What are the skills of a homemaker? If you recognize the calling to care for your home, you know that there is a lot to do in order to care for it. These things can be done on autopilot and just barely done well, or they can be done with intentionality and acquired skills. Doing […]
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Refinishing stairs is a great first DIY project for your home. It requires time and some tools, but is worth it when you see the results. Our stairs were carpeted, glued, nailed, stapled, and unfinished. Check out how we did it and answers to some common questions on refinishing stairs below. Check
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How to start decluttering when you’re overwhelmed is a common problem that can lead to ignoring the clutter or being more overwhelmed. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you start decluttering. Decluttering is a home project that can take time and cause mental fatigue these ideas aim to decrease the fatigue and increase
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Looking out at our raised beds at the beginning of spring, I knew we would need an upgrade from the old rotten boards holding our garden together. Our family lives in a half-double, so raised beds in a small backyard are one of the best ways we help our plants thrive. I created a custom
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Every year I like to personalize a handmade ornament to give to family and for the last few years I have wanted to do it in a way that it could come from my toddler daughter. Giving a personalized ornament or Christmas decoration is a great way to show someone you’ve thought about them while
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A seashell craft is a great way to use souvenir shells from the beach. If you’ve ever gone to the beach and collected a bucket full of beautiful seashells only to come home and put that bucket away and forget about them, this craft is for you! Every summer we go on vacation with Bennett’s
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When I pulled out my fall decor bin this year, I was a little disappointed. I’ve been collecting decor for 11 years now so it feels like I should have a lot and I do. But I realized that what I have is a lot of small pieces that can go in vases or baskets
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This year, we decided to grow a few different types of beans and cucumbers. We just needed to determine what kind of garden trellis we wanted to use to train them. We had looked through a few options but decided this was an opportunity to learn a new skill while saving money. I saw the
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A great DIY gift for a pet lover in your life. This simple embroidery pet wall art craft can be as personalized as you want it to be. DIY gifts are a huge portion of how we do gift-giving occasions. This is a DIY embroidered wall art that we were able to personalize to represent
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How to decorate a baby’s room on a budget Deciding to decorate our first baby’s room when she was born was easy. When we had our daughter a few years ago, we were blessed by generous friends and family. They held a lovely baby shower for us. We were overwhelmed in the best way by
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