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For everything in life that keeps you on your feet! I share simple DIY projects and crafts, home decor ideas and helpful tips as well as easy recipes for week-night meals.

DIY Halloween Decorations

School is starting soon which means in our house, it is time to start decorating for Halloween.  If you are looking for DIY Halloween decorations, you have come to the right place!  Today I am sharing some of my all-time favorite Halloween DIYs with you. DIY Potion Bottles These Harry Potter- inspired potion bottles are so simple to make and they are perfect for Halloween.  I used empty glass condiment bottles, including an old syrup bottle.  All you need is a glass bottle, some black ... View Post

Fall and Halloween Crafts to Make and Sell

Hey there crafty friend!  Are you looking for Fall and Halloween crafts to make and sell?  Well, you are in the right place.  Now that craft fairs are picking up, it is a great time to create and sell some seasonal crafts.  Whether you are selling on Etsy, at a craft fair or online, I am sharing these ideas to help you come up with crafts to make and sell this fall. T-Shirts T-shirts are a great craft to make and sell.  I have found that sassy Halloween t-shirts like this are HOT! Whether you ... View Post

5 Tips for Drinking Around the World At EPCOT

Hey there!  Are you heading to EPCOT and planning to drink around the world at the World Showcase?  I have five tips for drinking around the world at EPCOT to ensure a successful trip!  If you've not heard of drinking around the world, here's the skinny; Within EPCOT is the World Showcase, which consists of 11 pavilions representing countries from around the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Japan, the United States, Italy, Germany, China, Norway and Mexico.  These ... View Post

Finding Joy in a Hobby

The other day I was chatting with a group of moms.  The conversation came up about "what's next?".  Here's the thing- we all went to college, started a career, got married, bought a house, had kids....now what?  What's next?  All of the moms in the group felt this way...except me.  I was the only one who felt differently.  The reason is because about three years ago, I found joy in a hobby that has become a creative business.  If you are in a rut and looking for what's next, you are in luck.  ... View Post

DIY Patriotic Decor You Can Make at Home Without an Expensive Machine

Hey Hey!!  It is SUMMER and that means decorating for the 4th of July!  The 4th is my FAVORITE holiday and I absolutely love decorating with red, white and blue!  Today I am sharing my favorite DIY Patriotic decor with you. Have you heard of Chalk Couture?  If not, START HERE.  If you have, then you might recognize that everything I used to decorate my patriotic entryway was made with Chalk Couture.  One of the easiest ways to make DIY Patriotic decor is to use reusable silk-screen ... View Post

Make This DIY Tic Tac Toe Game With Your Kids This Summer

Hey hey! It is allllllllmost summer and we are ready to spend some time outside with friends and family this summer!  Today I want to show you how to make a DIY Tic Tac Toe game using Chalk Couture.  This is a simple DIY you can easily make with your kids! It would make a fun  activity followed up by a summer full of playing Tic Tac Toe! If you are new to Chalk Couture- START HERE.     My 6 year old has gotten into playing Tic Tac Toe.  A lot of times we play on his white ... View Post