crafts • decor/DIY
by Steph Dulgarian on February 8th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! With just a few days left, you still have time to create festive bunting flags, coupon booklets, pink popcorn, and these super cute love jars.
This is an easy home decor idea that you can re-create for any season or holiday. I made a fall welcome sign last year using this same technique and it is simple and fun and only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish …
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crafts • holidays
by Becca Dulgarian on February 6th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
With Valentine’s Day being just a few days away, who doesn’t love all of the love, festive food, and fun craft projects that are being shared all over?
The Valentine’s Day love bug hit me recently. Thanks to PLAID…, creating this fun and simple bunting was super
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me • hobbies & me time • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Susan Krueger on January 31st, 2012 | No Comments »
A few years ago, I decided I wanted to learn how to mosaic. I was inspired by an artist’s work that was showing at the Laguna Festival of Art in California. She had taken common household items…, like tea pots and vases, and covered them with bits of broken
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mom • crafts • family fun & traditions • kids crafts
by Tammy Kling on January 9th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
When we had a family of 10 visit recently, it was challenging to find activities that all the children would love. After several days at home, I decided to organize a fun craft project… that everyone would enjoy. And that’s when it hit me, I wanted to get everyone
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my world • Leaving a Legacy • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Not being the crafty type, I never realized how much I would come to appreciate sewing. But all things DIY remind me of my mom and her resourceful, creative spirit. She is truly magical—a Mary Poppins type of a mom… and seems to be able to create things out
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me • arts & entertainment • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Susan Krueger on December 23rd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift that you can whip together for neighbors or friends, these ideas might be the ticket for you!
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
Caroling Kit
First up is a Caroling Kit. Start with a copy of all of your favorite Christmas …
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mom • parenting • parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 21st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye
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mom • crafts • food • sweet treats
by Jamielyn Nye on December 12th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
With Christmas just around the corner, I have the perfect little gift idea for you! This simple craft/recipe is so easy to make as neighbor gifts… or for your friends and teachers. Everyone will love this gift! The fun thing about these take-out boxes is that they come in all
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crafts • my world • raising giving children • kids crafts
by Jill Greenlaw on November 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
The month of November is a great time to focus on things we are thankful for in our lives. When our kids were little, we traced their hands onto construction paper and wrote down the things they were grateful for on them. This has been a tradition ever since.
Putting…
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mom • making a difference! • education • bettering communities
by Jill Greenlaw on November 15th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Going Green is a really important topic right now. Each one of us can take steps and make better choices that will help protect our planet. There are many ways to do this. We can recycle common household items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and paper products. We can…
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