Yesterday, my husband and I participated in our church trunk or treat festivities!! Since we bought a scooter earlier this fall, we decided that an easy choice for our Halloween costumes would be as bikers with our “hog”.
These costumes were not entirely made up of things we had around the house, but we did try to borrow or use mostly what we already had on hand. The items we did purchase: The chaps and Matt’s vest that came together in a package, clip lip rings, and the leather pieces I put over my [...]
These past 31 Days have been so much fun, especially in partnering with my sponsors mentioned here and also the following 3 mentioned in this post.
I’ve been so thankful for my wonderful sponsors this month!! They have been so awesome and you should definitely check out their blogs! Here are the last three:
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Today I had meant to show you my husband and I’s Halloween costumes (and save this post for my last day of the 31 day series), but they are not quite ready. So, I’ll have to do the Halloween post on Halloween.
I wanted to include a post in which I can share with you all the fabulous, wonderful ideas I’ve gathered in preparation for this month’s series (and over the course of the month). There are a LOT of cute projects that I was not able to do within this crazy, busy month (the obstacle being time in most cases). [...]
I’ve seen some pretty cool wall decor on Pinterest using toilet paper tubes and I’m currently collecting the tubes to make something for my living room wall. I haven’t decided yet what I’m going for….maybe you can help me decide?
Many of these Wall Decor pieces, use toilet paper rolls that have been folded or “smashed” (yes, that’s the technical term) [...]
It’s getting toward the end of the 31 Days of New Uses for Old things series!! If you missed any of my posts, just click on the links I have in my sidebar!
Today’s items: ribbons!
As you can tell from this post, I keep every kind of wrapping I receive. If someone gives me a gift in wrapping paper, I take off the tape carefully, so I can save it. Does anyone else do this? Of course, I also keep any gift bags, tissue paper, bows and ribbon I receive.
When I got married last year, my colors were [...]
I hate to clean. I put it off too much, so then it’s a big project when it happens. Lately, I’ve been a bit better on keeping things picked up, dusting more, and cleaning the floors. I’ve looked at FlyLady’s website and LOVE it! I’ve broken my house into zones and have purposed to start deep cleaning those zones, but life comes up, all the time!!
Anyway, this is not to become a Betsy-is-whining-about-cleaning-post. This is a easy-cleaning-by-using-things-you-have-around-your-house-post!
I’ve found Real Simple is a wealth of information when it comes to using everyday items for cleaning, decor, projects, or [...]
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Even though I added a headboard to my bed and I LOVED the look of it, I’ve been looking for something to hang above it. In browsing the web, I came across the idea of wrapping fabric around shoe box lids. Those are both items I have around my house, so why not give it a try?
First gather the shoe box lids:
Then, hot glue fabric around it. I wasn’t too picky [...]
One of the things I’ve loved best about picking this topic for my 31 day series, is the fact that I’ve found many many different ideas of simple tricks using objects you would find in your house. For example, you can turn a plastic pants hanger into a bag clip!!
This is a great use for all those plastic hangers you bring home from the store.
Making a grilled cheese sandwich in your toaster!! My husband made this brie grilled cheese sandwich today!
I would advise have a cutting board or plate ready to catch the bread when it pops out, because it will!! Also, watch your toaster on the first try. Some are able to be on their side, others are not.
Hi! So glad to see you here. I'm a soon-to-be mom, wife and a work-at-home piano teacher and tutor. I know I'm weird, but I love to menu plan, organize, set goals, DIY and enjoy life with my amazing husband - Matt Pool!
