Teatime GiftDress up a mug by gluing a scrapbooking border just below the rim. Set the sugar-cube-filled mug on a small plate and add a tea ball and lidded clear tubes filled with loose-leaf teas. Identify the teas on computer-typed labels. Decorated Treat JarTrace around a jar lid on paper; cut out. Glue the paper … More Don't Get All Frenzied Out Over Black Friday ~ Make These Quick and Easy Handmade Gifts for Teachers, Staff, Etc. and AVOID The Crowds

Get Inspired by the SeasonWho says casual, kid-friendly centerpieces should be relegated to the kid table? This feathered friend is sweet and charming enough for a seat of honor at the big-kid table. To create, have every guest write their thanks on a piece of construction paper, cut, crease, and fringe to resemble a tail … More Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

Get ready to pile handmade gifts under the tree. Whether you’re giving a Christmas themed gift or something they can enjoy year round, jump start your holiday crafts with these cute ideas. Decorative Tea TowelsAdd pizzazz to plain tea towels for a heartfelt and practical Christmas gift. Simply cut trims (ribbons, ruffles, etc.) slightly longer … More DIY Gifts ~ Cute Crafts Projects to Make as Christmas Gifts

Fall Harvest Basket ~ Rimmed with pinecones and casuarina pods, this bentwood basket is ready to hold the fruits of your harvest. Golden pecan stain gives the inexpensive container a rich patina. Simplicity Reigns ~ Dress up a side table for Thanksgiving with a simple arrangement of tall pheasant feathers in a ceramic urn. Surround … More Thanksgiving Decorating Using Fall Finds

So it took more time than I had anticipated to get her room finished and posted HOWEVER, I was working on several other rooms at the same time (I will post those as well later) while I waited on things to arrive to finish her room. Also because of our home being our town Holiday … More My Crazy Life ~ Eme's Christmas Room Reveal

Handy HelpersPut antique accessories to work as handy storage solutions in your bathroom. Here, an old ladder stands in as a space-saving towel rack and a large hutch provides display space for pretty soaps and accessories as well as plenty of storage for towels and bathroom necessities. Party OrganizerFor your next party buffet, corral silverware … More Its The Weekend ~ From Garage Sale Finds to Savvy Storage, There's A DIY For Every Room Of Your House

Adorn your Christmas tree with these beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments. These easy to make ornaments will hang on your tree for generations, or you can wrap them up for personalized, homemade Christmas gifts. Handmade Ornament RosettesHeavy scrapbook papers transform into Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree, on gifts, or a banister. Cut patterned cardstock … More Too Cute Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Cowboy Beef – Chipotle peppers and chili beans give this pot roast recipe an irresistible Old West makeover, while canned vegetables help cut down on prep time. You’d never guess that this satisfying recipe is also healthy, too, coming in at less than 400 calories per serving. 2 2 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck pot … More 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes

Thankful Tree ~ This Thankful Tree is a sweet centerpiece you can craft ahead of time — and it’s perfect for teaching kids what Thanksgiving is really about. To make it, get branches from your yard or local florist (I used curly willow) and cut paper leaves from construction paper. You’ll just need a small … More Thanksgiving Tables