Don’t get me wrong I love summer, but there is just some majestic about the winter. The holidays are in full swing, the snow falling and warming the house up by baking some homemade bread really does lift my spirits. With that said, I don’t really enjoy cold weather, in fact I keep my houseRead More
10 DIY Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas
To kick off the Christmas season, many people like to set the bar high with a great Christmas porch decor set up. Depending on what kind of porch you have, you may go for something simple or highly elaborate. Many of the ideas on this list can be used to create an entire theme asRead More
How to Find the Perfect Charity to Donate to
The holiday season is a time of giving and for many of us, this means giving to charities or non-profits that need the extra funds or items we have to give. Donating to a charity is a great way to spread your Christmas cheer a little further and in some cases, it can be aRead More
11 Striking DIY Kitchen Tables
Nothing can set off a kitchen or dining area quite like the perfect kitchen table. Depending on your personal style, you could make it look eloquent to rustic and every style in between when you make your own furniture. I love a good dining set that has some personal charm to it, too. Most peopleRead More
5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Paint Color
Are you struggling with choosing the perfect paint color? Are you afraid of paint color commitment? Then take a look below at these 5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Paint Color. When you give these tips a try, you can feel more confident in the paint color you decide to go with and save some moneyRead More
15 Free Baby Doll Sewing Patterns
These free baby doll sewing patterns would make fun and unique accessories for your child’s dolls. Would you like to expand the wardrobe of your child’s doll? There’s nothing quite as awesome as making clothing that you can’t buy in the store for your child’s favorite baby doll. It’s unique and you can almostRead More
How to Find Happiness During the Holidays When You Are Broke
Here are my tips on how to find happiness during the holidays when you Are broke. The holidays are a time where we feel joy, warmth, and love and we give and get the warm fuzzies, too. But what if you are stressed about how to pay for the holiday fun or you are filledRead More
Ways to Connect with Family During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time when family means a lot. It’s a time to remind us that we should be getting away from the mundane actions of everyday life and showing those we love how much they mean. Unfortunately, our lives have gotten so busy and the holidays have started to become about buyingRead More
10 DIY Bird Feeder Treats
When I was a child, I loved watching the birds in the winter from out my window. It was fun to see how they interact when the world is so cold outside. One way to attract birds for watching (as well as doing something kind for them) is to make some bird feeder treats for them toRead More
Ways to Save Money on a Christmas Tree
We search for ways to save money on just about anything from gifts to decorations during this time of year. Your Christmas tree should be no different. Whether you go with a fake Christmas tree or the real thing, there are several ways you can save on your holiday’s decoration’s crowning glory. Ways to SaveRead More
Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips: How to Go Green This Holiday Season
Being Eco-friendly around the holidays is not something most people consider. It may be because we just don’t think about it much or we think it will be too expensive during a time of year when things are already tight financially. Whatever the case may be, living green at this time of year can notRead More
15 DIY Christmas Decor Ideas
Yesterday, I shared how we decorated our home with Nativity Scenes. While we enjoy decorating our home with religious decorations we also decorate with just-for-fun decorations like snowmen and nutcrackers too. Each of our children’s rooms are decorated with a theme. We didn’t mean to create themed rooms, it just sort of happened. My daughter’sRead More
13 Fantastic DIY Headboards
I have slept on a few beds that didn’t have a headboard or even a proper frame when I was a broke and starving college student with very little money. At the time, I didn’t see the big deal with not having a frame let alone a headboard. As I got older and married, IRead More
15 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Last week a friend gave me a pen and ink drawing she had created from a picture. I was so touched I started crying. A picture my oldest son painted hangs over my dresser and artwork my daughter created with pressed flowers hangs over my vanity. My husband and sons have gifted me on severalRead More
7 Ways to Update Your Front Porch
Is your front porch ready for a face lift? There are many ways to add character and color to your porch while still staying in your budget. Take a look below at 7 Ways to Update Your Front Porch so you can get the look you love for less! It will add value to yourRead More
How to Save Money on Produce in the Winter
Depending on where you live, produce can get pretty expensive in the winter months. It is typically the season where not much is being grown and half the country’s growing areas are on lock down until Spring. There are some ways to save money on produce in the cold months, though, so don’t think youRead More
7 Creative Ways to Gift Money
Money is a wonderful gift to give, as it gives the recipient the gift of choice. Many people prefer to give money these days (and many love to receive it), but don’t exactly like to just toss it in a card and call it day. They want to put a little more effort into theirRead More
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Each year we make several new Christmas ornaments for our tree. Some years I have simply picked up some ceramic ornaments from Michael’s and some paint. One year the kids went to town with pipe cleaners and tri-beads. Other years, we have been more creative and upcycled items from around the house to create ornaments.Read More
Painted Canvas Utensil Holder
This Thanksgiving, dress up your table with a Painted Canvas Utensil Holder. You can craft your own, adding the perfect touch of color to your place settings. You only need a few common crafting supplies, and you don’t even have to sew. Here is how you can get started creating your own utensil holder. ItRead More
Tips for Planning a Smooth Holiday Season
Every year around this time most people start to get anxious for the holidays. There is so much going on that it’s hard not to. It may be tempting to just let it all happen as it happens, but that is sure to set you up for a holiday meltdown or two. Just like aRead More
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