Ornament Bath Salts
These cute and inexpensive ornament bath salts are a wonderful gift for multiple people on your gift-giving list.
Smores in a Jar Recipe
Smores in a Jar
Homemade and from the heart. That is what the holidays are about. Use my smores in a jar recipe below and have a cute gift on hand for drop-in guests.
The printable tag is also included for download.
Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
Is Your Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?
Is your Christmas cactus not blooming? The darn things are fussy I tell you, downright fussy! My first Christmas cactus I received as a gift. It met a horrible fate. I swore to stick with poinsettias.
My grandmother’s Christmas Cactus the other hand always had blossomed and bloomed each Christmas. It thrived. I asked for some advice. Wanting to give this plant another shot.
Slug Prevention of Hostas
Slug Prevention of Hostas Hostas are extremely easy to grow and add visual appeal to flower beds. They are hardy plants that look wonderful in any season. There is one garden pest that feels the same appeal toward hostas as we do. The slug. Here are some ideas for slug prevention of hostas. Identifying a … Read more
Smelly Jelly Air Fresheners
How to Make Smelly Jelly Air Fresheners
These smelly jelly air fresheners would be a welcomed addition to your home. Make them up in an assortment of scents. If you use a high quality fragrance oil you can have them for months in each room of your home.
Growing Garlic
Growing Garlic
Growing garlic in Wisconsin, means I need to plant my garlic cloves during September or October to allow the cloves to produce a root system.
They will start to grow green tops before winter but stop growing as the frost arrives.
Hand Stamped Penny Earrings
Hand Stamped Penny Earrings
The first hand stamped penny earrings design that I made was titled “Heads or Tails Either Way You’re A Winner.”
They sold pretty well on Etsy, extremely well at craft fairs and raised a fair amount of money for a school fundraiser. Let me get you started.
Yellow Cauliflower Signs of a Harsh Growing Season
Yellow Cauliflower Signs of a Harsh Growing Season
This year was a disappointing year for my cauliflower and broccoli plants. In Wisconsin, we received a heavy frost during the early growing season.
From Trash to Treasures
From Trash to Treasures Garden Arbor
From trash to treasures – garden arbor. This wasn’t a project that I was originally going to blog about.
Partly, because I am a closet, garbage picker and thrift store shopper. Sorry, I like to do it. Why I feel the need to apologize for my actions – actually irks me somewhat.
Survivor Theme Party Game Challenges
Survivor Theme Party Game Challenges
I racked my brain and turned to the Internet for ideas. I scoured the Internet looking for games to purchase. I came up empty-handed. So, I knew that I was on my own and each would have to be created by myself. Here is my challenge listing, the rules, and way I plan on setting everything up.
How To Make Rhubarb Leaf Stepping Stones
How to Make Rhubarb Leaf Garden Stepping Stones
You have seen them at all the craft fairs and garden centers, huge leaf-shaped birdbaths and stepping stones. Learn how to make rhubarb leaf garden stepping stones and birdbaths.
Homemade Belgian Waffles
Homemade Belgian Waffles I loved spending summer vacation with my grandparents as a child. You could always expect to wake up to an inviting smell. My grandmother loved to cook and bake. She tempted our taste buds with every visit. My absolute favorite breakfast meal was her homemade Belgian waffles. Grandma would make a very … Read more
How To Make Homemade Lip Gloss and Lip Balm
How To Make Homemade Lip Gloss and Lip Balm
Once you gather up the materials to make your own lip gloss and lip balms you will wonder why you waited so long. Read how to make homemade lip gloss and lip balm to get you started.
How to Use Broken Tiles to Achieve a Mosaic Back Splash In Your Kitchen
Tile adds beauty, durability, and value to any home. This mosaic tiled backsplash is low cost but very time consuming—allow an entire week of on-and-off work.
This was my first home improvement project that I have ever completed, so yes, a beginner can do it. Prepare yourself for many compliments! The end result is well worth the time and effort you put forth.
Helping To Plan a Baby Shower
Helping Plan a Baby Shower
When my sister was pregnant with twin girls. My job was to prepare the games, send out the invites, make table top decor and help make some of the food items. I wasn’t too sure what kind of games to do with the guests because I was told by my sister, she didn’t want direct attention.
When Do the Hummingbirds Return
When Do Hummingbirds Return in Spring?
Each spring, one of the most common backyard bird questions is: When do hummingbirds return? The answer depends on where you live, but in Wisconsin and much of the Upper Midwest, hummingbirds usually begin showing up in late April to early May.
A Soothing Cup of Chamomile Tea Using Flowers: A Journey from Garden or Field to Teacup
Picture this: it’s a golden afternoon, the air humming with the soft buzz of bees and the scent of wildflowers. You’re strolling through your backyard garden or a quiet meadow, a basket in hand, gathering delicate chamomile flowers for a cup of tea that feels like a warm hug.
Chamomile tea, with its gentle apple-like sweetness, is more than a drink—it’s a moment of calm, a ritual rooted in nature. Whether you grow it yourself, forage it from the Midwest’s lush landscapes, or pick it up from a local market, chamomile is a treasure worth savoring. Let me guide you through crafting a perfect cup, from flower to teacup, with a touch of mint to brighten your day.
Copycat Recipe for Egg Beaters- Whole Egg Substitute
The cholesterol in one large whole is 213 mg. If you substitute 1/4 cup of this homemade copycat Egg Beaters recipe for one traditional egg, you would be consuming 1 mg cholesterol. A savings of 212 mg cholesterol.
Child’s Autism ID – Lost Child Prevention Zipper Pull, Buttons,Necklaces
Child’s Autism ID – Lost Child Prevention Zipper Pull, Buttons, Necklaces
If you have a child with Autism you know the threat of your child running or wandering away and becoming lost is a reality. Safeguard yourself by getting your child back in touch with you as quickly as possible. These simple, but effective keychain zipper pulls and buttons will do the trick.
How to Make Fried Marble Necklaces
How to Make Fried Marble Necklaces
How to Make Fried Marble Necklaces These are inexpensive yet extremely elegant necklaces made by baking and internally cracking ordinary marbles. Make up a few as gifts or for your next hot seller at a craft fair. Either way, you will receive rave reviews and plenty of wonderful compliments.