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Origami Butterfly Wreath
I am so ready to welcome Spring warmth and sunshine. Bring on bright colors and bright days! We have had the sun peek out a handful of times in the past week, and it gave me the itch to make this new,...
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DIY Bubble Shorts from Old Jeans
Baggy jeans or pants can be cut off and altered into ADORABLE bubble shorts for girls. It is a quick and easy alteration, and I will walk you through every step. My daughter has a few pairs of...
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Buttermilk Syrup with Coconut Oil
Buttermilk syrup is the unsurpassed champion of all breakfast toppings. This sounds like an opinion, but it is, in fact, FACT. And it is most definitely NOT on my no-refined-sugar diet I am doing...
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Roman Shades: The Complete Tutorial
I want you to have success making your Roman shades, and I hope this comprehensive tutorial gives you the full instructions you need. My goal here is one-stop-shopping for all your DIY Roman Shade...
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Crio Bru Truffles
These rich, chocolatey no-bake truffles are full of healthy, energizing, guilt-free ingredients, and they whip up in a jiffy! As the sole sweetener in these morsels, dates compliment the chocolate...
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Giant Bean Bag Chair Tutorial
Making your own giant bean bag is the way to go! These comfy, foam-filled chairs cost upwards of $300 to buy new, and by making one yourself, you can not only save a ton of $$$, but you can customize...
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Copycat Coco-Roons
Have you had Coco-Roons? They are a delicious, refined-sugar-free, raw coconut macaroon treat. But they are pricey! They run about $8-$12 for a bag of 8 cookies. So I decided to set out to make my...
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Graduation Party in a Box
Just over 40 years ago my dad was in the military, and my mom was a senior in college. My dad had completed his undergraduate studies and was pursuing a master's degree while working as an army...
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How to Refinish Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Wrought iron patio furniture has a timeless style.... IF you maintain its finish. The good news is that it is super easy and inexpensive to refinish your wrought iron! And if you are like me,...
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DIY Modern Yarn Wall Hanging
My sister sent me a picture of one of these wall hangings she found on Etsy a while back and I was immediately swooning. I love modern home decor--especially of the hand-made variety. So when my 5...
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Cut-Up Workout T-Shirt Tutorial
Do you have old, boxy t-shirts you'd wear to exercise in if they only had a more flattering fit? This easy, no-sew tutorial will teach you how to alter (and ventilate! ;-)) your t-shirts into two...
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Vintage Lace Table Runner
Layers of vintage lace make this one-of-a kind runner perfect on your dining or console table. It goes with any decor and looks fabulous layered over other runners or tablecloths! I recently bought a...
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Small Space Sewing Room Makeover
I have been gawking and swooning for years at all the big, beautiful craft spaces I see highlighted on blogs and in magazines. "One day...," I would think to myself. But then I got real. I live in a...
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Keeping Kids off Screens Printables
School is back in session, and as a mother of four school-aged children, I have made some New (School) Year's Resolutions. Shamelessly, I will share them here: I will actually open my children's...
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Better than Trader Joe's PB & J Bars
If you like Trader Joe's Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, I promise you will LOVE these! They are wholesome, gluten-free, surprisingly filling, and downright YUMMY. Not to bag on Trader Joe's bars. They...
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The Bondi Top Pattern Review
I have a friend named Lindsey Rae who designs patterns, and I have been a pattern tester for her in the past (see my Noosa Shift Dress Pattern Review). Her patterns are amazingly simple,...
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Home Tour: Fall and Halloween Decor
Happy Fall, Y'all! I frequently get asked about my handmade fall decor, so I decided to share a few areas of my home and how the decorations came to be. I have a kid-friendly house, so nothing is...
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Chalkboard Ideas for Every Season
A LONG while back one of my sisters requested that I do a blog post with ideas for chalkboard designs and messages. Over the past 3 years, I have been snapping pictures of the chalkboards I have in...
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The Bowerbird Shift Pattern Review
I tested this cowl neck dress or top pattern back in October. It is a lovely design, with a flowy feel, a flattering tie-waist, and pockets (even on the shirt version!). Lindsey from Sew To Grow is...
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50th Anniversary Party
50 years of marriage. FIFTY. If that's not worth celebrating, I don't know what is. My dear in-laws celebrated their big 5-0 last year, and I was able to help put together their party. I will share...
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Dyed Vintage Doily Table Runner
On a recent trip to my visit my folks, my mom pulled out a big bag of doilies. They were yellowed and all had coffee or tea stains, but the loving hands of my grandmothers had made most of them, so my...
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3-D Art: First Grade Group Project
Each year our elementary school has an auction to raise money for the art program. As my daughter's classroom docent, I had to come up with a group project for the class to contribute to the auction....
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Guilt-Free Cookie Dough Balls
Six ingredients. No baking. Wholesome blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. And they seriously taste like a scoop of cookie dough. No joke. My kids even requested them in their lunches!Here's...
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Flourless Banana Protein Muffins
Want the perfect pre-workout pick-me-up? How about the ideal recovery snack? Or maybe you just want something yummy that you won't feel like you need to run 5 miles to make up for eating. ;-) I made...
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Paint Pallet Art Treats
One of the many hats I wear (and one of my very favorites!) is that of art teacher. I teach several students in my home, and at the end of each school year I put together an art show to highlight...
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