Category: Home and Family
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Lanyard Craft Resources
Yesterday at my daughter’s Daisy Girl Scout troop meeting, we introduced lanyard crafts and the box stitch. Teaching patience and crafts The girls are in the first grade and the project was definitely a challenge for the girls, as well as for the moms helping, including me. However, as difficult as the project might have…
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Adjusting to new babies
Last week I met a mom of two who is expecting her third child soon. (She blogs over at I Still Hate Pickles, and she just released an Ebook of Devotions for Lent, in case you were wondering or need a new devotional guide.) Well, anyway, as it turned out, the timing of her three…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
This was my Valentine’s breakfast for the kids. Just heart-shaped toast, peanut butter and a frosting message served with a berry smoothie. I do feel a bit bad for not using a red plate. But that’s just what had to be this time. We keep things pretty simple over here, most of the time. Happy…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Dining Table Decor
A decorated dining table always makes a Christmas meal seem a bit more festive. Setting a pretty table really doesn’t have to be that complicated. It can be as simple as gathering a few items and grouping them together. Here are a few DIY ideas that we’ve spotted online that can add some sparkle to your…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Christmas Tree Decorations
When it comes to Christmas decorations, most families enjoy setting up a Christmas tree in their home. Real or artificial, a Christmas tree is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday and display ornaments that have special meaning to us. I would bet that most Christmas trees have a least an ornament or two that are homemade. Ornaments also make…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Gingerbread House Fun
Gingerbread Houses are a clear signal that the Christmas season is here! Of course, you can pick up a ready-made kit at the local store to assemble and use to decorate your home. But, if you’re a little more adventurous, here are a few DIY Gingerbread House ideas of the edible and non-edible kind. Your…
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DIY Christmas Decorations: Outdoor Decor
Make your guests feel welcome before they even step over your threshold with festive outdoor decor! Check out these ideas that we’ve spotted online to help you give your front door or porch a special look: Easy Holiday Wreath from Hoosier Homemade: Learn how to make this simple wreath from Liz! She created it in…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Mantel Decorations
Whether you have a fireplace mantel to decorate or just the top of a bookshelf, there are so many wonderful ways to create a Christmas “mantel.” If you’ve never decorated a mantel before, Lisa has some step-by-step mantel decorating tips that you might like to check out for a little guidance to get you started.…
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DIY Christmas Decorations: Countdown to Christmas!
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to get ready for Christmas! December 1st is on Saturday, so you still have some time to create a special way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas with your family. Here are some fun ways to countdown to Christmas in a decorative way! Jesse Tree…
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DIY Fall Decor: Nature Frames
Looking for something to keep kids happy and occupied during your Thanksgiving preparations? Let them collect sticks from outside and create their own nature frames. Stop by Life as MOM for this nature frame tutorial. Have a non-meal-preparing adult oversee the project. Do you have a DIY Holiday Decor post on your blog that you’d…
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DIY Fall Decor: Mason Jar Candles
Candlelight can make a home so inviting. Make a few of these mason jar candles to enhance your fall decor — either inside or outside. Stop by It All Started with Paint to see Linda’s mason jar candle project tutorial and learn how to make your own. Do you have a DIY Holiday Decor post on…
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DIY Fall Decor: Braided “Vine” Napkin Rings
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Add a special touch to your dining table with these DIY Braided “Vine” Napkin Rings from DIY Your Way. Do you have a DIY Fall Decor post on your blog that you’d like for us to share? Send us an email with the link and we’ll see…
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DIY Fall Decor: Fabric Chain Garland
Fabric chain garlands are a homey way to add a little color to your Fall Decor. Liz from Hoosier Homemade has a great tutorial on how to make a fabric chain garland. You can also adapt this craft for other seasons by altering your color scheme. Do you have a DIY Fall Decor post on your…
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DIY Fall Decor: Painted Acorns
I love to see something from nature transformed into home decor. Catherine from Freddy and Petunia has done just that with this awesome painted acorn craft. With some spraypaint and hot glue, she created these beauties. Depending on the colors you choose and your holiday color scheme, you could possibly transition these from Fall to…
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DIY Fall Decor: Beaded Candleholders
Candles are a wonderful way to add warmth to your Fall decor. You don’t need an expensive candleholder to enjoy candles though. Add some festive beads to a repurposed jar or a “dollar store” find. Stop by DIY Your Way to see how you can dress up your candles with beads. Do you have a…