This is one of those fun little ideas I came up with after an internet search for quotes. I wanted something more than the typical store bought card. A cap and rolled up diploma, of course. An appropriate quote from Dr. Seuss, of course. We start out with Dr. Seuss don’t we? Why not graduate [...]
Creak. Creak. Stick. Stick. That’s the sound my sandals made as I walked across the kitchen floor. It was yucky. I couldn’t avoid it any more. Time to get the mop out. When I reached under the kitchen sink, I found no floor cleaner. {Sigh.} But I spied the baking soda on the counter. There [...]
Several years ago, I read about Happybird’s Crafting Haven using white paper CD sleeves as holders for cookies. Great teacher gifts! We bought a big box of CD sleeves at the warehouse club. (We still have plenty of sleeves to make for teachers this year!) One afternoon, I got out the markers. Everyone decorated. Even [...]
Nana is so smart. I’m just gonna brag on her a minute. She decorated this trash can. Make something that is just everyday, you-don’t-really-see-it-even-though-you-toss-something-out-all-the-time, utilitarian into a piece of art. Now she would say it’s easy. So that’s why the beloved black cherry trashcan is featured here in It’s Easy. She bought the big trash [...]
I’m starting to think of end of the year gifts for piano, drama and choir teachers. We may do this again because it is so easy and fun. Plus M&Ms are universally loved. From the archives… Last year, we gave 18 bags of M&Ms to some very special choir and percussion teachers. Using the instructions [...]
Do you know about the frugal living community on Twitter? That’s where I met my new friend, Melissa. I’m sharing how to make homemade laundry detergent on her site, Saving Cents with Sense today. I’d love for you to stop by for a visit! How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent. Then follow Melissa on Twitter [...]
Letter carriers and package delivery folks are quick and in a hurry these days before Christmas. This year, I decided I would keep their treats right by the door. So far I’ve been able to catch all but one UPS person. Just a few gifts by the door, ready to bless. —Have a holly, jolly [...]
My friend, Kerri, got me into the habit of giving these simple, little photo albums as gifts. I uploaded about 25 photos to Sam’s Club. Representative pictures from the year: a family shot, plenty of each child, a few birthday pictures. Then, at the Lifeway Store, I picked up the $1.99 photo albums. Each with [...]
Nana found another wonderful idea! She brought the supplies. Hand soaps from the dollar store. All the details and instructions can be found here: Brown Paper Packages: Soap All Dressed Up Though a bit of a time investment… (Nana and eight-year-old did most of the project outside). We definitely thought it was worth it. Patience [...]
The Saturday we made many projects as gifts (including birdseed wreaths) for Christmas, we also played with making homemade lip gloss. It was surprisingly simple. Ingredients like honey, vegetable shortening – and a packet of Kool Aide! Middle girl shares the recipe over on her blog, Middle Moments. More photos too! Click Homemade Lip Gloss
Youngest girl was to have her first friend party last week. Unfortunately we had to cancel at the last minute because of sickness. But we still may squeak in a celebration some how before Thanksgiving. The theme was Cookies, Milk and Bedtime Stories, an idea I got from Everyday Celebrating. The simpler the better, I [...]
It’s time. Time to order shoes. So, today we pulled out all the shoes of years past. And it looks like we will only need shoes for the eldest two and maybe a pair for Lil’ Buddy. So I went to Lands End and printed out their handy measuring tool. (Just click on the link [...]
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