DIY
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Dwell :: 7 Decorating Ideas for Summer
Summer is here and time to get your home decked out for the summer months. I love the lightness of summer and try to change up simple things like different (inexpensive IKEA) pillows, throws, and add seashells around to help bring the beach back to our place. Nothing says summer quite like flowers, butterflies, and bright colors. If you tend to decorate with neutrals, now is the time to add some color with these simple and inexpensive ideas. Enjoy! A Colorful Entryway: I just love this idea from Home Talk. Take your favorite chalkboard and hand it by your front door to greet your friends and neighbors. …
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Father’s Day Recipes He’ll Love!
Image found on Pinterest Father’s Day Recipes Father’s Day is coming up and you know how much dads’ like to get spoiled (who doesn’t?) so we have came up with some yummy recipes to make for his special day. Anything from Krusteaz’s Beer Brats In a Blanket to homemade black bean and mango salsa. This combination is actually quite tasty! Make sure to get the kids involved in the feast on Father’s Day! Enjoy! And courtesy of Krusteaz, we have 5 coupons for FREE and Krusteaz products (value around $25). Good luck lovely dandelion moms. Krusteaz’s Beer Brats In A Blanket Prep Time 20 min Total…
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How to Host a Baby Shower for Adoptive Parents
Image courtesy of Flickr How to Host a Baby Shower for Adoptive Parents According to Adoption Statistics of 2013, 15 percent of the adoptions in the United States were of children in the age range of newborns to 4 years old. For adoptive parents, the process of adoption can be both exciting and stressful, plagued with lots of waiting and oftentimes unanswered questions. A great way for family and friends to assist soon-to-be adoptive parents is to host a baby shower and provide the support and the essentials they’ll need to care for their new child. Image courtesy of Flickr Invitations Within the shower invitation, express…
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Recipes That Will Make Mothers’ Day
Image found on Pinterest. My husband and daughter are getting ready for Mother’s Day and have been so cute this whole week. I have heard them whispering to each other about what they plan to do, what my daughter is making at school and in the process making me feel so loved! Listed below are some yummy recipes that that everyone can participate in and enjoy together. The following recipes are from Krusteaz, Kretschmer Wheat Germ and Nasoya and we have some coupons to hand out to try some of these great products! Moms deserve a day and then some! So this year, sleep in and let your spouse and little ones…
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How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room
How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room You probably know from experience that LEGO bricks make a horrible carpet. They are not soft and seem to have more sharp edges than what should be possible. Sure it makes a nice security system, but is it really worth the pain? Before you run and get the vacuum, you may want to look at the creative potential of these little toy pieces. Plus it may save you from breaking the vacuum cleaner. Remember why this building toy was such a good idea to begin with? It has everything to do with the creative possibilities it…
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9 Design Ideas for a Magical Garden
My mom is moving into a retirement community soon and we have been on quest to make her indoor atrium and outdoor patio something that she could really enjoy. Both sections only have tile with absolutely no place to actually plant so this is definitely going to be a potted garden. One of the main things we are looking for in design is a place she can kick back, read a book and enjoy her two cats. Plus have little surprises here and there for her three grandchildren to enjoy. We found some wonderful ideas via Pinterest (love that site) and I wanted to share these ideas with you…
