This unassuming house has gone viral on Zillow. Not because of the location or the price, but because of a hilarious sign in the bedroom. I’m going to be really honest here — I Want This Sign!! Ha! Just wait. Lauren Hegenbarth is the genius behind the interior decorating of this particular house in Onalaska, …
Learning about how things grow is a great activity for young kids, especially in the spring! Michaels is selling some adorable mini garden kits that are perfect for helping your child grow a little garden while learning about how it all works. This adorable mini garden with a unicorn is sure to be a hit! …
The Easter holiday is t-minus well, right around corner which means Easter egg hunt planning is in full swing. Regardless of what you fill your Easter eggs with, whether that’s colorful candy or coins, let’s just be honest and say that not every kid gets as many eggs as the person running beside them. So …
It is almost St. Patrick’s Day. Like, when did THAT happen? Wasn’t it JUST Christmas?? Yep. It WAS just Christmas, but March 17th will be here before you can say “Luck o’ the Irish!” So, it’s time to be ready, my friend. Part of getting ready for that lucky day full of Shamrocks and Rainbows …
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to color eggs for Easter you need to know How To Dye Easter Eggs With Kool-Aid. It’s easy to do and just requires a few simple ingredients! Kool-Aid Dyed Easter Eggs Sure, you can buy a regular dye kit, but if you want to try something …
Whether you are out of eggs, milk or butter, these recipes can be baked without it! From eggless cakes to butterless cookies, we have something you can bake that’ll satisfy any sweet tooth! I understand! You’re stuck at home, and you’ve got that baking bug — OR — you’re stuck at home, and you just …
We all need a friend like Betty White and now we can have that with an adorable tiny little crocheted Betty White doll! If you’ve got the skills to crochet already, then this will be easy, if you’re just learning how to crochet, then you’ve still got this! This amazing Betty White Doll crochet pattern …
If you ask for extra boba in your milk or bubble tea, you’ll be happy to hear that you can make it on your own; in fact, it’s just as easy as ordering it from the opposite side of the cashier counter! What Is Boba? If you’re unfamiliar with boba, it’s a recent popular food …
If you love plants, this is the hack for you! Plant propagation is what the process is called where you grow new plants from cuttings of other plants, seeds, etc. If you already have plants, this is how you can take bits of them to create more plants. Some people do this so that they …
Let’s make sure none of us slip on ice this winter! Last year my roommate to took a tumble right outside of our apartment building and when I tell you she wasn’t happy, she was pissed, (and I don’t blame her)! So while you may be ‘walking on thin ice’ while trying to defrost your …
I do not have an artistic bone in my body. So, when the kids’ school said we were taking a field trip to learn how to make wreaths, I panicked a little. I did NOT want to embarrass myself in front of grown adults, showing off my toddler-level skill set at all things creative and …
I have to admit when I first heard about this, I had absolutely no idea how beautiful they looked. They’re absolutely stunning and now I want to make one! If you are a wine-drinking family, then this is the ultimate tree project for you! I’m not a heavy wine drinker, but I think with help …
Whether you like to cook three different kinds of meals for the family on the holidays or prefer to cook one Christmas ham to devour, charcuterie boards are a snack that satisfies everyone. With an array of foods on one platter, charcuterie boards give everyone their favorites. So move over wreath boards, candy cane charcuterie …
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of all the traditions that my family has made throughout the years. It sort of doesn’t matter what we do, it’s just super special to have the entire family together, under one roof, with pretty much the same goal in mind — even if it DOES revolve around …
I love to creatively wrap gifts. It’s kinda my thing. BUT, it has to be easy. I’ll admit, I’m not so great at the traditional wrapping paper and tape. I can’t ever fold the ends right, and it ends up looking like a toddler wrapped it. That worked out really well when I actually HAD …
This is definitely the time to bust out all of our Christmas decorations — including all of those beautiful Christmas balls!! We seem to collect more Christmas balls than we fit on the tree, and they usually just end up going in the storage box to try again next year. BUT, now we just may …
A mom on TikTok is making kid’s dreams a reality by turning her home into a life-size gingerbread house with giant candy! Okay, not every decorative piece is edible, but there is a large candy bar filled with countless glass jars stuffed to the brim with real candy. The ongoing Christmas project has caught the …
I am more than ready to go full-out Christmas, and put out every Holiday decoration I have — Tree, Holly Branch Trim, Front Yard Decorations, Lights — it’s all going up!! But, there is one mom on TikTok that totally wins the Christmas decoration challenge, and now I want to do the same thing!! Anne …
Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, the colder weather occasionally has us picturing of a cool summer breeze from the beach. Although if your Christmas budget doesn’t include a tropical vacation this year, consider turning your Evergreen tree into a gigantic pineapple in the living room instead. Rather than the usual bells and whistles, …
Traditions are meant to broken and this year, decorating pineapples rather than live trees are trend setting when it comes down to celebrating the holidays! So move over Evergreens, pineapples are being used as holiday decor to brighten up homes and the results are better than what you might think. Rather than eating the fruit, …
If you’re craving for pumpkins that last all year long, crafting the fruit instead of freshly picked from a farm will do just the trick. Starting with a few rolls of toilet paper, orange felt and cinnamon sticks, you can make pumpkins to place around the house without having to worry about any of them …
When we think of holiday decor Santa sleighs, Christmas bells, and red ribbons are what typically come to mind. Consider a pack of oranges written down on your next Christmas list of things to get from the store a must, to decorate your home with. Apparently slicing several oranges and baking them in the oven …
If you have the Hocus Pocus cauldron on hand and a handful of Christmas decorations, combining the two seasons make the perfect spell binding witch’s potion. Maybe Tim Burton’s Jack Skellington was on the right track when he searched for the perfect median in both the Halloween and Christmas season. Thanks to @Amy Chapman on …
We had a bearded dragon named Larry, he died earlier this year and it was super sad. See Larry was a rescue and we have no idea how old he was, but he spent a few years with us and he was so cool! Bearded dragons make amazing pets that are pretty simple to care …
Crafting delicious desserts for spooky season is apart of what Halloween is all about, other than filling pillowcases with candy and eating as much chocolate as our stomachs allow. Disappearing marshmallows with a few combined ingredients is a baking trend continually re-shared on social media hundreds of times and for a good reason. Conjured up …
The purpose of carving pumpkins is not only to illuminate the front porch with a glowing smile on Halloween night. Thanks to social media, you can now create a jack-o-lantern candy chute for trick-or-treaters instead of just regularly handing out king-sized candy bars to kids. Carve your pumpkin like you normally would, cut out the …
Social media has upped the ante regarding crafting ghosts out of sheets of chicken wire and now, the final results look even more shockingly unsettling for spooky season. This new way of creating life-sized ghosts out of chicken wire will make you do a triple take, wondering if what you’re actually seeing is real, or …
There are many ways to carve a pumpkin. Whether you prefer a more villainous look or a cute smile, pumpkin carving is a must do during the October month. To mix things up, people on social media are carving a different type of pumpkin this year, something around the lines of Walt Disney’s Mike Wazowski …
There is one thing that I’ve ALWAYS wanted to use on Halloween to create that eerie, macabre, smokey feel on my front porch. That one thing is — wait for it — Dry Ice!! I say I have always WANTED to use it, because up until this year I have been terrified to even come …
The holidays are all about how much of your front yard you can illuminate at once and how many string lights you can attach to the house. With that being said, people are making chicken wire Christmas balls that are literally, bundles of joy. Thanks to Crafty Morning who created the DIY project, you can …
You can make your own Jack Skellington out of felt, and it’s super simple — even my daughter could do it! Better than that — even my totally clumsy, not-a-crafting-bone-in-his-body son could do it!! AND, it would probably amp his hand-eye coordination. This Jack Skellington, when finished, stands about 4 inches tall, and you could …
There is a wicked cute new trend where people are turning glass jars (or small aquariums) into haunted cemeterriums, and I love absolutely every little thing about this. There are no two alike, and that’s the beauty of it! It takes just a bit of creativity, your affinity for all things gothic, and a little …
Consider growing your garden horizontally, yesterday’s trend. For all of the green thumbs, garden masterminds, and plant enthusiasts, @Mini Meadows Goat & Fowl Farm posted photos of a vertical garden surrounding a large wired arch growing a collection of crops including pumpkins, squash, gourds, and cucumbers has gone viral on Facebook. With over 83 shares …
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, apparently you can make life-sized ones for Halloween! People on social media are gathering chicken wire and creating life-sized ghost sculptures for spooky season. The creations are so good, that you might have to do a double take, full warning. From what it looks like, grabbing a few …
Move over amigurumi Hocus Pocus dolls, these felt Sanderson Sisters dolls are the next cute (and much easier) Hocus Pocus craft, and I want to make them for everybody!! I love the Sanderson Sisters Amigurumi Creations on Etsy, but I’m just not that great at crocheting. Mine always turn out looking like the Pinterest Fail …
This lady bought a Tiny House, and turned it into her very own beautiful hair salon. She is pretty much a genius. Just think. She bought this Tiny House outright. That means she doesn’t have the weight of a mortgage, and she doesn’t have a dreaded monthly rent payment. All her profits are pretty much …
Consider boiling water in a saucepan on your stove to harden your eggs yesterday’s news. This TikTok hack thanks to @lowarbstateofmind shows a better way of achieving a hardened inside. The TikToker who shared the cooking hack on social media might just change the way you cook hard-boiled eggs forever. The hack? Skip the boiling water and use an …
Much like banana bread, pumpkin bread is easy to make. It seems as if the less ingredients that are needed to make a recipe, the more popular it becomes because let’s be honest, who really wants to slave over the oven for hours at a time every time we want to bake a cake! This …
It’s clear that apple pie is a huge staple food during the fall season and considering no one will ever beat grandma’s famous baked apple pie, it only makes sense to turn the sweet treat into an adult drink! Abby Wilson recently shared a recipe on Facebook for only 21 and older folks and since …
“Gobble Gobble Gee and Gobble Gobble Gickel, I Wish Turkey Only Cost a Nickel” – Adam Sandler. If you know, you know. It’s almost that time –Turkey Time!! It’s my absolute FAVORITE time of the year!! The colors, the smells, the decorations, but mostly — the food!! This Thanksgiving, you can have the most coveted, …
We are headed into my absolute favorite time of year — Pumpkin Season!! I’m giddy!!! There are so many things you can do with the pumpkin. They are gorgeous as is to decorate your house for fall, you can carve Jack O’ Lanterns, make trick-or-treat candy holders, you can even roast the seeds for a …
One of the staples during the fall season are the smells that come with the season. You know the drill, pumpkin carving, cinnamon roll baking, apple slicing, orange peeling, etc. The very breakfast you prepare in the morning can be used as leftovers to make a fall smelling simmer pot recipe, aka, aromas to make …
OMG! This Erik The Viking Gnome Pattern is simply the most adorable thing I’ve seen today!! If you know me AT ALL, you know I have a sweet little obsession with all things gnome. I mean, can you really blame me? They are so cute!! Whether it’s Gnome Magnets, Miniature Pinecone Gnomes, or Hocus Pocus …
I’m always looking for fun and easy projects that I can do with the family and this one is perfect for Halloween! It’s even more appealing because it’s super cheap, you barely need anything to do it, and what you do need you can mostly get from the dollar store! You only need a few …
Why in the world would you want a plain crocheted shawl, when you can sprout wings this fall? You can make your own beautiful Feather Wing Crochet Shawl, and I’m simply over the moon about this design! This gorgeous pattern would be perfect in so many different colors — maybe even a rainbow colored shawl. …
You can get a super cute Huggable Spider Crochet Pattern, and reviewers are saying that it is easy enough that even a beginner at crochet can follow it! I usually don’t think of spiders as “cute” or “cuddly,” in fact they usually scare me to death. I mean, have you seen the Spider Webs in …
I am not a person that eats candy corn, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t think little candy corn critters are not adorable! You can get a crochet pattern so that you can make a cute little crew of Candy Corn to either use for decoration., or even make keychains with. The pattern comes …
Remember the ordeal with the employees of Bath & Body Works buying out all of the stock of the Witch Hand Candle Holder? So many people wanted these candle holders and were unable to get them because they didn’t even really make them to the sale floor… bummer… However, one super crafty lady on TikTok …
It is almost that time of year when we put on our favorite Boho Shawls, drop a whole paycheck on bags of Halloween candy, bust out the Fire Pit to roast marshmallows, and celebrate all things fall and PUMPKIN!! I absolutely adore this new fall food trend, and I’m planning a pumpkin themed party NOW …
Usually we carve pumpkins in the kitchen to turn into jack-o-lanterns but most recently, inspired chefs and hungry artists are carving bell peppers for Halloween. Similar to the color of pumpkins, orange and yellow bell peppers are best when carving a spooky face onto your main dish for dinner. Whether or not you prefer carving …
It’s that time of year when all the parents rejoice all the kids get ready for that big first day of school. A new year means new friends, and there’s not a more fun and adorable way to celebrate those friendships than by making tons of those friendship bracelets that the kids love so much. …
You have got to check out this Zombie Amigurumi Unicorn Pattern that I just found on Etsy. Gah! I possess the capability to crochet, but I’ve never taken on anything as freaking adorable as this colorful little hellhound. You can bet I’m gonna be breaking out the YouTube tutorials, because this is simply too precious …
The Nightmare Before Christmas is such an iconic film, and perfect to watch around Halloween time! With Oogie Boogie being the creepiest of the lot, making this next crochet pattern could be the best idea this Halloween season! How adorably creepy is this!? I love all of the details on it as well! If you …
Since Snow White ate a poisoned apple from the wicked Evil Queen in Disney’s tale Snow White and The Seven Dwarves 83 years ago, her story has become popular every Halloween. Disney’s classic tale is so popular that not only can you find a poisonous apple candle holder from Walmart, or a color changing apple …
You can make glowing Jack O’ Lanterns out of empty milk jugs, and I’m totally doing this!! It is that time of year when we start thinking about all the decorations we are going to use for Halloween. Sure, it’s still 110 degrees outside, but it’s never too early to start planning! I already know …
You can crochet your own succulent plants, and I call the little lucky bamboo plant! Hi, my name is Amanda, and I kill every plant I’ve ever tried to grow. (The first step is admitting you have a problem, right?) My BIGGEST plant fail came when I (think I) overwatered my succulent plants (all 5 …
There is an office chair that lets your pet sit beside you while you work at your computer, and it is the best fur baby invention EVER. Now, this is a pet product I can really get behind — or beside as the case may be. Ha! There are some pets that simply can’t stay …
Dragonflies are one of my favorite insects, they beautiful and not scary at all. They speed around from here to there and sometimes you can catch them settled for a moment to snap a photo of the pretty insect. Whenever I am able to photograph one I feel like a winner because like hummingbirds, they’re …
S’mores are great and all unless your bonfire pit is non existent. For those who are lacking a bonfire in the back but still crave the sweet snack during the summer months, there’s a simple solution to make melting chocolate and burnt marshmallows sandwiched in between two graham crackers. The mini tan pots that make …
I watched so many of my friends pick up new hobbies during the pandemic, for some it was painting, for some others, it was diamond paintings, plus so many other new skills for others! Some friends started a garden for the first time ever, others got chickens, some started businesses from their hobbies. I just …
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, which is exactly what this artist kept in mind for a better cause. Artist Amarildo Silva, 23 used his creative skills to turn old tires into beds for stray animals, specifically stray dogs and tiny kittens! Everyone deserves a bed to sleep in at night whether …
If you have small to medium sized dogs that really want to be near you in the pool, then this is the perfect DIY idea for you! It’s super simple and extremely cheap to make and there is no need to worry about any nails poking holes in a pool float. This is a pretty …
If you’re looking for something fun and different to decorate your garden, I think I’ve found it! Now, this is a project for the person that loves to DIY and paint! You don’t just have to use them for garden decorations though. I finished the brick books!! I need to find two more bricks to …
As an avid plant lover, I am constantly trying to find new, unique ways to pot my plants. Especially since I have about a thousand plants at this point! (Sorry, not sorry!) This new plant potting trend is definitely…unique! I saw this trend on Facebook of different people using head sculptures as a new way …
My entire Facebook feed is flooded with images of Cicada exoskeletons, people are literally freaking out and it makes me laugh. My husband and children have tortured each other with years by throwing these things at each other and it’s hilarious. They’re pretty neat to look at and not at all gross or scary to …
Fact, watermelons are heavy. Therefore, in order to support the heavy weight from growing watermelons, people are creating watermelon slings for additional help. When watermelons grow vertically on a trellis, it’s common for the giant fruit to break from the vine and splatter on the ground. To prevent any type of damage to the watermelons …
It’s quite the known fact that when the summer season rolls around, many people prefer to dip a toe in the pool on a hot summers day. Whether or not you have the luxury of stepping foot into cool water right in your own backyard, people are building their own pools that also doesn’t break …
Dragons are so magical and I love them, when I found a miniature dragon crochet pattern on Etsy I really wanted one. Now I just found a pattern for crocheting a life-sized baby dragon and I need it badly! Isn’t it the cutest? It’s so big and perfect for cuddling! The adorable dragon is named …
People blow my mind, they think of the coolest things and Im just like why didn’t I think of that? Pool noodles have evolved way beyond the cheap pool float that they started out as. They’ve moved well beyond the original purpose and have become the basis for so many other crafts, activities, and uses. …
Whether or not you have a green thumb, there is always another alternative for a greener, brighter and more attractive garden. Whether that is painting rocks to look like flowers, or even buying solar powered daises to brighten up the space, some people are even going as far as using old golf balls to spruce …
Taking a night swim after a long day in the heat is like a reward, and what better way to relax after the nine to five work day than lounging in the cool pool. To jazz up your night swim with a little illumination, people are turning pool noodles into floating candles and it is …
Nothing’s worse than stepping into the clear blue waters of your pool and immediately stepping back out because it’s too cold to take a swim. Even when it may be scorching, the pool temperature rarely matches the weather outside. Therefore, to heat up your pool naturally this summer, this do it yourself project takes the …
Starting a campfire isn’t always easy, especially when you’re camping in the middle of the woods, it’s raining, and everyone else around you has just as much knowledge on how not to start a fire. Since getting the fire going has been an ongoing problem for many people who like to camp, a viral hack …
Gone are the days of spending money on expensive fertilizer to help your plants grow every spring/summer. To help your plants grow magnificently during the warmer weather season, you can make your own DIY organic fertilizer right on your kitchen countertop. Using only three ingredients that you most likely already have in the pantry, gather …
Bananas are healthy for humans and plants, oh you didn’t know? People like you and I aren’t the only benefactors from eating a banana, your plants outside, also crave the soft and yellow sweet snack. Banana peels and yes, specifically talking about what’s on the outside of a banana and not what’s in the inside, …
Gone are the days where we plant our vegetables or house plants in a boring tan pot that you can get from Walmart or a hardware store. For a more biodegradable option, plant enthusiasts are cutting toilet paper rolls in half, and making them into pots for plants! Not only will you be doing a …
I’m so excited about the holiday weekend! After over a year inside with the kids for their school (they are doing Access Ed learning), we could use some great Easter activities as a fun brain break or boredom busters. Of course, leave it to TikTok. They have about eleventymillion ideas for fun Easter activities that …
Wasps and I do not have a great track record; I hate them, and they hate me. I JUST had one on in my laundry room, and it was perched up in the corner of the ceiling, being creepy and tracking my every movement. I’m sure it was waiting to dive bomb and sting me. …
I have always loved glitter. Even when I used to teach school and the other teachers didn’t want to use it in their classroom because of how messy it was, I still used it. This year, we decided to give our Easter Eggs some extra sparkle by decorating them with glitter! Now, before you get …
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a green thumb, so if you aren’t a pro plant whisperer like Sally down the street, the next step is to improvise this spring/summer to have the garden of your dreams! Now that it’s officially spring, it’s time to reconnect with the patch of dried up soil you …
There is a GENIUS trick for getting rid of those pesky ants that get into EVERYTHING, and it’s easier than you think! Me and ants — we don’t get along. When I had my very first apartment — I wasn’t the brilliant thing that I am now — I left a loaf of fresh bread …
Hey all you people in Texas — and other places that have crazy icicles this winter season. Why not make the best out of this weird polar vortex thing, and “paint” the icicles that are left on your house? No, silly. I’m not talking about using paint brushes and paint. Some people on social media …
There are still thousands of homes standing without power while enduring freezing temperatures outside. So when you’re stuck without heat or running water for more than 24 hours and your candles are just about burned to their wick, here’s what you can do to light up the house and produce some type of heat! Families …
Cricut Machines are great for cutting paper, fabric, wood and as it turns out, even cheese quesadillas! Arts and crafts connoisseurs know that this machine does well with creating shapes and cutting with precision. However, a recent video on TikTok has gone viral for thinking outside of the box at what this machine can really …
Y’all, I am laughing so hard at the creativity I’ve found today. Heck, even Bernie used it to create a sweatshirt to raise money for charity. People took the Bernie image and ran wild with it. Now there is a crocheted Bernie Sanders in all his glory and it is the best! Tobey Time Crochet …
Hot Cocoa bombs were the hot commodity around Christmas time, and they are still super yum today! Y’all, I had one on Christmas Eve that exploded with milk and white chocolate, marshmallows, and a bit of cinnamon. OMG!! *Mouth Watering Emoji* It is so easy to make your own hot chocolate bombs, in fact, we …
Easter charcuterie boards are an easy way to get your family excited for the upcoming holiday! Not to mention, it’s family friendly and it’s an activity everyone can participate in to make sure their favorite snack makes the cut. Better yet, Peeps are reportedly making a comeback this Easter; so when you’re making your board, …
Handing over a bouquet of roses to give to your Valentine is so, last year. Therefore, if you really want to “dress to impress”, a bouquet that your loved one can sink their teeth in, is way more intriguing don’t you think? Similar to a dozen of real roses, this edible bouquet has a satisfying …
There are some hobbies that are better to do seasonally, crocheting is one of them. When winter finally rolls around and mother nature insists on having a few sheets of snow on the ground, crocheting allows you to snuggle up in a chair to make knitted blankets from scratch, puffy jackets and cute cows and …
NYE shenanigans are a bust this year but you can still have fun while celebrating at home. You can create your own New Years Eve ball drop at home with this genius idea by Ms. Paige Hemmis to create new traditions at home while ringing in the new year! You’ll need 4 materials to make …
I’m betting you are in one of two camps: 1) YAY!! It snowed again!! 2) UGH. It snowed again. Whether you love that fluffy white cold stuff, or detest it to the extreme, you can’t deny, there are some GREAT things you can do with that leftover snow. Now, we all know you can build …
Why didn’t I think of this? Have you ever come across and amazing idea and just want to kick yourself for not thinking of it before? Well, this is it! Balloons as shatterproof ornaments! This year my grandson is supposed to be here for Christmas. He just turned one and is walking and of course, …
Have you been a bit bored with no snow yet? I know we are! I mean it’s almost Christmas, we need some snow! Who wants to have a snowball fight? Did you know that you can make snow to play with? I’m not talking about running out and buying a kit, or even fancy ingredients. …
Shut the front door!! I can’t believe somebody hasn’t thought of this before! The world of TikTok is going crazy over this Christmas Tree Lights hack. You know how you usually string the lights AROUND the tree, in between the branches, back and forth? Well, instead of wasting all that time, TikTok users are suggesting …
This has been a crazy year, to say the least! We have been very limited on the things that we can do for fun. You can’t just go out to a movie, hit up your favorite musician at a concert, or even spend a fun day just hanging out in a museum. I love to …
I love going out and collecting pinecones with the kids. They are great for so many crafts, including adorable pinecone gnomes! The one obvious thing that I never even considered before was growing one! I mean, it is literally the way they grow and I never thought “hey let’s grow a pine tree”, until now. …
Gnomes seem to be a huge thing this year when it comes to holiday decorations! I have seen themed gnomes for every holiday this year, and now that Christmas is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to craft your own! This is a simple project that doesn’t require many supplies, tools, skills, or …
This would make an amazing Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Could you imagine being a kid (or even an adult) and seeing this little guy peeking out of the stocking? If you like to crochet or want to learn this is the perfect pattern for you! It’s a beginner level pattern and great to learn …
I absolutely love receiving homemade gifts! Anytime one of my friends or family members has gone to the trouble of taking their valuable time and energy to make me a gift, well it simply hits me right in the feels. So, this year, I would like to bless my friends and family with some cool …
I love to decorate my house for Christmas. There is just something about the beauty of the season that brings a sort of giddy joy to my heart. I spend so much time and energy decorating the INSIDE of my house, but I often neglect the OUTSIDE. I’m not talking about putting up Christmas lights …