{affiliate links included} This is another one of Renae’s projects. I think someone as craft-challenged as myself could even handle this! 😉 I’m pretty sure she saw this idea on Pinterest and I had several clipboards around and I had washi tape in amongst my ribbon and gift packaging stuff. It really does look fun […]
Of Repurposes and Crafts, Duct Tape and Yarn
These pictures have been hanging out patiently waiting for me. They are some different craft things and repurposes that Renae has had fun making. I’d been wanting to take pictures of some of her stuff. Finally, got that done. Then the next step was putting some together in a blogpost. So, now I’m working on […]
Denim Napkin Rings Repurposed From Old Jeans
{affiliate links included in this post} We recently read an interesting tidbit in our Manners Made Easy book. It said that while napkin rings are mostly decorative today, they have an interesting origin. Each family member used to have their own distinctive napkin ring. Napkins were used at more than one meal and each person […]
My Painted Cupboards Project
For quite a while I kept tossing around the idea of painting my mismatched kitchen cupboards in our basement. They were fine, but I knew I would love the look better if I painted them all. My husband wasn’t quite sure, because he’s just not so keen on all the painted stuff that is a […]
The White T-shirt Team Pounds and Places Hammock Posts
Earlier this year, in the spring, back before it started raining and before harvest time was here and before I was sick, back when we were thinking about boxwoods and trees and stuff like that, two out of the four from the “we”, did some digging and working and put in poles for a hammock. I […]
Marshmallow Peeps Spring Cake
I saw the idea for a cake topped with marshmallow Peeps in a magazine and thought it looked like fun. I am far from blue ribbon category or magazine photo worthy or Pinterest Perfect when it comes to culinary creations. I just enjoy baking and trying out new recipes now and then. When I get […]
Detailed Nativity
When we pulled out our Christmas decorations and nativities and set them up throughout our house, back in December, Renae took one of the nativities we have and detailed it and set it up in the basement. Then she had fun posing it and taking pictures of it. I loved what she did with it […]
A Trampoline, Pool Noodles, and a Pinterest-Inspired Idea
A Trampoline We were blessed by our neighbors a few years ago, in the form of a trampoline. Our children were thrilled and have spent more hours than I ever imagined they would, bouncing and pretending and doing flips. My son especially loves the trampoline and you will find him on it almost every day. […]
I May Not Have a Green Thumb, But I’m Still Excited About My Rosebushes
We have rosebushes!!!! I do not have a green thumb or even come close to having one. Not even the tip of one. So, I’m all about plants that do well here in Kansas and don’t require a lot of tender nurturing. Cause they aren’t going to get much nurturing from the winds that like […]
What We Did {Hello Monday}
Hello Monday! Let’s see some highlights from what we did last week. Come along……. We received a birthday/valentine box from Grandpa and Grandma! Three cheers! I love boxes in the mail. We cuddled in bed and watched “I’m Farming and I Grow It.” We got braces! Oh my. A new adventure. Her dad and I […]
Valentine Cookies and Valentines
I’ve always liked Valentine’s Day. I like the colors and though hearts wouldn’t just be my thing, I like them at Valentine’s Day. Red has always been one of my favorite colors and in recent years, I love pink just as much. So the colors of Valentine’s Day rock for me! I like to check […]
Mending Jeans
I’m going to have to do it. I’m going to have to just bite the bullet and do it. See this pile? It’s called mending-that-needs-done. It’s called being a good steward and patching the holes in these otherwise good jeans. It means helping my budget out. But, I hate to patch pants. I’d rather toss […]
My DIY Mirror Frame Project
Can you believe I actually did a DIY project? I’m surprised myself. But every now and then I do have an inspiration and I attempt to carry it out. Our basement bathroom had a mirror in it. This mirror had a goldish frame and I wouldn’t say it was my favorite. I didn’t necessarily like it […]
Cutting Our Milo
We’ve been cutting some milo! Well, my husband has been. He doesn’t have a very machinery-operator-friendly wife. I’ve been taking pictures and running errands and taking some food and snacks over to the field. And now I’m posting some pictures. Cause I do that better than I drive truck. Cuddling down inside the truck sleeper. It was […]