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A simple, kid-friendly centerpiece.
Should form follow function…? Function follow form…? Why not put them in the same bowl?
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I am ready to get my ass kicked. (It’s been dragging on the ground behind me…)
Today’s post isn’t going to be pretty. In fact, it’s going to be rather sweaty and stinky. Several weeks back I mentioned what my “word of the year” was going to be for 2012.
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No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue...
We do a lot of entertaining and much of it is on our patio. Because we are in Southern California, we’re able to be outside most of the year. It’s nice to change up the look of our patio furniture,...
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Upcycle an old bottle to make a dish soap dispenser.
I know, I know, this has been done before. But I finally did it and made one: A more decorative dispenser for our dish soap.
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Upcycling boring lampshades with fabric, spray paint and a glue gun.
Last month I was given some beautiful fabric to play with and I did a guest post at Mom It Forward, sharing how to recover some basic, boring lampshades using new fabric, a glue gun and a little bit...
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Banana Boats… a tasty twist on campfire desserts.
I’ve done plenty of camping posts and dessert round-ups, but a few months ago I heard about “Banana Boats” and I knew we had to give them a try on our next camping trip. These were yummy and SO easy...
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How to add touch up paint to your earrings.
I love a simple hoop earring. In fact, I have 3 pairs that I have loved so much, it appears that I have rubbed the silvery paint right on off of them in a few places. Until I splurge and get myself a...
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Having good manners comes from using them. Five tips for kids.
I was given an opportunity to write about how to make a home a secure and stable environment for kids, thus creating a good atmosphere for learning. I have thought long and hard about the topic, and...
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Freshen up a fire pit with high heat spray paint.
We have a free standing fire pit that we love to use. However, while sitting out on our patio 24/7 for several years, the paint begins to oxidize and get faded over the years, and rust spots crop up...
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Keep your wine the perfect temperature. (Frozen grapes make great ice cubes.)
I might have mentioned previously that I enjoy wine. Very much. I don’t consider myself a wine snob, but it is important to me that wines are served in their appropriate glasses and at the proper...
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Easy fresh salsa recipe.
I have previously posted our quick and easy recipe for fresh salsa, but we have since tweaked the recipe and it’s even better, so I wanted to share those updates. So now a new and improved fresh salsa...
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Fool-proof, roasted chicken. The secret? Brine it.
I love an easy, fool proof recipe. Here’s another one of my “Go-To” favorites. (This is also what we do for our Thanksgiving Turkey each year and It.
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Saving tired old flower pots with textured spray paint.
They aren’t replanted yet, but today I wanted to show you how I saved a couple of old flower pots. I have a couple of planters that have been around here for quite a while. I like the style of them,...
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Holiday decorating using your own photos.
If you’re like me, you love photos of your friends and family around you. If you’re like my husband, you complain that you can’t move around the house for fear of knocking over row after row of framed...
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Simple Christmas planters. (Using Christmas tree clippings.)
I have mentioned how much I love me some sticks, but I also love Christmas Tree lots and their bounty of free evergreen clippings! Even if your family has an artificial tree, you can still cruise by...
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Packing up Christmas (and ready for next year!)
There are lots of ideas about how to organize and store holiday decorations. I have a ton of Christmas decor, and I am frequently asked how I manage to change the colors I use for Christmas each...
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Make a DIY cover for your Kindle, iPad or tablet.
Hello all! I have another fabulous and talented blogger stopping by to share a project with you today. Honestly, Carolyn from homework is always coming up with the most beautiful and and elegant ideas!
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Faking the look of trendy pottery pieces. An easy DIY.
I’m finally starting to get in a spring-y mood. I’m ready for a little color. I’ve been seeing this gorgeous blue-green color everywhere and I am craving it.
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The Circle Sandwich. My family’s preferred way to use up leftovers.
Today I am going to share a super fast, super easy way to use up leftovers in your fridge and make a dinner that your family will fight for the last piece of… (Or at the very least have a few rounds...
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A simple tip to clean cloudy looking glasses.
I love to entertain. Friends, family… food, drink, merriment… It makes me a happy girl. However, a few nights ago we had friends over and I found myself embarrassed when a few of our guests asked...
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