Top 5 December Posts

how to organize small craft supplies

1.  Toy Garland

This toy garland is super easy to make, repurposes Happy Meal toys, and is perfect for all ages—even adults!  What’s not to love?

2.  Flower Pom Pom Necklace

This necklace is just too fun to not make the list.  Plus, I don’t have to worry [...]

Maximize your Closet Space with Pegs

how to organize belts and scarves in closet

SAVE SPACE.

The way to sell a house to any woman I believe is with a huge walk-in closet.  It’s hard for most women to walk away from something so grand.  However, most of us don’t have huge walk-in closets where we can store all of our clothes as if they’re in a store. [...]

Freezer Cooking: Chicken ‘N Vegetable Stir-Fry

best stir fry recipe

SAVE TIME.

This recipe was one I got from a co-worker, Jamie Kochert, at one of my bridal showers.  We’ve made a couple of changes to it because we use a bag of assorted frozen vegetables instead of just peppers.

It has been a part of our regular menu planning ever since.  What’s nice [...]

Tuesday Tip: Hide Some Christmas Toys for Later

hide christmas toys for later

So, still haven’t found a place for all the new toys your kids got for Christmas?  Don’t fret.  I suggest putting a couple under the bed or in a closet and not pulling them out for another month or so.  Your kids will have so many new toys they probably won’t even notice [...]

Merry Christmas!

picture of magic tree with lights christmas

I’m not expecting many to be checking my blog this morning, and if you are, today is a day of no projects!

Today is a day for spending time with family, creating traditions, and celebrating our Lord and Savior’s birth!  My family wishes you a very Merry Christmas!

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Freezer Cooking: Easy to Make Coffee Cake

yellow cake box mix coffee cake

SAVE TIME.

The couple weeks before Christmas I always looked forward to Donna’s coffee cake arriving in our home.  It was always so moist and scrumptious that I would have a hard time stopping myself from eating the whole loaf in one day.  This was when I was still in school so [...]

Organize Craft Supplies in Hanging Jars

how to organize small craft supplies

SAVE SPACE.

Once Jeff got our new hanging cabinets installed, my mind started reeling about all the possible ways to maximize the organizational space.  As a crafter, I have lots of little supplies that I like to be not only organized, but readily available.  This was my solution and I’m loving it!

Magnetic Door Christmas Card Display

how to display Christmas cards

SAVE SPACE.  SAVE MONEY.

I love getting mail, actual mail that is.  It’s no wonder I love Christmas time then because I actually get “real mail” from people.

Wondering what to do with all those Christmas cards that have been flooding your mailbox?  Don’t just want to stuff them away where you can’t enjoy [...]

Pom Pom Fabric Flower Necklace

fabric flower necklace tutorial

SAVE MONEY.  BE FASHIONABLE.

If you’re in need of something new to spice up your wardrobe, this is the perfect project for you!  These would also make great gifts, especially with Christmas on its way.

Supplies: felt scissors fabric (I used the same t-shirt from when I made fabric flower barrettes) [...]

Cream Cheese Oreo Balls

cream cheese oreo balls

I did not discover these little bites of creamy goodness until a few years ago.  Apparently, these did not reach northeast Missouri because I had never seen or heard about them before.

A friend from Iowa is the one who introduced me to them and thought I was crazy for not ever having them [...]