Don't you just love Christmas lights? We wait each fall to see which neighbors near me will turn on their lights first. We'll drive around neighborhoods and go to drive-through light displays to get even more outdoor Christmas light ideas to use in our own yard. I hope the unique outdoor Christmas light ideas listed below will bring joy to you, your family, your neighbors, and anyone else that ... continue reading...
Latest Thrift Store Makeovers
How to Make a Beautiful Cake Stand from Thrifted Finds
I've seen many different DIY cake stand ideas on Pinterest but this is actually the first time that I ever made one! What have I been waiting for? I've had this candlestick for YEARS and have used it in many holiday decor vignettes in my home and ... continue reading...
Vintage Mirror: How You Can Make a Thrift Store Find Beautiful!
I've been blogging since 2006 and doing craft and DIY projects my whole life so I have a lot of old projects still hanging around. Here's a thrift store vintage mirror makeover that I did back in 2014. I saw this huge vintage mirror even before I ... continue reading...
25 Nifty Items You Absolutely Need to Buy at Thrift Stores Now
Thrift store shopping has always been a part of my life. We struggled financially for many years when we were first married. First, my husband was in school, then I had kids and chose to stay home with them instead of paying for childcare. But I ... continue reading...
Want to See Some Amazing Thrift Store Hauls and Flea Market Finds?
We love shopping at thrift stores and flea markets! Usually, we're buying to repurpose the items and sell them but we often buy things to use in our own home, too. We've shared some amazing thrift store hauls on Facebook Live videos but I realize ... continue reading...
Latest DIY
How to Make a Gratitude Journal from an Old Book Cover
This project was originally created for a guest blog post that I wrote for Tatertots and Jello way back in 2015. I was looking ahead to the 30 Days of Thanksgiving and knew that I would need a new gratitude journal. This post contains affiliate ... continue reading...
How to Make a Quick and Easy Halloween Mummy Model
This month Craft Lightning challenged us to create quick Halloween crafts that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. I don't do a lot of decorating for Halloween but I have had something in mind for a while now that I wanted to try. This gave me ... continue reading...
How to Make Easy Patriotic Decorations Out of Wooden Blocks
Are you ready to celebrate the 4th of July? Today I'm sharing how I made some patriotic decorations out of wooden blocks. I bring these out in May before Memorial Day and leave them up through most of July. In my previous life, before I created ... continue reading...
How to Make a Fun & Affordable 4th of July Banner With Old Denim
Confession. I may be a hoarder. Every year or so I help my hubby clean out his closet. He wears his jeans 'til they're frayed and so faded that I hate to donate them to Goodwill! But I still can't bring myself to throw them away. So I stash them ... continue reading...
