I’ve been wanting to try out this glass plate project for a while now. I’ve just been too much of a wimp to go outside and paint in the cold. But, since this weekend it was 45 degrees out I figured it was a good time to try it out. I gathered my supplies: Lace, [...]
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lace painted glass plates
Posted in Jewelry & Makeup Organization, Mudrooms & Entryways, Simple Decor, tagged glass plate painting, glass plate project, lace glass plates, painting glass plates, spray painting glass plates, spray painting lace, spray painting lace onto glass plates on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
1 minute healthy dessert
Posted in Recipes and Food, tagged dessert for one, healthy dessert, healthy sweet treat, peanut butter and chocolate dessert, single serving dessert on January 26, 2012 | 4 Comments »
This is our new favorite after dinner treat. It only take a minute to make and really, it’s quite healthy. Here it is: – 1 teaspoon chocolate chips (either milk or dark chocolate) – 1 tablespoon peanut butter Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl. Scoop the peanut butter into the bowl on top [...]
over the door closet storage
Posted in Closet Organization, Household Helpers, Storage & Organization, tagged belt organization, hanging shoe organizer for storage, hanging shoe organizers, scarf organization on January 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This is quite possibly the simplest, yet one of the most effective ways, to organize things. Step 1: Get an over the door hanging shoe organizer. Step 2: Fill it with things!!! Though, I’ll tell you. I searched high and low, literally because at Bed Bath and Beyond the shoe organizers were practically at the [...]
getting the budget back on track
Posted in Frugal Living, tagged budgets, family budgeting, how to budget, how to have a budget, monthly budgeting on January 24, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Has anyone else recently taken a look at the amount of cash money they spent in the weeks leading up to the holidays? I always think I’m doing so well and being so frugal, but it still adds up. And I’ll admit, sometimes I don’t look at the total amount spent on gifts until January. [...]
a larger terrarium
Posted in Terrariums, tagged diy terrarium, fake terrariums, how to make a terrarium, terrariums on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, I’m on a terrarium kick now. They’re such an easy, low maintenance way to bring the outdoors in. And, I guess you could say winter decided to finally show up with the snow we just got and my seasonal depression is kicking in. So I’ll do anything to bring the outdoors in. This time [...]
the many uses of vinegar
Posted in Cleaning Products, Things I Like, tagged cleaning with vinegar, uses for vinegar, vinegar as a natural cleaner, ways to use vinegar on January 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I love vinegar. White, distilled vinegar that is. I use it to clean pretty much everything. I use it as laundry softener, I use it to clean the Keurig. I use it as a rinse aid in my dishwasher. You haven’t even read this whole post yet…are you already shocked that you can use it [...]
creative kids birthdays…
Posted in Celebrations, Kid Projects, tagged kids birthday party ideas, two year old birthday party ideas on January 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I had to share with you guys these amazing kid birthday party creations. Bridget and Carl, who you met in my Flor tiles post, made these things! The train was from their sons party 2 years ago and the construction vehicles were from their other sons party a few weeks ago. Both are made from [...]
pinterest project: diy infinity scarf
Posted in Fashion Finds, Style & Fashion, Things I Like, tagged diy infinity scarf, homemade infinity scarf, how to make an infinity scarf on January 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are you guys on Pinterest? I know some of you are because we follow each other. Quick recap for those who don’t know about it – it’s a massive online bulletin board where each user has their own pin boards. Anything you see or find on the web can be “pinned” to your board. There [...]
cleaning: effectively and efficiently
Posted in Cleaning Products, Household Helpers, tagged cleaning schedule, household cleaning schedule, how to clean effectively, how to clean efficiently on January 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I love clean spaces, but I hate cleaning. Our house is usually neat and clutter free, but more times than not you could write your name in dust. Except for in my kitchen, I usually keep that spotless. But it’s all going to change. This year I’m teaching myself how to clean efficiently and effectively. [...]
a benjamin holiday
Posted in Books to Read, Gifts, Things I Like, tagged bill mckibben, christmas books, christmas reading, hundred dollar holiday on January 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I read this amazing book over the holidays that I wanted to share with you guys. It’s called “Hundred Dollar Holiday” by Bill McKibben, and it definitely changed how I look at Christmas. It’s provides a lot of great detail on the history of Christmas and how St. Nick turned into the jolly guy who [...]
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