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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 Valentines Cards

Need a little love to warm you up?  I don't know about you, but I have been cold for a few weeks.  It is freezing here in Maryland!  I am looking forward to the weather warming up, but for now, a little love will warm my heart.  I'm going to show you how I made these adorable DIY Valentines Cards for my kids' classes. I'm also joining with 15 of my Cricut loving friends to bring you some awesome Valentines Day Cricut Projects!  Check them out! Refresh Restyle | Weekend Craft | Create and ... View Post

DIY Laptop Table-Must Have for Every Dorm Room

Hello!  I'm super excited to share this DIY laptop table tutorial with you today.  This is the perfect solution for kids going back to school- especially college students living in the dorms. My legs get hot when I sit in bed with a laptop on my lap, and I wanted a solution.  Of course, I was going to DIY this solution (and use my Cricut Explore Air 2) because that's what I love to do. But I got to thinking- what do college students who live in dorms do when their lap gets hot from using a ... View Post

DIY Beach Souvenir : An Alternative to Collecting Seashells

If you have ever taken a summer beach vacation, you have probably come home with a handful (or bag-full) of seashells and some sand.  And if you are anything like me, those bags have sat in a drawer or the garage for a few years.  I always have the intention to create a beautiful summer vacation, beach souvenir with my collection of seashells and sand, but with fall around the corner and kids going back to school, I just never get it done. Some day, when I retire, I will have lots of time ... View Post

20 Brilliant DIY IKEA Hacks

I saw a meme recently that said something to the effect that in college you buy IKEA, when you get a job you buy West Elm and then in your 30's you search Pinterest and you realize you could have hacked the IKEA to look like West Elm.  TRUTH! I love IKEA and if my husband was on board, we'd have a house furnished with IKEA.  I think the problem is he can't see beyond the display.  He's never attempted a DIY IKEA hack and seen the amazing results. I have searched the blogosphere for the most ... View Post

Pineapple Milk Can Planter

Hello friends!  Happy to have you here today.  I have been looking forward to sharing this milk can makeover with you for a looooong time.  See, I purchased a vintage milk can at an auction a while back and have wanted to do something with this little treasure. My husband suggested putting it outside, but it looked way too boring.  Then summer hit and so did the inspiration for this milk can- a welcoming pineapple!  Stick around and I'll show you how I took a rusted vintage milk can and turned ... View Post

Sharpie Mug Tutorial

I have seen Sharpie mugs all over the internet.  Basically, it is a simple coffee mug that is decorated with Sharpie Paint Pens.  These mugs are easy to customize and make a simple, inexpensive gifts.  Who doesn't love something that is personalized just for them?  You can literally put anything on your mug that you can draw, write or trace!  I love a good, easy DIY project, so I'm sharing this Sharpie mug tutorial with you today. For this particular project, I wanted to use my blog name. ... View Post