Useful & practical living tips from a MN ND Mom Blogger & Web Designer
I realize it might be a bit early for this but then again, Christmas will be here before we know it so maybe it's not too early!Trisha at The Happy Housewife is hosting 100 Days of Homemade Christmas Gifts. She put out a call for submissions on Facebook and I jumped on the chance. (I'm not sure but she might still be accepting submissions if … [Read more...]
Candles are a great way to freshen the air and add ambiance to your home. But buying candles can be costly--especially if you like to buy large candles or candles with special scents. If you'd like to keep burning candles without suffering the financial consequences, consider making your own candles. Candle making can be a fun hobby and is … [Read more...]
The crafty ladies of DIY Dish are having fun with Yo Yo’s. Making Yo Yo’s is actually one of my favorite things to do with fabric scraps or stained clothing that would otherwise go in the garbage or donated! Plus it’s something that’s so easy, I can do it while watching TV. Toss them in a drawer and I have a bunch whenever I want an easy … [Read more...]
This post is a re-run from the League of Super Heros and Villains Invitations post in 2009 with some significant improvements, clearer instructions and larger images so you can make your own party invitations too. Last year J wanted a super hero slash super villain party theme. To keep things on the cheap, I had the kids arrive in their … [Read more...]
Hubby finally made it home! We had the house decorated with streams and a “Welcome Home” banner I made with the help of my Cricut machine and Glue Dots. He really loved the whole party atmosphere. Helium balloons and confetti would have made it even better but I’m working on a low budget right now plus the cleanup would have been a … [Read more...]
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Glidden. All opinions are 100% mine.Glidden Paint gave away 2 paint testers earlier this week plus 2 more to give away to friends. I wasn’t fortunate enough to win some new paint but maybe next time. I do enjoy using their paint testers. They come with a paint brush in the lid so I don’t have … [Read more...]
I had some extra blue ceramic bathroom tiles I bought from a yard sale a couple years ago. Since it's an odd number, coasters were out but I didn't want them to go to waste so I finally found a way to put them to good use.This is an easy and cheap way to create customized family wall decor.I created these in homage to my boys! As I look at … [Read more...]
I am at Make It From Scratch today. Pop on over to see how to make these fabulous Tile Chalkboards perfect for any kids room or even mom's kitchen! … [Read more...]
Some of you might not know but Matthew's into this whole nomadic lifestyle.I remember when Sahara was released he traveled across country … [Read More...]
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Jenn is a trucker's wife raising two boys in small town Minnesota. While Trucker Hubby is on the road, she gets to watch what she wants on TV, sleep in the middle of the bed and shaves her legs IF she feels like it (which is rare!) She hates house work, exercise and those stupid "buy 2 items to get 55¢ off" coupons!
Jenn is honest & real about the things she loves (her family & chocolate) & the things she hates (getting up early, "55¢ off 2" coupons, & the laundry pile). Sometimes it works in her favor...other times, not so much so!
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