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How to make Paper Snowflakes

January 13, 2012 | 8 Comments
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Even though my Paper Snowflakes didn’t turn out exactly how I wanted, I still wanted to share with you how to make them. I hope it’s not just me, but making paper snowflakes are not as easy as they look. First, let me show you how to cut the snowflakes, then I will share with… [Continue Reading]

Home Goals List for 2012

January 8, 2012 | 10 Comments
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One of our goals for 2012 is to share more decorating and DIY projects with you. Everyone needs a reason to tackle their to-do, and I’ll tell you a little secret…if the project is for a blog post, it gets done a whole lot faster than normal. After sharing some 2012 blogging announcements, I realized… [Continue Reading]

New Year’s Eve Countdown Goodie Bags

December 26, 2011 | 59 Comments
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As you are making your New Years Eve plans, I thought you all might enjoy these fun New Years Eve Countdown Goodie Bags that I shared last year. Traditions…one of the things I love most about the Holidays. Many, many years ago, we started a great tradition…New Year’s Eve Countdown Goodie Bags. My boys were… [Continue Reading]

Frugal Homemade Gift Ideas

December 19, 2011 | 2 Comments
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It’s not a secret…I LOVE Christmas! But often we struggle with finding the right gift or having enough money to spend on a gift. Recently we have been sharing Frugal Homemade Gift Ideas over on Pocket Change Gourmet. With the Holidays quickly approaching {yikes…only 5 days left}, we all need some last minute, easy and… [Continue Reading]

How to make Paper Lanterns

December 11, 2011 | 2 Comments
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It seems like our Christmas decorating this year has been really unique, from the decorations on the front porch to the addition of the burlap on the Mantel…most everything is different, unusual and definitely unique. I like it that way…it’s pretty cool! When I received my new Epic Tool for Die Cuts from Lifestyle Crafts… [Continue Reading]

How to plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

November 4, 2011 | 4 Comments
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Planting bulbs is one of the easiest and cost effective ways to add color to your homes’ landscape. It’s not too late to plant those tulip and daffodil bulbs that you’ve been putting off getting in the ground. In a few easy steps you’ll be enjoying your efforts in the spring. Planting Spring flowering bulbs in… [Continue Reading]

Easy Last Minute Halloween Ideas

October 31, 2011 | 3 Comments
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Happy Halloween! It’s here! We have cooked, baked, decorated and of course, we enjoyed LOTS of Halloween Cupcakes this month! But just in case, Halloween totally snuck up on you {the month went WAY too fast!} and you are in need of an easy last minute Halloween idea or two…never fear…I have you covered! These… [Continue Reading]