We’ve all been there: wanting to spruce up the home décor, but feeling too much strain from a burdened bank account. And I’m excited to announce a deal from Dollar Tree for all of my readers. Click this link! Well, all of us except Martha Stewart. I’m of the school of homemakers who don’t actually […]
Halloween
10+ DIY Luminaries to Light Up Your Fall
Ah, luminaries -a legal and acceptable way to play with fire. They’re a beautiful way to light up your yard or home, especially for fall. They don’t need to be expensive or involved, either. If you’re a new mom, for example, you probably have an unintentional collection of baby food jars, or heck, even mason […]
Delicious Halloween Recipes for Vegans
What could be scarier than the decorations at a friend’s Halloween party? How about having NO FOOD you can eat? Choosing a vegan lifestyle can be difficult for the very reason that a lot of people don’t seem to know how to make things that fit your diet choices. I’m here to help you; and […]
Haunting Halloween Decor (for Parties)
Halloween party, you say? We’ve got to haunt up this place. No one’s going to actually get scared by Easter decorations that were never put away… When your party guests arrive, who better to greet them than the Wicked Witch of the East? Yeah, she’s dead. Ding dong, and all that. To make her part […]
10 Seriously Simple Wreaths for Fall
Guests arriving at your place will be wowed by your porch setup, your cute door, and your autumnal wreath you’ve made. What’s that? You don’t have a wreath? Well, that won’t be a problem for long. Follow along for fancy fall designs fit for any budget. For starters, If you love the look of this idea […]
12 Ways to Pumpkin-Up Your Porch This Fall
Autumn is upon us! I know, because the stores all have pumpkin spice everything. And on my way to the old school carpool, I saw those bright orange fruits popping up in farmers’ fields. I began reminiscing immediately on pumpkin-carving parties with the children. But, wait! We are crafters. We are artistes. We can do more […]
Haunting and Healthy Halloween Snacks
Food is the best part of any party. Halloween is the best holiday of the year. No, really. Go ask a kid. However, there may be a huge amount of sugar involved with Halloween. Do you want to have some party foods but avoid agitating diabetics or parents? First, look at this pumpkin dip pot […]
Hooray For A Holiday Porch Giveaway!
I’m excited to announce my holiday front porch giveaway, and I’m even MORE excited to invite all of you to enter! One of my favorite parts of Fall is decorating my front porch, and I am giving away $800 worth of my favorite porch decor. You read that right: $800 worth of fall porch decor […]
How to Make Cardboard Tombstones
Would you like to creep up your yard for Halloween? Maybe you’ve thought of tombstones, but want to avoid all that messy grave-digging business. Headstones and tombstones can also be expensive and heavy. And, unless you’ve taken a night class, you know that monument engraving can be tricky. Good news! You can skip all that […]
Easy Halloween Costumes for Families
Halloween is coming, and costumes aren’t just for the little ones anymore. Your neighborhood might be a hosting a shindig, or your church group. Maybe that crazily creative friend of yours has put together a family costume party. Or, you might just be like the rest of us “kids” who absolutely love dressing up. Now […]
