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Heinz History Center - 101 Objects of American History
Out of all the art, artifacts and historical items in the #Smithsonian they've somehow narrowed it down to 101 objects that are definitive of American History. Have you been to The Smithsonian? What...
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Crafts On A Budget
I love crafting!! I crochet, make cards and other #papercrafts, make jewelry, try to paint, and am always up for trying something new, but it can get expensive. If you buy every tool, paper, yarn,...
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Guest Post: Ladybug Crafts for Kids
These ladybug crafts are from a self-professed, non-crafty mum from across the pond, and this week we're trading posts....YAY! Kerry is new to hosting her own blog, but is no stranger to writing,...
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Easy Peasy Easter Baskets
Guess what? I'm guest posting with some really easy Easter baskets at That Norfolk Mum. Earlier this week she shared some adorable ladybug crafts that she made with her daughter.Now I'm sharing these...
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Bunny Gift Tags
These bunny gift tags are really easy to make. The kiddos can help with most of it. They're perfect for attaching to small Easter gifts and gift bags or look really cute tied onto a basket.I saw some...
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Spring Bonnet Wreath
I'm loving this easy and inexpensive way to infuse some springtime into my home. The bonnet, flowers and butterflies all came from the dollar store. It's not a traditional wreath, but I think it just...
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Saving A Songbird
My husband arrived home from work cradling a shoebox and sheepishly said "Don't kill me." He revealed the contents: Â a dainty brown sparrow, a songbird like those that frequently visit our yard. The...
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No Embossing Machine.....No Problem
No Sizzix or Cuttlebug.....what to do??I know, poor me, right? I've acquired some embossing folders, on the cheap, but still haven't broken down and bought a machine to emboss them in.I've used...
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Ribbon Topiary DIY
My niece graduated from high school this month and of course when her mom asked me to help with the table decor I was happy to jump in! Originally we scoured Pinterest for projects and couldn't find...
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Pinterest Fail, but the birds LOVE it!!
Angelfood Pineapple CakeFor the birdsGuess I could have shown a pic with birds eating it, huh? Well they were in the upper branches patiently waiting for me to get just the right angle ;)Seriously...
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Stamp Show Finds And Fun
Last month was busy, busy, busy! Cub Scout day camp, a quick getaway to Erie, and then Cub Scout overnight camp. It was, mostly, fun times. It was also rainy, challenging, caused a bit of homesickness...
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Zucchini Bites
My friend was using the toaster oven at work to make this tasty and healthy snack, so I tried some out at home to use up a big hunk of zucchini before it went to waste.We've had a stellar zucchini crop...
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5 DIY Toy Storage Ideas
My son tries, sometimes, to keep his play room from looking like something exploded in there :) I admit that I usually look in and just don't know where to begin. I put it off. We tell him he can't get...
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Halloween Earrings
Cue the spooky Vincent Price voice......mwahahaha. Nah, how about the Monster Mash? Better yet......just cut to the super cute, really easy Halloween earrings?Well alrighty then! Can't get much cuter...
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Hot Chocolate Gift Pockets
 Not only are these little hot cocoa pockets a cute gift idea, but they're super easy to make using supplies that you probably already have around the house. We'll be tucking a candy cane into each...
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Ham Leftovers Soup
So I couldn't decide what to call this recipe. It started out as Christmas Leftovers Soup, but that sounded sort of scary! I thought I'd just call it Ham and Potato Soup since that's mostly what's in...
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Paperbacks or eBooks?
I saw my friends toting their Nooks and Kindles everywhere. They had a whole library of books taking up less space than one paperback! Such a great idea! My hubby did the research and got me a tablet,...
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Valentine's Day Cards
Conversation Hearts Inspired CardsValentine's Day is almost here and I've finally made some cards! I've been thinking sweet.....simple.....conversation hearts. Then the ideas started flowing. My...
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Buying Eyeglasses Online - Zenni Optical Review
Have you considered buying eyeglasses online? Have you heard of Zenni Optical? Well, about a year ago someone at work told me about Zenni Optical. At the time I had just shelled out about $200 for...
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Organizing Paper Scraps, Punches and Diecuts
I have finally found a way to organize my paper scraps, punches, and other embellishments so that I'll use them instead of just adding to them.The Ever Expanding Scrap PileInitially I was putting my...
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St. Patty's Day Cards For Kids with free printable
It's almost St. Patty's Day and I wanted to share some cards that my son and I made to send to his grandparents this year. We were also playing with Microsoft paint to make some images and I'm sharing...
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Rosy Ribbon Yarn Crochet Scarf
March is National Crochet Month and since I haven't shared any crochet projects lately, I thought this was a perfect time to share this scarf pattern using ribbon yarn that you can whip up in no time.I...
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Kids Craft Mini Baskets
These little baskets are really easy and inexpensive to make with craft foam and a few other supplies that you probably already have.Need some help setting the table while you're getting everything...
View ArticleHow To Tap Into Your Creativity
Let's Get TappingI wish I could do that.I'm just not that creative.I don't have a creative bone in my body.You've heard one of these. Maybe you've even said one of these.STOP! RIGHT! THERE! Of course...
View ArticleRecycled Book & Envelope Album
I recorded a video for this album quite awhile ago and was waiting until I got photos and a post up on my blog to publish it.Somehow or another that didn't happen. On the video I do give general...
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