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DIY Ribbon Flag

June 6, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This DIY ribbon flag is the perfect July 4th decoration for your rustic, antiqued home decor theme! IT's SO EASY AND CHEAP to make, plus only takes 30 minutes! Make sure to grab the pro tip in the post too!

As July 4th approaches, I find myself feeling patriotic and blessed forthis country we live in! I have always had an American flag hanging outside my home but never found a flag I liked to display inside my home. Most patriotic wall hangings are brightly colored and don’t match well with the muted, antiqued colors […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, July 4th

3 Easy, Cheap Ideas for DIY Living Room Style with zulily!

May 31, 2019 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Crushing on a re-do of your living room style? Check these 3 smart, budget-friendly ideas--I LOVE the last one!!

Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I can scoop you on how to you easy, cheap DIY living room style with zulily! Hey-oh! Any friends out there in my boat of crushing on a significant home decor rehaul? If you’ve been in this parenting game for any stretch of time, chances are […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

Easy DIY Wooden Photo Hanger

April 4, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Not enough space to display all of your photos? This easy DIY wooden photo hanger to the rescue! This is such an easy, fun DIY project that you'll love! Display and change up all of your photos easily while keeping that farmhouse decor look! Check out the smart hack to save even more time in the directions!

If you’re like me, you have hundreds of adorable photos of your children and not nearly enough room to showcase them. My shelves were becoming too full of frames and it’s a pain to frequently switch out photos in frames. I wanted a way to easily display and change photos while conserving space. Enter this […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

Bathroom Farmhouse Makeover

February 27, 2019 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Have a bathroom or powder room in need of a spruce? This fab farmhouse makeover, step-by-step DIY project will refresh your space in no time, on the cheap! A budget-friendly, easy DIY project that will make a ton of difference!

We have the world’s smallest powder room. You can literally sit on the toilet and brush your teeth at the same time. I’m not exaggerating. I guess because it was so small, we just never spent any time decorating it or making it look pretty after we moved in three years ago. And honestly, if […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Easy Home Improvement Projects to Transform your Home

February 13, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Looking to update your home, but don't have a huge budget of time or money? These 5 easy home improvement projects can make such a stunning difference!

Sometimes I stare at my home and desperately want to update it.  I can’t be alone in this, right? Reality tends to hit, as it often does, when I realize I have young children and a large home improvement project is just not something I am prepared to take on at this point in my […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Natural DIY Bath Bombs

November 12, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

DIY Bath Bombs are such a smart solution for your budget-watching! Give gorgeous homemade gifts that are REALLY appreciated and bonus--a bath-time win for those young kids, mama! Score a double win with this genius homemade bath bomb recipe!

Lately, my son has decided that bath time is no longer acceptable.  At the simple mention of bath, he suddenly hides and begins a dramatic agony that only Broadway can recreate.  Well, this mama had enough and decided that if coaxing wasn’t working, making it fun will!  It’s no secret that millions of children and […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Budgeting, DIY, Gifts

How to Stain and Seal Wood to Last for Generations

October 11, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Want to preserve an old piece of furnture? Following this simple and smart DIY how-to to stain and seal wood so it will last! These steps are so clear, and I would never have know the trick to the poly coat!

The intense summer heat is finally gone, and this cooling off allows for time spent enjoying outdoor hobbies. This is when I can dig into my DIY projects–so relaxing for me, especially when it comes to staining wood! I love to stain and seal wood so it will hold up well to the rigors of […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking

DIY Desk Chalk Paint Makeover

September 27, 2018 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Want to try a chalk paint makeover, but not sure where to start? Follow these simple, easy steps, and you'll find this DIY project is super do-able--soon you will be rehabbing all the furniture in your house for that farmhouse decor, not just this desk makeover!

If you’ve ever considered a chalk paint makeover for your furniture, but were a little nervous about it–don’t be! It’s fast, easy, and gives you that cool farmhouse look. I completed this desk makeover in my free moments over just a week and I’ll take you through this project step by step. I bought this desk a […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

6 Smart Reasons You Need a Barn Door in Your Home

May 29, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

There are so many super reasons a Barn Door is the perfect fit for a space in your home! #3 never even occurred to me until AFTER we installed our rustic barn door. Check them all out, get inspired and get ready to add a little rustic home decor of your own!

I love rustic home decor! It feels effortless, and many pieces are very affordable or easy to make yourself (see our DIY Pallet Board Coat Rack and Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame posts for ideas to get you started!). Now that our kiddos are solidly school-age, and there’s less flurry of messy diapers and juice […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

DIY Patriotic Hair Bows

May 25, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Patriotic Bows are the PERFECT way to get your little gal in the Americana spirit for Memorial Day or July 4th! You'll be surprised at how easy these are to whip up! Save a ton of money making your own vs. purchasing store-bought, and these make a super gift too! And MAKE SURE to catch the smart tips at the end about what mistakes to avoid for better results!

I love fun hair bows, barrettes, headbands, and other accessories for my three little girls, but I’m also on the cheap side so I don’t like paying for them! I especially don’t like paying for holiday hair accessories that my girls will only wear once a year. So I decided to make my own! Since […]

Filed Under: DIY, Fashion, Gifts, Girlhood, July 4th

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