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A Homemade Planked Wood Wall Hanging

I think I have mentioned over and over on this blog about our desire to make our home a place that reflects our family. Today, Peter and I were surveying…

How to Make a Door Knob Hanger – A DIY Tutorial

We recently did a revamp in our entry way. A little brightening and freshening up in our home can go a long way for me. We love our home, and…

Before and After of an Entry Way

Painting a Dresser with BB Frosch Chalk Paint Powder

Posted by: Kelli A couple months ago, my husband and I were outside on a Sunday afternoon. Our neighbors were taking their trash out to the curb for the Monday…

Before and After of an Entry Way

I’m thankful I married a man who is willing to do a few house projects. He understands I take a bit of joy in having our home appear aesthetically pleasing…

25 Questions to Ask your Husband, Wife, or Best Friend

Posted by: Kelli Relationships are a funny thing in life. They come and they go. They may stay the same for a long time, but life changes and friendships ebb…

Scrappy Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards

Like my birthday, I am just not really into Valentine’s Day either, but I’m trying to get better. Especially with kids and having a sister who does like to celebrate,…

How to add Snaps to your Homemade Bibs or other Projects

Yesterday, I posted a tutorial. I showed you how to make some super absorbent homemade bibs for babies like mine that spit up everything you feed them. The bibs are…

How to Sew very Absorbent Homemade Bibs

My first son never spit up. And I mean never. Before having kids, I always wondered why these moms always made their babies wear such tacky bibs around their neck…

A Book Review: Money Making Mom by Crystal Paine

Name of Book: Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference Author: Crystal Paine (blogger at Money Saving Mom.) Why I decided to read this book:…

An Aztec and Arrow Themed Baby Shower

Does anyone else get excited when you have the opportunity to plan a shower for a lovely lady? I love the excuse to make extra cute bunting and sew to…

Our Favorite Small Business Purchases Last Year

Soon after launching our blog in June of 2015, I grew an appreciation for the smaller business world. We were, essentially, giving a try at our own small business when…

How to Sew a simple Baby Blanket with Minky

My dear sister-in-law is due with her first baby in April. I am quite excited to meet their little guy, but I am also overjoyed at the great excuse to…

Book Review: 20 Ways to Draw a Tree by Eloise Renouf

Posted by: Kelli Name of Book: 20 Ways to Draw a Tree and 44 Other Nifty Things from Nature Author: Eloise Renouf Why I decided to read this book: A…

How to Make Upcycled Denim Cloth Napkins

For a few years now, our family has used cloth napkins. We’ve grown accustomed to it, and we don’t think twice anymore about pulling them out for meals. We still…

Happy New Year!

Hi friends! If you are anything like us, you probably didn’t make it to midnight last night! I don’t know when we ended up so old, but midnight just isn’t…

Merry Christmas!

Hi Friends! Merry Christmas! We know Christmas day comes in many different ways for each of us, but we pray you find joy today. I hope you are finding peace…

A Fabric Scrapbuster: DIY Fabric Washi Tape

I love Christmas time. I find all the decorations beautiful. I get sentimental seeing the kids get so excited about all the lights and presents. The Christmas carols bring back…

A DIY Tutorial for a Doorbell Sign

Posted by: Kelli Nap time is not necessarily my favorite part of the day, but it ranks pretty high most of the time. The days when my boys don’t sleep…

An Inexpensive Alternative to Gold Foil Christmas Cards

Were you all here for this post? I talked a LOT about how to take your own family pictures for your Christmas card. I also said I’d show you the…

Happy Thanksgiving