How to Repair a Running Toilet

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The “Honey-Do” List is ever growing around here. And one of the little {or big} projects that I have had on Doug’s list for quite some time is to repair our running toilet. I don’t know about you, but it seems that projects often get pushed to the side because we think they are too… [Continue Reading]

Sew with Me: Getting Started

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A couple weeks ago, I told you about the Downy Touch of Comfort Program and how we will be sharing our Quilting Tips with you. If you haven’t already, you can send for a free quilt kit from Downy and Quilts for Kids. The Quilt Kit that I received was a pattern with four-patch blocks, but… [Continue Reading]

DIY Message Board

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Little by little we have been getting some projects done for the office, this message board was really easy. We added a special touch, by using a few simple supplies, ribbon and paint chips. I’m really happy with the way it turned out and the ideas are endless, you could make one for Teacher Appreciation,… [Continue Reading]

Mother’s Day Gift: Flower Pot Craft

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I remember when my boys were little and they were so proud to make something for me for Mother’s Day. After being inspired, once again, on Pinterest, I just had to give this Flower Pot Craft a try and share it with you. It’s easy enough for a child to make for Mom or Grandma,… [Continue Reading]

Sew with Me: Learn how to quilt

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Do you sew? And maybe quilt? No? Well…you are in luck, because I’m going to be teaching you! I am super excited to announce my participation in Downy’s Touch of Comfort Program. In the coming weeks I’ll be breaking out my sewing machine, sewing up a storm and bringing you all along with me. Quilts for Kids seeks to help the millions… [Continue Reading]

How to make a Raised Garden Bed

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Last week we shared the Raised Garden Bed Cover with you, and didn’t want the time to slip away before we shared how to make the Raised Garden Bed. There are many reasons to garden using raised beds… poor soil conditions, lack of space, drainage issues and weather conditions are a few of the problems… [Continue Reading]

How to make a Raised Garden Bed Cover

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Here in Northwest Indiana, our growing season is a bit shorter than most parts of the country. So after building the Raised Garden Bed, Doug made a Cover for it so that we could plant our garden earlier and would be protected from the cold weather we have in the Spring and also in the… [Continue Reading]