I am a person who has never been very well off. I also long so much to travel as it really soothes my soul and I just love simple things like a weekend away as well as week long excursions. I really love the outdoors and the feeling of taking a little time to spendRead More
Kid’s Furniture Makeovers
I started seeing all the creativity put forth by others when it comes to furniture flipping a couple of years ago on Pinterest. Thrift store finds or worn out furniture are turned into something with new life. Unfortunately, Pinterest and all of it’s glory wasn’t a thing when my daughter was little or I wouldRead More
14 DIY Jewelry Organizers
I can’t tell you how many times I am untangling necklaces, looking for a single earring or wondering what happened to a ring I used to have. I try to stay organized with most things in my life, but jewelry is just one of those areas I lack in the organization department. There are soRead More
6 Money Draining Habits You Need to Break
If it always feels like you are broke, it could be that you have small money draining habits that are making you spend money bit by bit. It may not seem like it, but small amounts add up, especially if you are in the habit of doing something that is killing your budget. Even ifRead More
12 DIY Light Fixtures and Lamps
It’s always been a bummer to me that I have always lived in rentals. This often leaves me with very generic options when it comes to light fixtures. A fun light fixture can not only be functional but really pull a room’s look together and in some cases, give the room a beautiful centerpiece. Light fixturesRead More
14 Banana Recipes
One good thing about bananas is that they are almost always cheap and in season, even the organic kind. They are the perfect portable fruit and have a wonderful sweet taste kids love. In fact, we nick-named my daughter “The Banana Queen” for a period because she loved bananas so much. I seemed to neverRead More
Tips for Saving Money on Nearly Everything
I am a firm believer in the price tag not being the be-all end-all of how much I will pay. I bargain hunt, thrift shop, and haggle my way through most things in my budget because I know that I simply don’t always have to pay the price in front of me and I don’tRead More
14 Fresh Lemon Recipes
We are just winding down on citrus season, but lemons aren’t usually too expensive most of the time anyway. I really love a good lemon taste to just about anything. It’s acidity is sometimes the perfect balance in my recipes to make them taste just right. If lemon is something you really enjoy, check outRead More
14 Upcycled Chair Tutorials
I have been seeing so many fun projects after spending so much time on Pinterest that involve either making a thrift store find into something more modern, to complete deconstruction of furniture and turning it into something else entirely. It’s exciting for me to see so many neat ideas and watch people’s creativity just explode!Read More
14 Key Lime Recipes
The Key lime is mostly known for the ever famous pie that most people know and love, but Key limes can be used in so many ways and with this list of 14 Key Lime Recipes, you will find all kinds of ways to use them. On top of fun ways to use them inRead More
12 Free Sewing Patterns for Men
When it comes to DIY clothing patterns, you will usually find a plethora of women’s skirt patterns, kid’s patterns, and baby patterns. One thing that is often harder to find is men’s sewing patterns, especially free ones. If you have a man in your life that you are wanting to make some awesome DIY dudsRead More
16 DIY Mirror Tutorials
I have always loved fancy looking mirrors shown in catalogs and home decor magazines. The problem for me has always been the cost of owning such pieces. A mirror is perfect for just about any space though, because it has an amazing ability to open up any room and make it appear larger. On topRead More
12 Free Knitting Patterns for Men
It’s pretty classic for anyone to knit something like a sweater or scarf for the men in their life. A homemade knitted sweater is something that will last for many seasons and looks very nice as well. But what if you are hoping to knit something more exciting, fun, or fresh? It is easy toRead More
11 DIY Playroom Furniture Projects
I feel like I was super lucky as a kid to have a playroom. It was in the basement of our house and I loved that there was a space just for my brother and I to play and be creative. We had all of our favorite toys in there and it was such aRead More
11 DIY Kid’s Furniture Projects
I love dreaming of owning Pottery Barn furnishings for a perfect nursery or kid’s room, but looking at the prices, it’s pretty much a no-go for me. Kids can be tough an furniture and on top of that, they do tend to outgrow certain pieces within a few years. The money spent on the furnitureRead More
15 President’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
I remember doing President’s Day crafts when I was in grade school that consisted of everything from “building” Abe Lincoln’s beard out of painted cotton balls to building “cherry trees” from tissue paper. I always loved these crafts and learning about our founding fathers who helped build this great nation we live in. When itRead More
13 Easy DIY Pallet Projects
Have you come into some wood pallets? Here are easy DIY Pallet projects to put them to use. Ever since I saw a bed on Pinterest made out of pallet boards, I have wanted to do some DIY projects. Unfortunately, I also have always lived in apartments so it doesn’t lend itself well to woodworkingRead More
11 Must-Try Leek Recipes
Have you ever tried leeks or are you hoping to try them in some recipes? Leeks are great because they have a mild taste when compared to onions and they sweeten up a bit when cooked. They lend themselves to all kinds of wonderful recipes. The one thing you may have noticed about leeks is theirRead More
Craveable Avocado Recipes
Living in the pacific northwest, I love avocado season. In many states, avocados are reasonably priced, but here they can cost over a dollar a piece unless it is avocado season. Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat by themselves, on crackers, in salads, and of course, west-mex dishes. The fat in avocadosRead More
13 Quick and Easy DIY Side Tables
I went through several months without side tables in my living room when I moved out of my mom’s house and got my own place. As a young person, I thought they were just useless furniture people have in their homes for looks and I had more ‘important’ things to spend my money on. IRead More
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