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Mothers Day Coloring Pages
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so here are some Mothers Day Coloring Pages for your kids to color for their mom. For most of my readers (i.e. moms), that means a day of hugs, kisses and...
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20 Mothers Day Gifs ideas!
Ahh, Mother’s Day. It’s the only day of the year that’s dedicated entirely to moms, so here are some great and creative Mothers Day gifs ideas. It also gives us the whole day off. No laundry, no...
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Master Bedroom Bed Canopy Curtains Tutorial
I posted my complete bedroom makeover a couple of days ago – where I re-designed my bedroom for under $125! Today I wanted to show you how I made these bed canopy curtains for my bed for around $70.00...
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Mason Jar Crafts – My new favorite ways to organize!
I have recently become obsessed with Mason Jars and this is my newest project that I did in my house. I bought a package of the large Mason Jars at the store for around $6.00 (included 12 jars) and...
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Framed Fabrics Bed Art- {Ditto} diy
Welcome to the July {ditto} DIY challenge! Once a month ten very different bloggers are hosting this challenge to recreate in our own homes a project or design element inspired by a haute couture...
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My Girls Bedroom Re-design – How I made all their dreams come true with...
I re-designed my daughter’s bedroom this past weekend and I shared my July Ditto diy Project with you late last night – about how I made my framed art work above my daughters’ beds using old windows....
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Bed Canopy made out of a Window Box
I showed you the finished project of my daughters’ room last week and promised I’d show you how to make the bed canopies for only $13.00 each! It was a fun project that I came up with because my...
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Boy Crafts – 25 Boredom Busters for Boys
During the summer it seems that my son is the one that I have the hardest time keeping busy – so here is a list of 25 boy crafts and boredom busters for boys! I hope this will help you keep your...
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Christmas Coupon Books – Printable coupon books for an inexpensive gift!
Sometimes, the very best gifts are unexpected gestures of love from those closest to you. If you’ve ever been awakened by breakfast in bed, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Those random acts...
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Inexpensive Christmas table centerpiece ideas
Are you looking for an inexpensive table centerpiece idea this year? I wanted a new a Christmas Centerpiece, and buying one is just not an options because they seem to be SO overpriced, so I headed...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar + printable recipes
Welcome to this years Homemade Christmas Gifts Series. We will feature many nine Homemade Christmas gift ideas over the next two weeks, so make sure that you stay tuned to learn how to make some of...
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{diy} How to Make Your Own Sugar Body Scrub
Welcome to this year’s Homemade Christmas Gifts Series. We will feature nine homemade Christmas gift ideas over the next two weeks, so make sure you stay tuned to learn how to make some of these great...
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How to pack an easy breakfast stocking
My kids always wake up SO early on Christmas morning, and we have the rule that they can get their stockings before we wake up. This usually means that my 8 year old wakes his younger sisters up at...
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Valentine’s Day Crafts: The “Why I Love You” Placemat
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day of romance or a chance to fall head-over-heels in love with that special someone, but it’s also a day to show affection for other loved ones in your life....
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Religious Easter Coloring Pages
Here is a collection of 25 Religious Easter Coloring Pages designed to gives kids – and some adults – a fun lesson in what the day is all about. So what is Easter all about? Lost in all the hubbub...
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Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
These Mother Day Crafts ideas are projects that kids of all ages can make! I personally love the jewelry plate and the handprint sunshine! Which ones are your favorites? Salt Dough Flower Fingerprints...
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Valentine’s Coupons Booklets {printable}
Valentine’s Day is a day to show your loves ones just how much you adore them. Maybe a bouquet of flowers, a special dinner, or even a box of chocolates. But why should the gestures of love end on...
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How to Make Wall Flowers for Under $10.00!
You may have wondered where I got the wall art that I had up on the walls in my girls bedroom re-design. I actually MADE them with scrapbook paper, dollar store flowers, and doilies! The total cost of...
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How to organize {like a pro} with Dollar store items – see how I updated my...
I have a confessions to make…I am extremely disorganized! I am going crazy being inside all day with all this snow we still have and was getting the urge to do some spring cleaning. Here is how my...
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How to EASILY Paint Over Wood Paneling
When we bought our house in 2010, there was A LOT of wood paneling… the foyer, the kitchen, the dining room and another room downstairs. Needless to say, I’ve have to paint over wood paneling quite a...
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How to find inspiration to decorate on a tight budget
I mentioned that I am re-decorating my dining room in my dollar store re-decorating post last week. We are still in the process of completing it, but so far we have painted our paneling and have...
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{DIY} Milk Paint Furniture Tutorial – How I turned a $30.00 thrift store...
So… I found this old dresser at a local thrift store for $30.00 – YES…only $30.00! It was in rough shape but I was looking for a buffet table for my new dining room design and thought this would be...
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{DIY} Wall Canvas Artwork {Made for under $50.00}
I am almost done with my dining room re-decorating! It has been a very large project for us, but I am happy to say that we are putting the finishing touches on it and will share it soon! So far we...
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My Dining Room is Finished!!
It is finished!! I am thrilled to share with you our newly re-designed dining room! It took us about 2 months to get everything put together, but it is so worth the wait! Before we get started, here...
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Homemade Sugar Scrub using Lemon and Thieves essential oils
Homemade sugar scrubs are so easy to make and smell fantastic! I keep a jar of this next to my kitchen sink so that I can use it to scrub my hands after I have cut peppers or onions to help get the...
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{DIY} Outdoor Deck Lights for under $10.00
I have been looking around for some deck lighting this summer but it is SO expensive and not in our budget. I figured I could make my own for less money, so obviously I drove over to my favorite...
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The New Office in the Attic
I know many of you who follow this blog have been very interested to see what our newly renovated attic looks like… so here it is! In this post, I’ll share what we did, why we did it, and how much it...
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HomeMade iPod/iPhone Docking Station
If you are looking for a way to amplify your music during a cookout or party, check out this idea that my brother in law whipped up the other day at our house. He used a toilet paper roll and 2...
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Lavender Detox Bath Recipe
One of my favorite baths to take is a detox bath, so I wanted to share with you my favorite detox bath recipe. A detox bath may help the body to flush out toxins, and it great to take when you feel...
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Homemade Lotion Recipe
I LOVE using homemade lotion, so I thought I’d share my favorite homemade lotion recipe. You only need three ingredients. Unrefined Coconut Oil (I got mine from Aldi for only $4.99 – a GREAT...
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Printable Lunchbox notes – 20 printable kid-friendly joke cards
We spend a lot of time and effort preparing balanced and healthy options for our children’s school lunches, but wouldn’t it also be nice to add a little entertainment to that mid-day meal? Today’s...
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21 Disney Frozen Birthday Party Ideas – Including a Beautiful Frozen Birthday...
Do you have any Frozen fans in your home? I have three daughters under the age of five years old, so our house is still talking about Frozen. My middle daughter turns four this year and she...
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How to Make Potpourri
One thing that I love to make and set on the stove is fresh potpourri. The scent of the citrus and cinnamon makes my entire house smell amazing! I am sharing my favorite recipe for how to make...
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How to Make Homemade Candles
I LOVE candles – but I hate the expensive price tag that many of them come with! I started doing some research on how to make homemade candles and found out that the supplies can be even more...
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Budget bedroom ideas – My designer bedroom makeover for under $100!
I am SO excited to share with you my Master Bedroom re-design that I’ve been working on the past two weekends. First, let me share that we bought our current house 3 years ago and had never touched...
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DIY Upcycled Corn Bag – Homemade Heating Pad
To be honest, the inspiration for this DIY Upcycled Corn Bag came from years of blood, sweat, and cold feet! I’m not sure why my feet are always so cold. Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s genetics....
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22 Indoor Snow Day Activities
I live in New York State, which means we get a LOT of snow! Today my kids are actually home from school due to a snow day, so in order to keep them occupied I started looking around Pinterest to find...
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Hosanna Palm Branches – DIY Kids’ Craft
This activity uses scripture, music, and crafts to teach children about Palm Sunday. Resurrection Sunday and Palm Sunday are such a great time to teach children about how Jesus lived and what he...
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{DIY} Duck Tape Flower Pots
Are you looking for an easy last minute Mothers Day gift? I have the perfect gift idea that will cost you under $5.00! First, you will need small flower pots. I got these for $0.77 each at...
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10 Easy DIY Natural Beauty Products
These 10 Easy DIY Natural Beauty Products are a collection of recipes that anyone can put together for greater health and more radiant beauty. When I started trying to live a more natural life, the...
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Inexpensive DIY Bug Collecting Kit
There’s no time to get bored in summer when you put together this inexpensive and super fun DIY bug collecting kit. I gathered all the supplies from Dollar Tree. That means each item is only ONE...
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10 DIY Wedding Gifts
With the arrival of June comes the arrival of the unofficial “wedding season.” The summer months are a very busy time for weddings. People seem to want to have their weddings during the warmer months....
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My Frugal Bathroom Makeover for under $200
We have lived in our house for five years now, and every time I walked into my downstairs bathroom I wanted to puke. That is a pretty long time to hate a part of your house, but I just didn’t have the...
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How to make a Picture Perfect Bread Gift
I LOVE baking and I’ve recently discovered the joys of giving baked goods as a gift. These edible presents are in a special category of do-it-yourself offerings because they’re not only easy (and they...
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How to make a diaper cake {Video Tutorial}
Diaper cakes are something that I love to put together for new moms, but you may be wondering how to make a diaper cake! Why? Because they are cute and fun to make! No – diaper cakes are not cakes...
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42 Easy Toddler Crafts
I’m planning ahead for summer and needed some easy toddler craft ideas for my two year old. I came up with this list of simple and fun activities to keep your kiddos occupied all day long! Here are...
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Valentine's Day Crafts: Be My Valentine Box
Remember Valentine’s Day in grade school? Getting cards and giving cards was so much fun, especially when one of those cards was from that boy who you’ve had a crush on since forever (about two weeks...
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Wax Paper Crayon Hearts – great kids craft!
If you’re looking for a simple Valentine’s craft that you can do with the kids, Crayon Hearts definitely fits the bill. Sure, mom or dad will need to handle the ironing portion of this craft, but...
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Sweet Little Piglet Cupcake Recipe
There are two schools of thought when it comes to eating a cupcake: Open wide and take a big bite (which usually results in icing on your nose) or tear off the bottom half and eat your treat in two...
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