DIY
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DIY :: Creative Wine Cork Crafts
With California Wine Month rapidly approaching I saw this as a perfect opportunity to share with you a collection super neat craft projects involving wine corks. There is something about wine corks that makes them such a great material for decorating. Maybe it’s the earthy, natural color (with a tinge of red stain), or perhaps their texture, whatever it is corks are one the most versatile materials I have ever used. In case you didn’t notice in my last post about DIY mason jar projects, it is safe to say that I could be considered somewhat of a hoarder when it comes to random craft supplies. What can I…
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Play :: Back to School Party Ideas
September is right around the corner and before you know it the kids will be back in school! Why not host a little celebration with your child’s best pals to help ease them into starting a new grade with a fun Back-to-School Party! We found some really great ideas that are more than doable as not all of us are Martha Stewart! These creative bloggers have provided some great ideas you can use to create your own party. Enjoy! Back-To-School Party Ideas: This fun party comes from Kara’s Party Ideas blog found here:https://www.karaspartyideas.com/2013/08/rainbow-chevron-back-to-school-party.html. The ideas are very creative such as the pencils covering the outside of a container…
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Trend Setting Styles For Summer Living
Summer means the opportunity to spend a lot more time enjoying our outdoor living space and garden areas. Since many of us spend so much time outdoors during this season, it’s worth investing in a little functional yet stylish garden and patio décor. Today’s trends in outdoor living spaces demonstrate some very fresh, unique and user-friendly ideas that are quite accessible for the average home owner or renter. These trends encompass all types of spaces large or small. Fashionable Patio Furniture and Accessories: For instance, adding a few fashionable pieces of patio furniture is a quick and easy way to bring both style and function to…
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Top 10 DIY Craft Projects with Mason Jars
If your house is anything like my own, it is safe to say that there is a hefty surplus of leftover re-sealable jars. My kitchen was absolutely cluttered with an excess of used mason jars that I refused to throw out because I knew that someday I would put them to use. After years of compiling my collection, and some “motivation” from my boyfriend, I finally decided to put that quiescent stock of mason jars to use and do a little bit of DIY decorating, ok fine A LOT of decorating. With the help of Pinterest I was able to find countless craft projects designed around utilizing old mason jars.…
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Garden :: How to Make a Fairy Garden
Months ago my daughter and I were walking along the Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano in a quaint area that has one of the oldest Missions in California, and tons of adorable and inviting shops. We took the train down for a visit and had a wonderful girls-day out. The nursery was having a Fairy Garden demo class and invited us to join them. After that class I was sold on Fairy Gardens and have been meaning to do another one with my daughter. We found some great ideas from other bloggers that provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your won garden this summer with the kids. …
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Recipes :: Back to School Lunch Ideas
The other day I was talking to a mom friend and we were complaining about what we were going to put in our kids lunch boxes each day now that school started this past week. I mean I can only make PB&J so much and she will only eat it so much… so off I searched Pintrest to find some healthy lunchbox ideas. Part of the appeal of making a yummy lunch that they will actually eat (there have been many a time she comes home hungry with a full lunch in her lunchbox) is making it look appetizing and fun. I love the following ideas and know that it won’t take me too long…
