I love decorating for Fall. There is just something so comforting and cozy about pumpkins and pinecones and gourds and cornstalks, and the change in weather is usually a welcome relief. This year I am lucky enough to be able to put together two Fall centerpieces- one for our … [Read more...]
12 Perfect DIY Holiday Gifts Your Girlfriends Will Actually Love
Can you believe it is almost Christmas? I know! Me either. There was a time when I had all of my shopping done by October. Not anymore! It is definitely time for me to start planning this year's gifts for our family and friends. I *love* gift giving. I really … [Read more...]
Homemade Soap Recipes for Beginners!
If you've been wanting to try your hand at homemade soap making, these recipes are super easy to get started with! I was hesitant to try making soaps because it seems like it would be kind of involved. Then my mom made soaps as gifts for Christmas and said it was really easy! I … [Read more...]
DIY’s to Make This a 4th of July to Remember! (Plus a few free printables!)
Can you believe it is almost the 4th of July?! I can't! Considering how long winter was here in western Michigan, this summer is FLYING by! I wish I could make it stop because we had snow in April and I am nowhere near ready for summer to be over. Last summer my husband and … [Read more...]
The 12 Best Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Garden + How to Make Herb-Infused Olive Oils
I'm not sure what it is about summer, but I feel like I get a lot more creative with my cooking because fresh herbs are so plentiful! I always plant a small kitchen garden- sometimes it is in containers, sometimes it is in a garden plot. It really depends on where we are living … [Read more...]
Plant These 4 Plants Now and Have a Mosquito Free Yard All Summer!
Nobody likes a pest, and mosquitoes are the worst! Seriously, what purpose do they serve? We live on a lake, and where there is water, there are mosquitoes. We are outside allllllll day long when the sun is shining and into the evening, too, which is when mosquitoes … [Read more...]
8 Cheap and Easy Car Hacks That Actually Work
Everyone's car gets a little gross from time to time. Sports, dogs, kids, weekend trips- you name it, they all contribute to making our cars a mess. I find that my car is the worst at the end of the summer and after a long winter. With summer comes beach sand and more dog … [Read more...]
12 Awesome DIY Projects to Welcome Spring
Spring is right around the corner! I know- I can hardly believe it! It has been SUCH a long winter here in Michigan and we have had way too much snow for my liking. I am so ready to decorate and bring a little Spring indoors! Are you ready to welcome Spring with these awesome DIY … [Read more...]
10 Fun Chalkboards to Welcome Spring
Chalkboard art is a fun, easy way to decorate for every season and any holiday. These 10 chalkboards are just for Spring...and are sure to chase away any grey skies! Up first: This sweet chalkboard is all Spring with its birds nest and leafy branches. This looks relatively … [Read more...]
10 Awesome DIY Cleaning Products You Can Make Right Now!
I love the simplicity of homemade household products. They just seem so fresh & light - and you know exactly what products are in them! I recently made lavender linen spray for myself, our guest rooms and as little "just because" gifts for a few friends. It has been a big … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Finds to Keep Your Kids Organized!
Keep your kids organized $1 at a time with these great ideas from products found at Dollar Tree. Super simple and easy to do in just a few minutes, these organization hacks will help you not lose your mind! Keep craft supplies organized in these $1 baskets that will keep … [Read more...]
Weekend Project: DIY Concrete Countertops
We recently purchased our family cottage. Built in 1976, it was very 1976! We are slowly but surely remodeling every inch and our first priorities were the flooring on the main level (not that I don't like faux-brick vinyl flooring in shades of blue) and the kitchen. As soon as … [Read more...]
10 Rustic Fall Signs You Need for a Cozy Home
Welcome Fall with these awesome rustic wood signs to inspire the DIY'er (or Etsy enthusiast!) in all of us! Signs are such an easy way to add seasonal decor to your home- indoors and out! These signs are the perfect way to welcome Fall. Make It & Love It shows us how … [Read more...]
