DIY Plaid Ornaments

Thinking about creating some homemade holiday ornaments? DIY ornaments really can be simple and these DIY plaid ornaments are proof. I love the green factor, turn something old into something new.

Thanksgiving Paper Napkin Rings

I was still undecided about what napkin rings to use this year for my Thanksgiving table when my best friend pulled out this idea from LHJ.

Simple DIY napkin rings that look elegant? Right up my alley. OH- and the best part? You won’t have to go out and buy anything to make these. Download the [...]

DIY Party Blowers | Lovely!

What says celebration better than a classic party blower? Ditch the bulk bag of generic colors and try your hand at these elegant DIY party blowers. Aren’t the gorgeous?

You can easily create these one of a kind party blowers to match any party theme or wedding color scheme.  I love the idea of using the patterned prints [...]

Decorate! Paper Pennants

It’s no secret that I love using paper pennant flags as decorations. I make pastel ones for Easter, patriotic pennant flags  for the 4th of July, and most recently primary pennants to decorate a circus themed party. Here are a few images of my most recent paper pennant flags that I made for Halloween decor.

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Weekly Menu Planner, so Simple!

What if I told you there is a simple way that you can not only plan out healthy and delicious meals for your family, but a way to organize your meals and even print out your weekly shopping list? Sound intriguing? Well, not only is it possible…

DIY Coasters

I have a ton of magazines stacked in my house. Why? Well, they are just so pretty I had to throw them out so instead, I keep them stacked in a basket. Not the best solution- so I went browsing for some ideas on what to do with them. I came across this fabulous idea for re purposing old magazines…

5 Ways to Keep Your Party Guests Healthy

Indulgence ensues at many parties but why not indulge in maintaining the healthier aspects of life. Sounds unexciting right? Well hold on, there are many ways to spruce up the healthy event and your guests will appreciate it. Listed below are 5 ways to keep your guests healthy.

Four Eco Friendly Mother’s Day Ideas

With a little thought, your Mother’s Day celebration can be both eco friendly and meaningful for mom. Consider these four Mother’s Day tips for activities and gifts.

Simple Touches for your Nursery Decor

Everyone wants to splurge when decorating their baby’s nursery, but not everyone can. No big budget, no worries! Here are two fabulous {money saving} tips from BHG that will add those impressive touches to your nursery decor.

Try “tying” in your pattern or color scheme by accenting with coordinating ribbon. Here striped ribbon is used to [...]

10 Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Party

Guest post from Jennifer Tankersley, owner of ListPlanIt and List Mama Blog, shares ten simple steps to successfully entertaining in your home. Fabulous list you can use time and time again.

DIY Bookmarks With Some Color

Check out these brilliant DIY Bookmarks! A fab find and must read from Jessica Jones.

5 Simple Ways to Make “You” Time

As women, moms, and wives, we often find ourselves doing several things at once. Why not take some time for yourself? Here are 5 simple ways to steal away some much needed time alone!

5 Ways to Ruin Valentine’s Day

You should not be stressed out when coming up with Valentine’s Day ideas, but you probably are right? Here are 5 sure fire ways to ruin your good intentions. Take my advice, and keep it simple and fun.

Keep Your Flowers Longer

Here are some simple tips that will help you keep your beautiful flower arrangement perky. Don’t toss your blossoms, revive them!

10 Fruits & Vegetables You Should Buy Organic

Would you knowingly feed your family a juicy serving of DDT or a crisp bite of a toxic pesticide? Didn’t think so. But many of us unknowingly do this everyday when we serve our family their healthy servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. But I thought DDT was banned in the US? You ask. Well, yes- you’re right. However , even though uses of DDT and other toxic pesticides have banned in the US for over 20 years, they can still be absorbed from the soil our fruits and veggies grow in.

3 Simple Ways to Go Green

Going green can be simple. Here are 3 smiple steps to making a difference. From reducing waste to saving energy, you can do these 3 easy things!

Holiday Decor Inspiration: Cranberries

With so many different ways to decorate your home for the holiday, I suggest trying to pick something that you love (could be a color, a theme, or an item) and streamline your holiday home decor around it.

Simple Holiday Decor: Winter Berry Wreath!

Emily from My Little Window Shoppe shares her simple and creative tips for making an impressive holiday wreath. She proves that it doesn’t take a lot to make something fabulous! She shares a quick tutorial with easy steps on how to make your own gorgeous wreath this year.

New Uses For Old Wine Corks

Transform old wine corks into modern decor for your next dinner party! Simple and easy tips to decorate your table without spending a dime, how could it get any more fabulous than that?

5 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Writing Again

If OMG and BTW seem like they are referring to a person’s initials, you are not alone. The way in which our children communicate in today’s techno advanced world almost seems like another universe for most parents. And although we all find convenience in sending emails and receiving instant responses, quicker is not always better. [...]