If you’re a stay at home mom (or dad) and even if you aren’t, the kids are back in school doing their thing so now is the time to do your thing! When the season change I am also ready to re-decorate or get crafty so that I can mix things up in my home … More Amazing Upcylced Before-and-After ans Just Spruced Up Furniture Makeovers

School’s back in session and every body loves a quick, easy snack before or after school. Or how about serving your family dinner in a mug (the portions are perfect)? Here are 12 recipes that will have you running for the cabinet to grab some coffee mugs, that for once won’t be holding your favorite … More Microwave Desserts, Snacks & Meals In A Mug

Every one is into up-cycling these days and why not ~ it’s environmentally friendly and cheap! We all have flawed or stained clothing, bedding, dish clothes or even stashes of scrap fabric somewhere in our homes so why not turn that unused, unwanted stuff into something we can use again, like hair pretties! Here are … More How to Make Shabby Fabric Flower Barrettes, Clips and Headbands

A few easy folds is all it takes to turn plain paper into cheery cups for servings of fresh fruit salad and more. Use sheets of glassine and parchment paper for moist food, like these balls of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon. You could also serve assorted nuts, cookies, popcorn, and other treats in the … More Picnic Crafts ~ Paper Fruit Pouches/Baskets

1. Soy crayons. Nontoxic Prang Fun Pro Soybean Crayons are made from soybean oil. $1 for eight, stubbypencilstudio.com. 2. Paper stationery. Elephant Pooh makes odor-free (promise!) journals with paper made from pulped and processed dung. $9, gxonlinestore.org. 3. Biodegradable pens. These corn pens disintegrate completely about a year after they are thrown away. $2, grassrootsstore.com. … More Be Green Eco-Friendly School Supplies

You can make these any color combo you prefer to match your party theme, in or outside  ~  These pinwheels are perfect lining a walkway or filling a tall vessel. They also make great party favors. Supplies you will need are:Scrapbook paper (preferably with double-sided pattern)Wooden dowelsHot glue gun and hot glueDouble-sided tapeScissorsStar stickersSpray adhesive … More Pretty DIY Decorative Pinwheels

So if you have people around you like I do that like different cupcake flavors, what do you do? It seems that the last few years my “Flag” cupcakes have been a hit so why change up a good thing! Is it time consuming, YES but it is well worth it to see everyone get … More American Flag Cupcakes

Play with Bubbles ~ What’s inexpensive and guaranteed fun for kids? Bubbles! Give this cool kids’ activity 4th of July style with DIY star-shape wands. Mix Up Your Reds, Whites, and Blues ~ The classic July 4th look is red, white, and blue, but you can use whatever shades you want. Rather than the traditional … More July 4th Party Ideas

Striped Straws, Set of 8Ice cream lovers know how important it is to enjoy frosty treats right down to the last delicious drop—a given with our playful striped straws. Perfect for parties and everyday fun, these sturdy, reusable straws are great for milkshakes, smoothies, sodas and other cool, refreshing beverages. Giant Star Cookie CutterFor a … More My 2014 July 4th All American RED WHITE & BLUE Picks from Williams -Sonoma for decorating, dining, eating, crafting and of course Fireworking!