Have company coming over for dinner during the holidays but you don’t have enough dishes? Or perhaps they are chipped or cracked? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to set a pretty table.
Helpful Tips On Keeping Your Pets Healthy & Happy During Cold Weather
Cold weather can be deadly for pets. We all know (hopefully) that pets should not be left out in the elements when the temperature is too cold, especially without some type of shelter and fresh water. (Remember, when it’s freezing outside, the water in bowls will freeze.) *Yes, this deer is in our yard but I […]
As Seen On TV – Dutch Glow Amish Wood Milk…Does It Work?
I’ve seen commercials for this Dutch Glow Amish Wood Milk for a couple of years now and had been wanting to try it but didn’t want to order it and pay those shipping and handling charges that can end up costing more than the product itself. So when I saw it at Bed Bath & […]
Slow Cooker (Crockpot) Cooking Tips – Making Slow Cooker Recipes Even Better
I love slow cooker cooking, especially in the cooler months when I tend to make heartier soups, stews, and casserole-style dishes. With crockpot meals you can throw everything into one pot and forget about it for hours, use less expensive meats since the slow-cooking method will make them more tender, and you have less mess to clean […]
Pumpkin Vases
Pumpkins are plentiful right now and on sale. Here’s a fun way to use them as vases for your dinner table, coffee table or a shelf.
25 Fun Things To Do With A Pumpkin…
In my October issue of EveryDay with Rachael Ray, I saw these fun and spooky pumpkin decorating ideas.
Affordable & Fun Goodwill Costumes and Decorations With FOX21 Morning News
Need ideas on affordable Halloween costumes or decorations? Last week I filmed live at Discover Goodwill for the FOX21 morning show where reporter John Martin and I discussed some easy and inexpensive DIY Halloween décor projects. The segments aired between the 5 – 8 a.m. hours, which I know can be a busy time when getting ready for work, […]
Dollar Store Halloween Deals & One Fun Project
We also have a big Halloween party so we of course are entertaining…(HAVE to have people over to make all the decorating worthwhile.) Decorations can be expensive so I always head to the dollar store first.
1 Minute “Ghost” Milk Glass
Ok, it doesn’t get easier than this, even for those seriously challenged in the D.I.Y. department. This spooky “ghost” milk glass literally takes a minute or less All you have to do is cut oval eyes and a mouth out of electrical or duct tape and attach them to a drinking glass. And when the […]
Have A Better Yard/Garden Come Spring With These 10 Simple Fall Chores (Simple & Cheap)
The weather is cooler, the leaves are changing color or falling from their branches, and a lot of the summer blooms have faded and died. A lot of us might think raking up leaves is the only garden job we need to do at this point but actually, by doing a few more simple and fairly […]
Spooky Halloween Crafts For Kids…(Or Adults)
Halloween is coming up and if you have kids who like to make decorations for this holiday, you’re going to love these 11 craft projects. They are super easy, easy enough for the kids to do, and most don’t require any specialty items. Items like scissors, cardstock, markers, flour, water, empty glass jars; everyday items […]
Repurpose Those Empty Keurig Coffee Pods…
A couple of years ago I bought a Keurig coffee maker (when it was on sale of course.) I was so excited that I could have coffee in a matter of seconds but after trying practically every flavor of coffee pods available, and drinking as much as I do, I realized I was spending a lot […]
Extend The “Life” of Your Jack-O-Lantern
I know it might be a bit early to start talking anything Halloween but I wanted to try an experiment on preserving Jack-O-Lanterns and share tips early enough so when you buy and carve your pumpkins, you’ll already have them. CHOOSING A PUMPKIN – Look for relatively blemish-free and un-gouged skin. (Gouges will rot faster […]
October Thrift Store Fun Finds….Halloween/Autumn Decorations
I shopped at three different Goodwill stores this week and they all have tons of fun holiday/seasonal items that you can use for decorating at a fraction of what they would have cost if bought new. And because these types of items are usually stored for most of the year, they typically don’t have a lot of wear and tear on them.
Other Uses For….Car Wax….Who Knew?
I saw some car wax on the clearance aisle at Target and almost picked some up and then thought, “I bet we already have some”, and then my next thought was, “And who’s going to actually wax one of the cars if I do buy it”….(for some reason, neither my husband or I do that on […]
Getting Rid Of Static Cling
I was at an estate sale the other day and they had their check-out area in the garage. While standing in line, I saw a shelf of cleaning products, glues, and miscellaneous spray cans of stuff. I went over for a closer look and spied a can of Static Guard and was THRILLED…especially because it was almost full and only 50 cents. I have seriously needed a can of Static Guard for FIVE years but always forget to buy it at the store. Seriously.
Alternative Uses For…Wine Corks (And Boy Do I Have A Ton!)
Here’s some fun and practical ways you can use those corks…
Easy & Affordable Ways To Organize Your Closet For Fall
I try to do a spring and fall closet cleaning and organization every year. These are great times to weed through what you don’t use, what doesn’t fit or needs repairs and to pull out seasonal clothes.
Make An Autumn Wreath…5 Different Ways For Less Than $10
These are simple wreaths that took about 5 minutes to put together and cost less than $10. You can of course use the same ideas and make yours more elaborate but I just wanted to show you that even if you don’t have a creative bone in your body, you can make one, inexpensively.
“Green” Living Tips For Busy Families
Back in the 70’s there was a commercial for Grape Nuts cereal featuring Euell Gibbons (an outdoorsman, proponent of natural diets, and author) who asked, “Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible.” That’s what I thought of when I’d hear the word “green.” I also thought being “green” was time-consuming and expensive and wondered […]