Creating a Sustainable Lunchbox
Check out these tips for creating a sustainable lunchbox that reduces the overall amount of trash you generate.
Challenges | Crafts | Organizing | Sewing
Floral Tray Pouch Holds A Lot of Stuff
Despite the challenges and imperfections in my floral tray pouch, I’m loving the way it looks. I’ll get plenty of use out of it. This project is perfect for an adventurous beginner who has made other types of pouches. You’ll learn how to deal with foam stabilizer and a long zipper. Scroll down to read…
How to Set Up a Christmas Cookie Exchange
A Christmas cookie exchange is a fun way to get together with friends to learn about their family holiday traditions. Enjoy each others company while having cookies and wine.
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How to Host a Tranquil Thanksgiving Dinner [+ Free Planner]
Think a tranquil Thanksgiving dinner is impossible? The activity surrounding our end of year holidays can be stressful for many people, so I don’t blame you for being skeptical. While I can’t help with your problem relatives, with a little planning I promise it is possible to host a meal without a lot of hassle…and…
Gift Box Napkin Rings (Free Download!)
We’re having a Christmas in July challenge and you’re invited to join in! My project is a set of gift box napkin rings inspired by some I saw on Wayfair. Theirs are some sort of metal, but I thought it would be fun and challenging to make paper boxes and use Christmas scrapbook paper.
Let’s Declutter and Clean The Kitchen
After living in many different places I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the design, rather than the size, of a kitchen is that makes it a joy to cook in. Still, even if you dream of a complete remodel there are things you can do to stop fighting your kitchen and make it work…
20+ Ideas for Storing Christmas Decorations
How you store your Christmas decorations this year determines your decorating experience next year. Think about it. What’s your Christmas decorating experience like? Do you fight with tangled lights and garlands and hunt for tools and hardware? Or is everything organized and easy to find? Decorating for the holidays should be a joyful experience. If…
How to Defrost Your Freezer The Easy Way
Rick and I have an apartment sized fridge with a small freezer on top. It’s not a frost free type so ice accumulates around the sides and needs to be cleared two or three times a year. I’ve picked up a few tips that I’m going to share them so you’ll know how to defrost…
Quick Ways to Deal With Everyday Clutter
Clutter. We all have it. There’s the mail that needs to be tended to, the laundry that needs to be put away, that stack of magazines you plan to read someday. Here are a few quick ways to deal with everyday clutter and help prevent it from taking over.
An Incredibly Useful Outdoor Home Maintenance Checklist
An Incredibly Useful Outdoor Home Maintenance Checklist for 2018 We often spend a lot of time improving the interior of our house. But, what about the exterior? Interior tasks such as cleaning the appliances and cabinets, painting walls, changing the filters of the air conditioner, and cleaning kitchen sinks, are all easy to remember. However,…
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Google Calendar Helps with New Years Goals
I’ve been on a calendar, but I’ve never been on time. – Marilyn Monroe
You Need USB Furniture in Your Life
It’s late and you’ve just checked into your hotel and all you want to do is charge your phone and grab a shower before sliding between the sheets. You pull out your charger and look for an outlet. There aren’t any conveniently located. Then you notice the bedside lamp not only has an outlet but…