One of the first inklings of fall and football season around our house is Fantasy Football draft time. Check out how you can impress your guests with a fun football themed event.
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To me, summertime is all about the simple pleasures. Garden fresh fruits and veggies, fresh lemonade, and summer nights spent outside with family and friends.
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FINALLY! The big reveal of the Dr. Seuss themed baby shower I recently threw for my wonderful friend Emily!
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Today, I am sharing two additional DIYs made from that same set of recycled books. You may remember that I snagged a stockpile of used Dr. Seuss books for $10 off of Craigslist.
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I generally have some kind of wreath or door sign on display on my front door at all times, so when planning the baby shower, I thought it would be fun to have a wreath and welcome sign on the door.
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Here are some tips and ideas for creating your own Lemonade Stand for Grown-Ups!
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This post is the first in a new series of periodic posts where I'll be sharing an easy dollar store DIY! This first project was a brilliant idea from my husband's cousin, Tracy. She was planning her little boy's 1st birthday party and had decided on an "Under the Sea" theme.
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If you've been a dedicated reader of the blog during the last couple of years, you probably remember seeing posts with a very dominant red wall behind our fireplace. It wasn't so bad for Halloween or Valentine's Day (I guess), but I was not a fan.
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When one of Melissa's nieces was 6-years-old she asked to sleepover and Melissa embraced the chance to host her and some of her neighborhood friends. What a fun auntie, right?! Fast forward years later and the tradition continues!
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Because I already had fireworks covered with these fun and easy DIY firework napkin rings, I decided to jazz up our bar area for the holiday.
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Like many fellow Americans, my 4th of July weekend often includes grilling out and spending some time on the deck enjoying the summer weather.
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Adding just a few elements to the patio table can make a big impact. Learn how to make your own DIY 4th of July napkin rings for just a few dollars.
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With 4th of July around the corner, I wanted to make a project that would make our outdoor space a little more festive and these DIY Flag Luminaries were the perfect add.
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Before it's time for s'mores, let the competition begin! One of our favorite yard games is "Corn hole" (as many in the Midwest call it) or you may also know it as "Bags."
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Using my crafty talents, this year, I decided it would be fun to make a couple of versions of some herb markers! These are both simple projects that don't require a ton of supplies.
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One misconception I had was that these desert beauties were impossible to kill. Not true! Succulents, cacti, and air plants still need some love and care and they absolutely need sunlight.
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After Easter, I had some mini terracotta pots leftover from the dollar store and was doing a little searching for what I could do with them. Use them to make a festive sombrero by adding a saucer and decorating.
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The Kentucky Derby is the perfect occasion to round up some friends for a day filled with big hats and bowties, mint juleps, and a little gambling. Learn how to throw the perfect party for the Run for the Roses.
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