Some people have a natural talent for decorating. My friend Leslie is one of those people. Everything she touches becomes the most inviting area. I’ve seen her turn things from the dollar stores into something that looks like it came right off a home decorating design show. My mom is another one of those people….
Last week I had a couple of apples and oranges that were past their prime and were no longer good to eat. Instead of throwing them out, I decided to slice and dehydrate them to add to a simple simmer pot potpourri. Now my home can smell warm and cozy each day of the holiday…
Don’t you just love the smell of fresh cedar? Recently I was in a hobby store and saw a beautiful door spray that served as inspiration for my newest holiday decoration. I decided to create my own fresh cedar door decoration. I gathered some fresh cedar, a few sprigs of berries, and a handful of…
Summer may be coming to an end with school in full swing, but that doesn’t mean the days of playing in the creek or out in the backyard are over. There’s still time on the weekends to get out and spend time skipping rocks, looking for crawfish, and wading in the creek. Set yourself up…
We’ve all had those picnics where there was more wind than we expected and most of our time was spent trying to keep the tablecloth from blowing away. Typically, we put cans of chips or drinks on each corner and hope for the best, but I figured there had to be a way around this. Simple picnic…
Summertime! It’s time for no school and fun summer days. Whether you want to give your kids a fun way to enjoy backyard summer fun without spending a ton of money or just looking for a little reminder of how to get out and have some fun in the backyard pool, here are some ideas…
It’s almost time for summer picnics and barbecues out in the backyard. That means that now is the time to get all the picnic supplies ready. This year I decided that I want to use cloth picnic napkins and I wanted to make them myself. I orderd some gingham cotton fabric, pulled out my sewing…
It’s almost Mother’s Day and that means it’s time to celebrate one of the most important people in the world. How do you show your Mom how much she means to you? I’ve gathered some ideas for Mother’s Day to help make your Mom feel special. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received…