Create Your Own Adorable May Day Baskets!

With Spring in full swing I wanted to share an adorable and cheap gift idea for your neighbors or anyone in your community! It's always nice to spread a little joy around and I can't think of a better way to do it then with flowers! 

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10 Home-Cooked Family Dinners in 20 Minutes or Less!!

September 2014

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Like all moms out there (except maybe Martha Stewart) there are days I find myself just standing there starring blankly into the fridge without the slightest idea what we will eat for dinner. On those days it seems all I can think of are dishes that will take at least an hour to prepare. We have had the ingredients for lasagna (a favorite around our house) sitting around for weeks because every time I think about making it I have all of five minutes before the kids bedtime!

Now I know what some of you are thinking... why don't you just plan better? Well... easier said than done and some days just get away from you. As hard as I might try it just happens, but that's ok! And I have a wonderful solution for those nights that you wonder... do they have to have dinner?

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DIY Sandbox With Bench Seats!


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Looking for something awesome to make before summer is over? Here is something that would keep the kiddos busy for hours!

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10 Must Have Thanksgiving Tablescapes


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My favorite time of the year is the Fall and Winter. I love the Holidays, the cold changing weather, yummy hot foods and drink and of course the decorations. It just wouldn't seem like the Holidays if I didn't have decorations up to fit the occasion. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas I love them all. And of course the crowing decoration that just sets the mood of your home is the Centerpiece on your table! Here are 10 "Must Have" Centerpieces for this Fall!

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Make It Yourself Monday: Cute and Fun Vases!


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Aren't these so cute? Great thing about these is it's a recycling project too!!

Here is what you will need:

Old drink bottles

Any spray paint in the colors you want

Instructions:

1. Remove labels from bottles. ( You can soak them in hot water and dish soap for extra help)
2. Dry and clean
3. Pick your spray paint choices: Seen above is Satin Ivory.
4. Spray paint box carrier too!
Some spray painting tips... Cover area with newspaper or drop cloth first. Wear a mask or be careful not to inhale fumes. Don't spray into the wind!!! Wait for your first layer to dry and stick the bottle on your finger to get a good coat around the bottom sides.

Now you have adorable vases that you can use for anything! These would be really cute to use as gifts!

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