Crafts a la mode

Awesome Back to School Crafts - Glitzy Notebooks, Painted Mason Jars and Sewn Lunch Bags

School is starting up next week and what's more perfect and fun than making pencil holders? Making pencil holders out of Mason jars that's what! Or what about some awesome diy gem notebooks? Glitzy and fabulous! Want to learn how to sew lunch bags for your kids? Got the tutorial right here. I hope you enjoy the collection of back-to-school crafts I've shown here. It certainly inspir…

Decorating with Plants - DIY Easy Plant Holder for Wall Art

I love decorating with plants. The green is so pretty and adds an overall happy look to a room. According to color experts looking at the color green is both relaxing and refreshing and can…

Late Summer Ideas - for Squeezing a Bit More Fun Out of Summer

- Summer Fun - Squeezing the last few bits of fun out of summer is what I do at this time of year. There are a few more weeks left before we put another summer to bed. Here are some great …

Best Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket

Best Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket Next week my kids and grandkids are going on a ferry ride to Long Island and we're bring our own food!! Yes, believe it or not, we'…

I love popsicles. Yup, I'm a child. That's what my kids call me, anyway. I don't care. I'm past the point of caring about what they think (for the most part). I need to be m…

24 Fresh Fruit Salads and more summer inspiration...

What's better than fresh flavorful fruit in the summer? We're consuming blueberries like crazy at my house. They are so sweet and flavorful at this time of year. Love 'em. Nic…

DIY Projects for Summer and More...

Glorious and Glittering DIY Projects for Summer Are you looking for some cool DIY projects for summer? Here they are. Hope you find some inspiration to make your own awesome things. Super …

Happy 4th of July Everyone

Happy 4th of July, Everyone!! Here in America we celebrate our Independence Day on July 4th each year with picnics and lots of red, white and blue decorations, food, etc. Wishing you all a…