Last year, I was asked to do the craft for my daughter’s elementary second-grade Halloween party. I had the kids make these Glo-in-the-dark Halloween Balloons and most of the kids loved it. It was easy, and fun. The kids loved playing with them even though it was daytime and the balloons were not glowing yet. …
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This Halloween Spider Wreath tutorial and free spider web Cricut file make a fun and cute decoration for October. I love the contract of this Halloween Spider wreath. The black garland against the silver web makes the design pop. The beaded spider is unique and classy. You can also use a different spider if desired. …
These Tall Autumn Arrangements were very inexpensive and fun to create. I love fall colors! From harvest colors to the beautiful reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows of changing leaves; the world is such a gorgeous pallet of colors before it changes to the relative contrast of winter. I love the way these arrangements turned out; …
These simple ‘Fall Themed Mason Jars’ are a great way to add a little festivity to your home. They are great for Halloween and Thanksgiving and are inexpensive to make! Further, mason jars are very versatile. You can put whatever you like in them. Some ideas are: popcorn kernels, fall leaves, beans, candles, candy corn or other …
I love The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. So, I am having my son (who looks kind of like Frodo) dress up like him for Halloween. My daughter was a Baby Girl Hobbit (photos here), and their friend Asher was Samwise Gamgee. Overall, the costume was not too expensive (under $25.00) and was …
This is How to Remove Stucco Key Stone Decals Two years ago, my husband and I renovated the exterior of our home. I knew that I wanted to lime wash the brick, paint the doors, and get copper gutters and lighting, however, I had no idea what to do with the gables. I went back …
This is a roundup of 11+ Inexpensive Fall Decorations that are simple and would likely fit in on a tight budget. Fall is one of my favorite seasons (I love them all, actually). The crisp, fresh air, the colorful leaves, and the wearing of boots all make me very happy! I also love Autumn/Fall decor …
This is How to Fix Wooden Shutters When the Tilt Rods Come Loose. If you have plantation shutters and some of the shutters are loose and/or the staples have fallen out of them or the louver tilt rod, this is an easy, quick, and inexpensive way to fix them. We have wooden plantation shutters on …
This Fall Themed Wood Pumpkins will work as home decor from September through Thanksgiving. They are very inexpensive and easy to make. I was able to easily put them together without the help of step-by-step photos, so until I can add some (mine got deleted), I’ll just leave the step-by-step instructions. List of things you …
These DIY Fall Velvet Pumpkins are inexpensive and simple to make. My six-year-old daughter and I put them together in less than 45 minutes. She loved helping and thanks to my mother in law, we had the supplies all ready to go. Supply List Glue gun and glue sticks Velvet fabric 8″-9″ round circle cut …
My son responds really well to Desitin for his diaper rashes. My daughter does not. It’s been a struggle finding something that works for her as well as Desitin works for my son. Through this experience, I’ve learned that little ones respond differently to diaper rash creams. They are not a “one work for all” type …