Every December first, wether it’s a school-day, or a weekend, my kiddos get up early to open the first package on our holiday advent calendar. While the look of our advent calendar has changed over the years, we’ve always considered an advent calendar to be a necessity! There’s nothing better than counting down to Christmas
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2 x 4 Holiday Wood Craft Ideas
2×4 wood crafts are one of my favorite things to do on a boring Saturday afternoon. Not only are they a great way to reuse (and repurpose) any wood scraps that you may have, but they make a wonderful craft for the holidays as well! Add a little more love and holiday cheer with a
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Upcycled Ornaments
In our house, we pride ourselves in creating something out of nothing! We frequently re-use (or upcycle!) items commonly found throughout our home to give them a new purpose. Over the past few years, I’ve upcycled tons of furniture! More recently, my cute kiddos have been obsessed with creating upcycled ornaments for Christmas. My kids
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DIY Giant Lollipops: Sweetest Idea For Christmas Yard Decor
Thanksgiving isn’t even until later this week, but I’m already itching to break out my buckets of Christmas decor! It’s so much fun for me to spend the day after Thanksgiving working some holiday magic on my humble abode. Last year, one of my most asked about decorations were my giant lollipops! I displayed this
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Stools Made From Wood Scraps
It doesn’t matter that I no longer have littles who need stools to wash their hands or find a snack in the pantry, I still love to decorate with stools around the house. Not only are they functional but if you choose the right stool, they could even be an alternative place for storage. I
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Is Your Headboard Boring? Stencil It!
You spend a ton of time in bed, so why not be absolutely in love with your setup? It all starts with bedding and a good pair of sheets, of course, but if you still hate your bed after all that work, it might be time to brighten up your boring headboard! Now when I
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Fresh and Fun Ideas for Painting Floors
Tired of your old and outdated flooring? I’ve got a fast and easy solution for you: it’s called paint! Seriously! Throughout my years as a DIYer I’ve learned that a fresh coat of paint (and a heavy-duty sealant) can fix just about anything. Whether you decide to go with a bright and bold shade or
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DIY Christmas Tree Shelf by Ana White
When decorating for the holidays, I love to go all out. The more elaborate, the better I always say! It’s my love of all things Christmas that inspired me to make this DIY Christmas Tree Shelf by Ana White. I’ve always loved her DIY tutorials and I knew that I had to make this project
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DIY Cedar Bath Mat
Soggy bath mats are the worst! I absolutely hate it when I walk into the bathroom and end up with damp feet even hours after I’ve taken a shower! Not long ago, I found myself wishing that there were a magical set of bath mats that just seemed to wick the moisture away. I would
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Fix It Series: DIY Door Upgrades From Hollow Core to Say No More
Though your interior doors may not be seen by more than a few guests, it’s nice to give them an upgrade whenever possible. Not only are hollow core doors super flimsy but you can definitely tell when your interior doors are made using less-quality materials. Instead of starting at your ugly, hollow core doors, give
