Felt food has been all the rage on many crafting sites for the last few years. From simple cookies to elaborate sushi sets, you can find seemingly any food imaginable in felt. These handmade goodies spark not only a child's imagination, but also seem to speak to a desire that many parents have to provide their children with open-ended play things. The good news is that it is extremely easy to ...
DIY Table Makeover
A few years ago my husband bought a kitchen table off of Craig's List. When he went to pick it up the guy was also selling several other furniture pieces. My husband worked a deal and brought home the kitchen table, plus two more small tables. While I loved the functionality of this table, it is not my "style." Not that I really have a style, but this table seemed more country to me and my ...
DIY Shelves Makeover
A few months ago I showed you my tip for simplifying hanging lots of small pictures on the wall. Instead of hanging the pictures I hung shelves and placed the pictures on the shelves! After hanging these black and white photos in my last six homes I'm kicking myself I didn't do this sooner. When I hung the shelves I never intended on leaving them the natural wood. I was planning on painting ...
Alternative Uses for Your Toothbrush
Did you know that you should replace your toothbrush every three months or sooner if the bristles start flaring out? Instead of throwing away those old toothbrushes repurpose them! Just remember to mark the old toothbrushes with a sharpie so someone doesn’t use an old one to brush their teeth. Use old toothbrushes to clean your home Grout Faucets Window tracks Vacuum ...
Housekeeping When Your Heart Isn’t In It
Many of us have experienced periods of stress, depression, or tragedy in our lives. As moms (and wives) even though our hearts might be strained or breaking the basics still need to get done. Clothes need washed, meals need to be cooked. My friend Dana has experienced this first-hand over the past several months. In December her precious son Tiggy passed away after a tragic accident. In this guest ...
House Staging on a Budget
In a difficult house market, it is vital to try to do things that make your house stand out in a crowd when you are trying to sell it. With many houses having competitive pricing, you'll want your house to be memorable. One way to do that is to stage your house to make it more inviting to prospective buyers. I will admit that I never thought much about staging a home for sale. I had seen ...
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