So my family discovered escape rooms a few years ago and let’s just say we are a bit addicted. When we take a vacation we check if there are escape rooms in the area before we go. It’s become a thing. Last Christmas I was thrown the challenge of, “Hey, you’re good at puzzles andContinueContinue reading “A Nontraditional Tradition”
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Life #goals
Last week I shared a post about why we want to quit and talked about how important it is to flip the question and instead think about why we are doing whatever it is we’re doing in the first place. I talked about goals a bit and I want to develop the idea that goalsContinueContinue reading “Life #goals”
DIY Headache Balm
Its allergy season here in North Carolina and I get so many headaches from allergies. I usually use a little bit of peppermint oil to relieve my headaches but it can be a pain to find a carrier oil and then mix it before applying. I decided to make up a batch of headache balmContinueContinue reading “DIY Headache Balm”
DIY T-Shirt Stencil Art
Grab your freezer paper and fabric paint because we are going to use it to makeover a t-shirt! My sister gave me a magnet that had the Quest Type logo on it and that got me thinking that I should make a shirt with our logo on it. Freezer paper makes this DIY super easy andContinueContinue reading “DIY T-Shirt Stencil Art”
DIY Card Table Makeover
A couple Christmas’ ago I won an old card table in a white elephant gift exchange. Card tables are actually super useful because they fold up and you can transport them wherever you need without taking up much room. I have used it a lot since I’ve gotten it but to be honest its oldContinueContinue reading “DIY Card Table Makeover”
Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display
This dollar store DIY is an awesome way to display items and is super simple to make. All you need is a couple supplies from the dollar store and you have yourself a beautiful geometric mirror display! Supplies: 3 mirrors from the Dollar store(these are next to the candles at dollar tree) Hot glueContinueContinue reading “Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display”
DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes
After making the DIY Galaxy Shoes I fell in love with the process of making art on canvas shoes. It’s so much fun to create and also to wear around! We have a Walmart across the street from us and, I admit, we go there sometimes. At my last visit I found canvas shoes, they areContinueContinue reading “DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes”
DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap
The switch to natural living has been slowly progressing in my life. It is a lifestyle change that has been growing in me for years. That is why I am celebrating today. I did it! I stopped buying plastic wrap, a product I have used all my life-A product that turns out to be very toxic.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap”
Creating inside fun with Sand Play Dough
When I was a child, I loved playing outside with my brother in the dirt. We would spend hours creating whole cityscapes with the help of our Tonka trucks. Each would have multiple jobs to do. One of us was a landscaper, a police officer, a heavy equipment operator or the baker. It was great fun.ContinueContinue reading “Creating inside fun with Sand Play Dough”
DIY Pom Pom Napkin Ring
This DIY is great for parties! If you are looking to add a little extra fun and color onto the table then this is a perfect DIY for you. I know a lot of people do not use napkin rings but for parties it adds so much to have them included. You can create theseContinueContinue reading “DIY Pom Pom Napkin Ring”
A Rocky Beach In Winter
One of my favorite places to visit as a child, a beach full of the prettiest rocks any kid could dream of. With a steep sand hill plunging 100 feet down to the water’s edge this small section juts out into Lake Michigan causing rocks to wash up from the fathoms below. Just three feetContinueContinue reading “A Rocky Beach In Winter”
Forcing Spring-How to start bulbs inside
Forcing bulbs in the dead of winter is a rewarding and pleasant way to bring a little spring into the house months early. To do this isn’t hard work, for the bulbs have all the nutrients they need to bloom stored inside of them. I love Spring, and all the sights and smells that go with it. MyContinueContinue reading “Forcing Spring-How to start bulbs inside”
DIY hand painted ornaments
At any craft store or even the dollar store you can get clear plain glass ornaments. You can grab some of these and have a fun craft night with your kids! Acrylic paint works fine on them, you can also use glitter, fabric or any other type of crafting material. There are so many waysContinueContinue reading “DIY hand painted ornaments”
Kitchen Remodel: Part 2
10 ways to make your Kitchen look better There are a lot of different ways to spruce up a kitchen on a budget. Over the past week we have renovated our kitchen and I wanted to share some simple ways for you to change things up. Make sure to have a budget written out soContinueContinue reading “Kitchen Remodel: Part 2”
Inspiration: Antiques
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and I wanted to share with you how I stumbled upon some great inspiration for my lettering over the holiday. On a trip back to Michigan my family and I visited an antique store. While I was there I found a huge amount of lettering inspiration that I wanted toContinueContinue reading “Inspiration: Antiques”
Holy Homesteading 