Yes, it’s true, the “Holidays” are still a few months away. However, if you have had a busy first half of the year like I have, then you know the last half will go by just as quickly. It always … Read the rest
Toadstool Pumpkins
Are you looking for a way to dress up your garden for Autumn? This adorable craft from Martha Stewart is perfect for that. You can use a variety of types of squash from your own garden, and have nothing go … Read the rest
How Do You Decorate For Fall?
I absolutely LOVE Fall. It has got to be, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp cool air, the warm and yummy smells that come with all of the treats and baked goods, and the beautiful … Read the rest
20 Fall Wreath Ideas
Once Autumn has begun, the options of Fall decorating are endless. Whether you like to decorate for Fall in general or focus more on the Halloween holiday, these wreaths are great options for you. Use them as an inspiration to … Read the rest
Outdoor Chandelier Made From Mason Jars
Maybe you’re not a big fan of thrifting. The good thing about this craft is that this little project can be made with either new mason jars, or a set of some you have laying around your house. Just get … Read the rest
Cleaning Your Dryer Ducts
Did you know that your dryer ducts need to be cleaned? Dirty dryer ducts are one of the main causes of house fires, and this little job should be done at least once a year. It is a lot easier … Read the rest
Cleaning Your AC Unit
While many of us are going about our spring cleaning lists, there is one piece in our home that can sometimes be overlooked. The AC unit. Did you know it needs to be cleaned as well? And, on a regular … Read the rest
33+ kids activities for summer fun
While not strictly home and garden, if the kids are out of the way (and having fun) you can end up doing more in the home AND garden, right?
So here are 33+ kids activities for summer that will keep … Read the rest
25+ Room by room spring cleaning ideas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of spring cleaning your entire home? Look no further than this comprehensive list of 25+ room-by-room spring cleaning ideas from Dukes&Duchesses. This list makes it easy to tackle your cleaning project one room … Read the rest
Beautiful Origami Butterfly Tutorial
Using a simple piece of everyday paper (or a designer one if you wish) you can create these beautiful butterflies in no time at all.
Besides being a great idea for playtime, you can also use them for decorations. They … Read the rest
Some more tricks to make Spring Cleaning easier
Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition, a chance to refresh and renew your home after a long, cold winter. But let’s be honest, it can also be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start or how … Read the rest
37 ways to give your kitchen a deep clean
One more via BuzzFeed – a way to make sure your OCD really kicks in and that you kitchen is brand spanking clean.
Not really sure the need for such a deep clean, but if you need to, then these … Read the rest
A giant list of how to clean everything (in one page)
Here is a giant list of what to use to clean almost everywhere in the house. It is Springtime folks!
The best part is that it is all on one page so you don’t need to click through 100’s of … Read the rest
Mini Tissue Paper Flowers Using Paper Punch
Here is a free craft tutorial for making easy and pretty Mini Tissue Paper Flowers using a paper punch sent to us by Elise of GrowCreative.
I love the bright colors and the fact that it is just in time … Read the rest
Easter Egg Planters
Like all good things, this project will take time – approx. 5-7 days. Oh – but the end result is so spectacular. Why won’t you try it?
You also need to plan several of these in advance because things happen … Read the rest