One of the challenges around the holidays is keeping the kids occupied. This is before, day of or after the Thanksgiving feast. This little craft will keep the kids busy and give them something to snack on while they are … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
How much fun will you and the kids have making these turkey cupcakes for Thanksgiving? A lot less stressful than the actual turkey meal. Even though the holidays are hectic, enjoy the family time. It is gone in a flash! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Prairie point star Christmas ornament
Susan from Super Mom – No Cape! shows how you can make this beautiful prairie point star Christmas ornament. The points of the star are made from squares of fabric folded into prairie points. This would be a fun project … Read More...
How to Track Business Expenses: 8 Tips for the Small Business Owner
For me, the worst part about owning my own indie business is the money stuff, business expenses, etc. It can be confusing. That is why Vicki O’Dell is sharing her top 8 tips for tracking your business expenses. She says:… Read More...
25 Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles
The holidays are stressful enough, without the cooking. Here are 25 casseroles that you can make ahead of time. This will save you some time the day of the big feast. I’m all for a little extra sleep, less prep … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Should Be Your New Thanksgiving Tradition
Dessert is my favorite part of Thanksgiving, after the turkey of course. Unfortunately, I don’t always have room for it after indulging in all the other goodies. If you’re the same way, you’re going to love these cute layered pumpkin … Read More...
7 Ways to Use Your Old Utensils
If you have an old set of utensils you are getting ready to toss, you may want to wait just a few minutes. Maybe you’ve found a great collection on a recent trip to the thrift shop, or you are … Read More...
Getting Those Unwanted Pests to Stay OUT of Your Home
The change of seasons means a change in the temperatures outside and all of those pesky creatures are not exactly fond of the cooler weather. If you are noticing an increase in the insects and rodents in your home, you … Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Tree Doll House
This free printable tree house is available from MrPrintables (Thanks Mr Printables) . The house its self is made from card board. What an adorable handmade gift for someone little in your life. The house could be packaged up ready … Read More...
80+ Handmade Gift Ideas! – Handmade Holidays 2015
Are you making some or all of your Christmas gifts this year? If so, you’ll want to check out the Handmade Holidays blog hop for inspiration!
This is the 5th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop. Every year for the last … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 Minute Coin Purse
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for her 30 Minute Coin Purse. The little frame purse makes the cutest little coin pouch! You can use any size or shape glue-in metal frame.
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Project: Christmas Countdown Plaque
Countdown to the big day with this fun Christmas Countdown Plaque. Using a piece of dry erase vinyl for the days and die cuts, glitter and pattern papers Echo Park Paper has directions for making this home decor project for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather cord keeper
This leather cord keeper is a quick no-sew project. Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make one. You can wrap your cord around the leather hexagon and then snap the ends together to keep the cord from getting … Read More...
Stamped Floral Earrings – Video Tutorial
We all love a good jewelry making tutorial. Trust me when I say this one will not disappoint!
Take a few minutes this weekend to check out this video tutorial from Happy Hour Projects. You’ll be glad you did, and … Read More...
A Site to Help You Choose Your Wedding Colors!
Planning a wedding can be both fun and stressful. One of the first major decisions in wedding planning is choosing a color scheme. If you are having a hard time deciding on what colors look good together, or would just … Read More...
Knit a Great Knit Hat for Yourself or for a Gift
Though I haven’t actually started any holiday knitting yet, I am thinking about it, and I think this textured knit hat from Mama in a Stitch is going to end up on a lot of people’s holiday gifting knitting lists.… Read More...
Turmeric and Ginger Tea For Cold And Flu Season – Free Recipe
As beautiful as the autumn and winter season can be, it also brings about the cold and flu season. I got my flu shot and have increased my vitamin C, but I may add this tea to my mornings. Any … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace cuff jeans 2 ways
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make lace cuff jeans, with 2 variations. One has lace peeking out the bottom of the hem and is a good fix for jeans that are too short. The other has the lace more … Read More...
How To Make Mini Pumpkin Pies For Fall
The best thing about mini items is everyone gets their own individual dessert and no one will complain about getting a smaller piece than someone else. Let Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is show you how to create … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Mini Crates – Gift Idea
Wooden crates are so trendy right now, and I must say, I love them. I would have shelves of nothing but crates filled with crafting supplies if I could!
They also make great gifts, and here’s a tutorial I shared … Read More...