Making my own detergent has been something on my "pinned to try" list for ages. I've done DIY dryer sheets (one of my most popular posts) and DIY wrinkle release spray, but never laundry detergent or dishwasher detergent. I'm not really sure why, either, because both of those … [Read more...]
No Sew Bolster Pillow
I am NOT a seamstress. I have never sewn a thing in my life. Actually, that's not quite correct. My mom tried to take me to a lady who taught sewing and we even went as far as buying lovely fluorescent orange material (give me a break, it was the early 90's) and a skirt … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel Decor
I am so proud of myself. I saw something on the side of the road waiting for the trash man, and I rescued it. Now, for a typical DIY blogger, that's just known as Tuesday. But for me, it's a bit of a stretch from my comfort zone. I saw a broken entertainment center sitting near … [Read more...]
Kool-aid Play Dough: Vol. 2, Day 65
A few weeks ago, Henry came home with the best play dough we've ever had. It smelled SO good and it was perfect: soft and pliable without being dry. The color in the store-bought kind always leaves marks all over my counter, and it's so "wet" it sticks to the inside of … [Read more...]
One Dozen Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Can you believe that we are already coming up to Mother's Day? When Easter falls so late in the Spring, it just seems to throw the rest of the calendar off for me. It's also been very hot here the last few days, so it feels like we're just catapulting into Summer! If you're like … [Read more...]
DIY Tin Can Lantern: Vol. 2, Day 55
Today in our homeschool co-op, we studied the state of Virginia. This led to a study of Jamestown, the first successful English colony. I searched and searched for something interesting to do with the kids relating to colonial life, and came up with these DIY Tin Can … [Read more...]
DIY Dryer Sheets: Vol. 2, Day 49
Sometimes a photo will go viral on Facebook or just fill the home feed on Pinterest. That kind of thing is exactly why I started this blog. I kept seeing things online and thinking, Really? But does it really work? Is it that easy? I've had a few failures and … [Read more...]
DIY Pallet Sign Tutorial
Pinterest continues to push me out of my comfort zone and into the exciting world of DIY. Or maybe it's the great new bloggers I've "met" online who inspire me to try new things. Either way, I knew I wanted to try a DIY pallet sign at some point. What I really wanted … [Read more...]
DIY Wrinkle Releaser: Vol. 2, Day 28
When I was in college, I made it my personal goal to avoid ironing at all costs. I managed to go for weeks without every ironing a thing. And I wasn't wearing jeans and t-shirts, either. I attended a conservative Bible college where the men wore shirts and ties and the … [Read more...]
Guest Post: DIY “Love” Blocks
Today I'm thrilled to be hosting Kate from Life as I know it as my guest while I'm visiting family in the Bay Area. This is a craft that I might actually be able to do! :) Be sure to check out her blog and show her some love in the comments ;) Hi, I'm Kate. I am a … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 6: Rustic Rope Frame DIY
I found this super cool poster at a garage sale a few weeks ago, and I knew it would be perfect for my dad for Father's Day. He grew up in the Roy Rogers "era" and I knew he would appreciate the rules for being in the Riders club. But it was just a plain paper poster, so I knew … [Read more...]
DIY Mold Remover
Wipe down your bathroom walls with this simple DIY Mold Remover and get rid of those ugly black spots easily! Even though our master bathroom has an exhaust fan AND a window, I still have patches of mold growing in the corners above the shower. We recently had the tub/shower … [Read more...]