Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More
DIY Scented Fire Starters
These DIY scented fire starters contain cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to give your home a lovely holiday scent. These cute little DIY scented fire starters are made mostly from items that would probably be tossed in the trash. However, when they are repurposed and packaged in these fire starters, they become useful and smell amazing. Take them alongRead More
15 Homemade Nativity Scenes and Activities
Here are 5 homemade nativity scenes that make great Christmas decorations and 10 nativity crafts for kids to make themselves. Last year I shared that we don’t really do Santa at our house. Instead, we celebrate St.Nicholas Day which is December 6th. Our only nod to Santa is when we serve as a “Secret Santa” forRead More
DIY Wool Dryer Balls
Homemade gifts are so much more personal, giving something that is also useful makes it an even better gift. If you have ever wanted to try making your own Homemade Wool Dryer Balls now is a great time, grab your kids and some wool yarn and make up several batches of wool dryer balls. OfRead More
Simmering Potpourri Recipe
Here is how to make simmering potpourri. Use this simmering potpourri recipe which is a mixture of fresh fruit and spices. I love the smells of the kitchen from fall through Christmas: cinnamon, clove, baking apples, and vanilla being warmed in cookies while the smell floats throughout the house. But I can’t spend everyday bakingRead More
How to Make Citronella Candles
Use this tutorial for how to make citronella candles to make mosquito repellent candles. Citronella candles have long been used to ward off pesky mosquitoes. There is no reason why they cant be pretty as well as effective. Making them yourself means that you can make them stronger (store bought ones never seem strong enough forRead More
Patriotic Rag Balls
Use this tutorial to easily create Patriotic Rag Balls to use in your home decor. I have always loved the beautiful seasonal filler balls that sit piled up in glass jars, dough bowls, and baskets but am not too thrilled about the price tag that is usually attached. So, I set about making my own andRead More
5 Natural Hair Treatments You Can Make At Home
Natural hair treatments are great for your hair, but they can be pricey. Here are 5 natural hair treatments you can make at home. Other than facial products, people spend a lot of money on hair care. The hope is that the product lives up to its claims and gives you silky, soft and shinyRead More
15 DIY Easter Decorations
These DIY Easter decorations are great ways to decorate for Easter on a budget. I love Easter and springtime crafts. After spending the winter cooped up and surrounded by the cold air, it is nice to work on craft projects that have bright colors and remind me that warmer weather is on its way. DecoratingRead More
DIY Coat Rack
This DIY Coat Rack is easy to make and will help declutter your entryway. One thing I seem to notice about my home is that a cluttered entryway is hard to avoid. My little ones unload anything and everything the minute their feet step inside the house. To help keep my entryway clear I decidedRead More
15 DIY Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
These DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas will fill your home with festive color. With my birthday being February 10, I am used to having many heart, red, pink and white doilies at birthday parties simply because those were the easiest party decorations to find. It never bothered me too much as I always loved thoseRead More
DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lip Balm
DIY peppermint hot chocolate lip balm is perfect for soothing chapped lips in the winter. There are many scents and flavors associated with the holiday season. The invigorating scents of our favorite treats being baked and the scents of the cool, crisp air come to mind for many. When I was growing up, peppermint hotRead More
10 Free Window Treatment Patterns and Tutorials
You can save money while redecorating with these free window treatment patterns and tutorials. With summer almost here, you are probably hoping to give your windows a new look. Custom window treatments look nice and are great for pulling off the perfect look you are hoping to create in each room of your home. When youRead More
Frugal St Patrick’s Day Table Decor Ideas
It’s March! I hope that means we’re just that closer to Spring… than Summer. Living in the Michigan area, you can imagine my thrill of winter so far with snow storm after snow storm. Honestly, I could skip Spring and head right to summer. But.. before we do that, let’s talk about how you’re goingRead More
Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray
Have you resolved to be healthier in the New Year? Cleaner? More Organized? You can knock out all three resolutions at once by making a batch of this natural yoga mat cleaning spray recipe before you hit the yoga studio this year. Many yoga mats say to clean them by wiping them down with aRead More
Frugal Uses for Pool Noodles
Pool noodles can be used for so much more than playing in pools. Below are three frugal uses for pool noodles including a drink marker, straw toppers, and flower pot filler. For the projects listed below you will need an assortment of pool noodles. You can use plain tube noodles as well as the ribbed one that give you a flower look. YouRead More
DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass
This DIY Linen Spray with Rosemary and Lemongrass adds a fresh scent to your linens without toxic chemicals.Making your own DIY linen spray is a great way to know that what you’re spraying in your home is non-toxic and safe for you and your family! So many of the sprays out there now have awful chemicals inRead More
DIY After Sun Lotion with Essential Oils
Did you spend a little too much time in the sun? This DIY after sun lotion is so soothing and easy to make. DIY After Sun Lotion with Essential Oils Going out into the sun can really be damaging to our skin, but oh, how we love it! It’s so nice to spend a dayRead More
DIY Yarn Easter Eggs
My friend David is sharing a tutorial for DIY Yarn Easter Eggs: These DIY Yarn Easter Eggs are a fun and easy Easter craft to do with kids. The hardest part is waiting for the eggs to dry! You can use the string Easter eggs to decorate for Easter. Place them in a basket andRead More
Paper Lace Heart Bunting Valentine’s Day Banner
Valentine’s Day may still be a month away, but it is not too early to start decking your halls with all things hearts. Decorating for Valentine’s Day is a great way to add a pop of color to your home after all of the Christmas holiday decor comes down. You don’t need to spend aRead More
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