Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of the Maccabee’s victory over the Syrians during the second century (B.C.) that is commemorated by lighting a candle each night for eight nights. Today this holiday is celebrated by many throughout the world. There are many traditions that go along with […]
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DIY Halloween Caskets (People Will Be Dying To Have)
One of Halloween’s must-have accessories for your yard (or even your house) is a casket. This is one project where exact corners don’t matter, in fact, they make the actual thing look all the scarier! So, if you’re looking for a guide to make DIY Halloween caskets, look no further. DIY Halloween Caskets (People Will […]
Unique Graduation Cap Designs
There are only two months of spring semester left for most University students, and three months for high school seniors. Can you believe it!? That might seem like a long time, but it’ll be here before you have time to blink! One of the biggest fads to sweep the nation is for graduates to decorate […]
Soaring Ideas For Spring: DIY Kites For Kids That Fly
As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to begin thinking about outdoor activities. One of my little’s favorite activities is flying kites! I’ll be honest, it’s not my favorite thing to do. I feel like the weather is too windy, or not windy enough. However, I really do love watching my kids having […]
Gorgeous Edible Bouquets For Your Valentine
Sure, flowers are fun and traditional Valentine’s fare. However, I find that after the first day or so their novelty wears off and they just become one more thing for me to water and keep track of. Not to mention that it feels weird to send flowers to my husband…especially since he’s mostly allergic. To […]
DIY Valentine’s Candy Hearts For Porch Decor
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 […]
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 Thanksgiving Take Home Bags That Are Festive
If your family does Thanksgiving like mine, chances are there are oodles of food leftover after the main event. From turkey to pie, we almost always make more than we can eat in one sitting. Which sometimes causes a little bit of a problem: what do you do with all the leftovers? Yes, you can […]
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 […]
