Love Mug ~ Find a Valentine mug at your local department store, throw in some hot cocoa packets, marshmallows and chocolate covered spoons. The perfect love mug! Hugs and Kisses ~ Any jar will do, fill ‘er up with Valentine hugs and kisses, add a sentiment card or sticker….Simple, Quick and Easy! Sweet Bouquet ~ … More Quick, Easy and Simple Valentine's Gifts For The Teacher
Framed Love Quote GiftA simple wooden frame embellished with a few heart shapes displays a memorable love quote. Using a word-processing program, type a love quote in red script and print; fit inside the wooden frame. Search for quotes like, “Love without reason lasts the longest”. Cute Soda Case WrapMake a case of your valentine’s … More Make-Your-Own Valentine's Day Gifts ~ Fun for Adults and Kids
Chocolate Dipped PretzelsIngredients:Chocolate Bark OR Red/Pink Wilton Candy MeltsShorteningPretzel SticksValentine Candy SprinklesMelt about 1-1/2 cups of melts plus 1/2 teaspoon of shortening in a glass bowl for 1 minute, stirring halfway. After candy is melted, hold the pretzel vertically over the bowl and spoon over the melted candy, this is a lot easier than trying … More Valentine Treat Recipes for Work or School
Plant an Indoor Herb Garden ~ In winter, when everything green goes dormant, it’s a good idea to focus on something to nurture. Adding plants isn’t just an aesthetic practice: Studies cited by Psychology Today show that houseplants can help us improve reaction times, reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure levels. Organize Your Closet … More New Year New Ways to "Restart" Your Home On the Cheap
Set Up Festive, Football-Themed Decor1. Cut coasters out of AstroTurf ($1 per square foot at ondecksports.com, or go to your local hardware store). 2. Set out potted wheatgrass (available at flower shops and nurseries) topped with pennants and mini footballs (check out michaels.com and partycity.com). 3. Design your table runner to look like a football … More Super Bowl Party Ideas
Say Goodbye to the Junk Drawer ~ Somehow the messiest drawer in the house also tends to be the de facto storage spot for some of your most frequently used items, such as a pair of scissors or an extra USB cord. You can do a lot for your sanity by imposing a little order … More New Year New Housekeeping Habits to Adopt in the New Year
You’d think that in this high-tech world, we’d be populating our homes with personal robots, however some folks are actually having a “bad reaction” to the high-tech gadgets for a “connected” home. All the “connected”ness and instant gratification of our culture is making some of us long for and create a home that is quite … More 2015 ~ A New Year with New Home Trends
Magazine Rack ~ A bit of chalk paint turned this wooden organizer into a shabby-chic place for pans that’s totally worthy of a spot on a countertop. Magazine Rack ~ A bit of chalk paint turned this wooden organizer into a shabby-chic place for pans that’s totally worthy of a spot on a countertop. Magazine … More New Year New Orgainzation ~ Genius Double-Duty Organizing Ideas
Home Decorating Tips*Hate the color? Paint it ~ put some spring back in the step of this yard sale chest by painting it a glossy Kelly green. Then have a mirror cut (which doesn’t cost much!) to hide the top.*Use dining chairs anywhere. These chairs started out with brown fabric and legs then were re-covered … More Big Room Makeovers on a Little Budget
Gingham and Pearl 