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Why Black Spray Paint is the Best Halloween Decoration
Many years ago I joined some good friends for a Halloween party. While I waited for them to finish getting ready, I waited in their living room admiring their really cool Halloween decorations. Being a huge fan of all things related to holiday decor, I asked my friend’s roommate where they got all these cool things?! The answer: most were thrift store ideas which received a fresh coat of black spray paint! The next few Halloweens were a bit crazy, so I never got around to trying this idea out until now! Between the thrift store and the dollar store, we found quite a few things to freshen up our…
Easiest Halloween Dollar Store Wreath
Halloween! My son is head over heels for all of the halloween decorations we see in stores, so it was time to start a few things here at home. With kids though, we want fun and cheap…because who knows how…
Make Your Own Monogram Home Decor
Add some personalized loveliness to your home and make your own monogram home decor! When my parents named me, they didn’t give me a middle name. Supposedly so that my maiden name would become my middle name upon marriage. That’s…
Everything You Need to Bathe Your Child
Kids come with a lot of stuff. When you’re expecting a baby, you’re supposed to make a baby registry and from the looks of things, you need a lot of gear! The truth is, you NEED diapers, wipes, some clothes,…
Fun with Water Beads
Have you tried the many fun activities with water beads?! Even as an adult I find myself squezzing them and scopping them up, it’s addicting! Try these fun ideas with water beads! Note: Water beads are awesome and fun, but…
The One Rule You Need to Get Through Hard Times
You can’t do it all, it turns out. Or if even you could, you probably shouldn’t. There is one rule you can follow to make it through the hard times, though. Between you, your family, your job, your hobbies and…
What To Feed the Ducks
Did you feed the ducks when you were little? So did I! It was a fun family tradition that I wanted to pass on to my little ones, but it turns out ducks need to be healthy too! Here’s what…
How to Stop Comparing
You know how siblings sometimes compete? Did you ever want to beat your sibling or best friend or even your enemy at something? You know you shouldn’t compare, but it’s just so hard! How do you stop comparing?! I have…
How to Make Felt Flowers
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. Luther Burbank Flowers make me happy. I love having them all around the house. I love fresh flowers and the smells they…
How to Survive a LONG car ride with a Toddler and a Baby
Sometimes unexpected family events happen. If you live close to your family, it’s generally not that big a deal. This past month we attended half a dozen events related to my little brother’s high school graduation, but since we live…
Quick and Easy Patriotic Throw Pillow Covers
It’s impossible to choose a favorite holiday. Do you have a favorite holiday? I think my favorite is always the next holiday, as I’m excited to decorate and prepare and plan! Summertime is all about the stars and stripes, the…