These paper fortune cookies are perfect to give away on Valentine’s Day if you’re on a time-crunch or a budget. Not only do they stand out from standard Valentine’s cards, they’re free to download! You also don’t have to worry…
This pretty bag makes such a nice gift that you will want to make a bunch of them for gifts. Everyone can use market bags for grocery shopping to save on all those wasted plastic bags. Cotton canvas is durable…
Today we’re sharing a super simple DIY for sewn paper garlands that can be used for almost any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or a baby shower, this party decor idea can be made in a cinch with…
Smudge sticks are small bundles of herbs that are bound tightly with string and dried. They are later burned and traditionally used as part of a ceremony or ritual, and what better time to use them than your own wedding!…
There are a few things I always look forward to when I’m heading to a food gathering or a wedding reception. Of course, I’m always happy to be where I am amongst the people I’m there with, but secretly I’m…
You know that stuff that you sometimes get at the end of the meal or on your way out the door at an Indian restaurant? That sweetish mix of flavorful seeds that’s usually served in a small bowl with a…
This year, my most favorite niece in the whole world turns one. She will be having a “Royal Birthday,” complete with lots of gold and pink decor – my sister-in-law has gone out of her way to make sure this…
Remember those endless days of studying for final exams? The mounting textbooks, notes and pencil shavings? Well, I suppose I am going through it again on a different level as my daughter journeys through the long days and nights working…
What’s better than finding relief from that annoying wintertime cough? Finding relief in a truly delicious, simple and inexpensive syrup, of course. A few years ago, Rosemary Gladstar, renowned herbalist, shared the recipe for her go-to cough remedy via the…
Here it comes again, it’s almost time to ring in the New Year! I can’t believe that this year is already coming to an end. I’m sure for everyone it’s a time to reflect on where the year has taken…
We confess, one of our favorite things about Christmas is the presents under the tree, but not for the reasons you may think. To us, beautiful packaging can be just as compelling as the mysterious gift that resides inside, and…
I tend to think that nature does a pretty good job of making things beautiful just as they are. A few embellishments here or there can bring out the theme, like adding a bit of sparkly glass to rustic holiday…
My son’s very favorite thing right now is trying to scare people. He’s just a toddler so he will peek around a corner (from where I am well aware he is hiding) and exclaim, “Boo!” I feign terror, scream, and…
What’s the one appliance in your kitchen that you rarely clean? Ok, so from the title of this post it kind of gives away what I am leading up to: the garbage disposal! If you are lucky enough to have…
I was asked to put together favors for a friend’s bridal shower, and decided to whip up a large batch of my favorite bath salts. I’ve been experimenting with Epsom salts lately because I’ve been suffering from sore muscles. You…
My obsession with bright colors got me hooked when I saw this tutorial by Brit+Co. I already had a bunch of old crayons on hand from my previous DIY crayon post and I’ve been interested in making candles lately, so…
I love gathering outside around a good fire. Be it a campfire in the forest or bonfire at the beach, it never gets old. For me, a good fire always means there are friends and family around with s’mores in…
Paper lists that clutter up my desk or get soiled in the garden are finally a thing of the past! I always have a “To Do” list — or several — on the go, and I was getting a bit…
I was inspired to make these candles from a recent beachcombing trip. I’ve often collected a shell or rock as a souvenir. Imagine using those shells to decorate the tables at a wedding or special event. It takes a tiny…
Treat your bridesmaids to something special and handmade by you! These DIY Flower Flip Flops are perfect for wearing by the pool, after a pedicure, or even during the wedding reception! DIY Flower Flip-Flops Recipe Type: Craft Author: Rachel Beyer…
