When you think about Valentine’s Day, you probably think about chocolates, love, and conversation hearts! There are few things that have lasted the test of time like conversation hearts. From the original flavors to the new tangy ones, they have continued their tradition of being classically Valentine’s. So how do you bring this classic to […]
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Love Isn’t Free, But These Dollar Store Decor Finds Are Close!
Free love might have been a 60s thing, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your hard-earned money on Valentine’s decorations! I’ll be honest, even though we budget for Christmas, January and February are usually tighter budget months. We try to curb our spending and recoup our savings. This means that out of […]
DIY New Year’s Eve Decorations to Celebrate the New Year
If you’re prepping for an epic New Year’s Eve party, then chances are you’re going to be looking for some decorations. You can always go and buy decorations, but why not make your own? These DIY New Year’s Eve decorations won’t break the bank, but they could make your party. DIY New Year’s Eve Decorations […]
DIY Woodcraft Patterns For Thanksgiving Yard Decor
Once all the Halloween decorations come down, it’s time for the Christmas decorations to go up, right? Wrong! I’m pretty passionate about making sure my family places an appropriate emphasis on Thanksgiving. Why? Because it’s a time when we can reflect on what we’re grateful for right before the gift-giving season. It’s also my Grandpa’s […]
Thanksgiving DIY Gift Ideas
It’s crazy that Halloween is this week. That means that Thanksgiving is less than a month away and *gulp* Christmas is less than two months away. Yikes! If you’re going to be heading to someone else’s house for Thanksgiving, it’s a good idea to take along a gift. Whether it’s something for the hostess or […]
Hauntingly Easy DIY Ghost Crafts (That Are BOOtiful)
One of my favorite Halloween accessories is ghosts. Why? Because they are simple to make, match almost everything and are quite frankly, bootiful. So, whether you’re looking for large or small ghosty friends, I’ve got the info you need to make your own ghost crafts. Idea 01: Cheesecloth Ghosts Cheesecloth is perfect for creating ghosts. […]
Frightful DIY Monsters For Your Yard (That Everyone Will Love)
If you’re a DIY lover, then I’ve got some awesome projects for you! These projects are all DIY monsters that you can place in your yard to up your Halloween game. You can modify these to make them as large and scary as you’d like, and most of them are made from materials you can […]
DIY Halloween Yard Decor
Halloween is just around the corner, yay! It’s the holiday where the scarier your yard looks, the better. If you’re looking for a few ways to add some Halloween spirit to your yard without breaking the bank, then I’ve got some DIY Halloween yard decor suggestions for you! DIY Halloween Yard Decor
DIY Outdoor Movie Screen
Materials Needed: PVC cutter 3-1 1/4″ PVC pipe, 10′ length 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe elbows 2-1 1/4″ PVC pipe T-joints Scissors 6×9′ canvas drop cloth Adhesive hook-and-loop tape 2 U-channel posts Hammer Step 1 Start by using the PVC cutter to cut two of the 10′ PVC pipes into 7′ and 3′ sections. Then cut […]
DIY Christmas Gifts You Should Start Now
I know, the last thing you want to think about right now is Christmas. It’s definitely one of my pet peeves when I head to the grocery store (I’m looking at you, Walmart) during the summer and I see Christmas items already for sale. Sometimes it feels like we spend so much time anticipating what’s […]
