasonal twist that give a nod to hearts and love.  By reusing materials I have used on the blog before and purchasing a bag of heart shaped marshmallows, I made a fun and delicious party treat that is…
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DIY Projects

Chocolate Football Pops

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You know what’s coming.  It’s the biggest football event of the year…..Super Bowl week!!  In honor of the day and the fact that I love chocolate, I’m marrying the two with Chocolate Football Pops.  They take very little time and effort and are really affordable.  Each pop costs less than 20 cents.  Let the dipping begin! Football Pops First I…
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