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I was recently shopping in a store with lots of antiques and homemade pieces and came across a beautiful bulletin board that I just had to replicate and share. The piece I originally saw used an antique picture frame, minus the picture, and was hugely expensive. But what was so cool about the whole piece is that where the picture and glass once were, there was chicken wire with small clips holding memorabilia. I immediately thought of my kids and … continued…
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Last Spring we talked about the importance of good exercise shoes in the post “Exercise Shoes: More than an Accessory.” In that post we learned that shoes should be replaced every 350-500 miles (depending on what you are doing and how much you weigh). If you primarily exercise outside, you know that your shoes can get dirty well before it is time to replace them, so here is a great way to clean them so they look like you just … continued…
Let me just say, I love Easter. I have since I was a kid. There’s just something about finding a basket full of goodies and running around hunting for eggs. Speaking of eggs, I stepped up my game and have been trying new dyeing and decorating techniques; and I’d like to share a few. Let me preface this by saying I hard boil all my eggs first. You can use whatever method you prefer. I do it the way my … continued…
On a recent trip through IKEA, my husband and I came up with a great solution for our kids to put together and display their Lego projects. On background, I should explain that my girls love the Lego Friends series. I think it’s great too! My kids are occupied for hours enjoying and playing while also learning. But, once they’re done, there’s usually an issue about what to do with what they’ve built. The premise behind the Lego Friends is … continued…
It’s funny because as an adult, Valentine’s Day is fun, yes. But as a kid, Valentine’s Day is REALLY FUN! My kids love it. They’ve got to pick out the best cards, which the last few years, have included small trinkets like Silly Bands and themed erasers. Filling out the cards is a whole exciting process. And then, there are the decorations. Again, as an adult, I really don’t need any. But, as a kid, decorations are a must have. … continued…
My girls love to make pompoms. Over the summer, they took a pompom making class and had a blast making adorable pompom animals. Now they’ve expanded their repertoire into making pompom wreaths to decorate their bedroom. They got this idea from my Bernat yarn newsletter and I think it’s a great craft for cold January days; it’s easy and it’ll keep the kids busy while they’re stuck indoors. For this craft, you may not have to make a special trip … continued…
We’ve all been there before. We’ve got a party to attend and we need to bring a dessert. But what tray do you use? You can use one of your own and ask for it back. You can buy a disposable tray and just leave it. But, why not make your tray the hit of the party! Bake your own tray out of round mint candies. Use it to haul your goodies and then once those goodies have been devoured, … continued…
My daughter recently came home from school and proudly pronounced, “Christmas is for all of your senses.” They had been discussing senses at school and she told me about the pretty lights and decorations for vision, prickly needles on the tree for touch, carols for hearing and candy canes for taste. Even with all this stiff competition, the whole class decided that nothing beats the “smell” of Christmas. And I’m pretty sure I agree! This discussion triggered my memory for … continued…
If you’re like me, you’ve got plenty of empty clear glass jars and vases around the house. I’ve even got a box of generic vases leftover from my wedding. I’ll surely never have a use for most of these items at the same time. In reality, I only use a few favorites over and over again. I recently decided I needed to start using some of my vases in my decorating rather than waiting for the mother-load of bouquets to … continued…
Autumn is right around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’ve got lots of herbs that you don’t want to go to waste. So, why not make some herbal vinegar? This is a great way to preserve tender herbs, such as basil and lemon balm. It provides a tasty addition to your menus. You can also use it for homemade holiday gifts. Although it may sound intimidating, making herbal vinegar is easy. Just like a lot of herbal recipes, … continued…
