HOMEMAKING

Learn how to make a snowy owl pinecone craft that is optionally made with felt or colored paper, cotton balls, and googly eyes. It comes with an in depth tutorial (video too), supply list, free printable template for the owl’s beak, feet, eyebrow area/ears/hood, and wings. This post also has answers to all of the …

Whether it’s too hot, or too cold to send kids outside to play, sometimes we are all in need of some cheap, free, and easy ideas for fun ideas of activities for kids at home on those crazy days. Here are some of my ideas on what to do.

As children grow, they also quickly outgrow their clothing too, and parents are left with piles of clothes that are no longer in use. While some parents choose to donate or sell them, others prefer to store them for future use or for younger siblings. Proper storage is crucial to keep clothes in good enough …

Did you know that you can save yourself quite a bit of money just by making your own copycat/knockoff version of the Lemi Shine dish detergent booster found in stores? This homemade Lemi Shine Alternative recipe will have you cleaning those dishes on the cheap in no time. Plus, the Copycat version works just as …

All things mulch. From saving money on it, the best time to buy it, to knowing if it’s even the best choice for your landscaping situation, here’s what you need to know about mulch. I also share my before and after pics so that you can see just how much of an impact it can …

Cleaning cast iron cookware can be a major pain in the behind sometimes! When food gets stuck, it sometimes feels like there wouldn’t be enough elbow grease in the world to get it off. Luckily, with this one simple tutorial you can learn how to easily clean stuck on food from cast iron. This Cast …