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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 old… Continue reading DIY Card Table Makeover

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Small Lot Conservation

I must admit that I feel a little scared with the prospect of designing the permaculture of my little world. Begin by getting an arial view map of your property. I purchased a 2'x3' arial view from our county equalization department for $15. You could also use google earth and print one off yourself. This is a… Continue reading Small Lot Conservation

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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 glue… Continue reading Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display

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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.… Continue reading DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap

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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 these… Continue reading DIY Pom Pom Napkin Ring

Inspiration, Lifestyle

Live Simply-Ideas for fewer distractions

I am not an expert on living a simpler life, but moving eight times in two years gave me a crash course and humbled my soul. I hope that I learned what is really important and what is not. However, I feel that "things" will always be a struggle, but it's a battle worth fighting.  I… Continue reading Live Simply-Ideas for fewer distractions

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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. My… Continue reading Forcing Spring-How to start bulbs inside

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Mercury Glass Globe-Making a replacement light globe from a pickle Jar

Installing a lighting fixture over a staircase can be difficult so when the light globe slipped effortlessly from my hand and dropped to its death below I cringed. Finding a replacement should of been an easy task but after looking in multiple big box stores, I selected the closest fit.To my dismay it was too… Continue reading Mercury Glass Globe-Making a replacement light globe from a pickle Jar

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DIY Ornaments!

I put up my Christmas tree on election night to keep my mind on happy things, and I decided to create some more fun things to decorate it with this year.  Below I created a video showing you how to create these fun little ornaments. Supplies: Straws 4 per each ornament Scissors Yarn Wooden Beads… Continue reading DIY Ornaments!

Lifestyle

Plum Jam

I went to my local fruit stand and bought 6lbs of plums because they were so affordable! Then I had to think about what I would make out of them. I decided to make some jam, however I have never made plum jam before. This is a super simple way to make jam if you… Continue reading Plum Jam

Lifestyle

Industrial Decor

My father is a retired deputy from a jail here in Michigan. When I was little we would go into the huge kitchen freezer and get boxed milk to drink while spending time with him after school. It shaped my perspective on what is good and honorable when I saw the way my dad treated… Continue reading Industrial Decor

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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 so… Continue reading Kitchen Remodel: Part 2