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How to Show Compassion to a Neighbor Who’s Going Through a Crisis

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In life, we all face difficult moments and crises. During these trying times, the support of friends and neighbors can make a world of difference. When your neighbor is going through a crisis, whether it's a health issue, a personal loss, financial troubles, divorce, or any other challenging situation, your compassion and support can provide them with the strength and comfort they need. In this post, we'll explore how you can show compassion to a neighbor facing a crisis. Reach Out with Empathy The first step in showing compassion to a neighbor in crisis is to reach out to them with Continue reading...

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Disappointed With Your Garden? Here’s How To Bring It Around

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Has your garden been a little less than fantastic lately? Does it seem like no matter what you do, your plants just aren't thriving? If so, don’t worry! Whether you’re dealing with wilting leaves or slow growth, there's always hope for reviving and rejuvenating a struggling garden. This guide provides simple yet effective tips to breathe new life into your garden and make it thrive again. Common Reasons Why Your Garden May Fail to Yield as Expected Gardening doesn't always turn out as intended. A common issue is inappropriate amounts of water, with either too much or too little Continue reading...

This tie-up curtain is so easy to make - you can even make it if you can't sew!

Easy Tie-Up Curtains

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Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. You may have read that almost two years ago I got a full-time writing job with a company that I love! Since I am a remote worker, I really enjoy outfitting my home office to make it as efficient and as pleasant to work in as possible. My "officemate" is my 5-year-old Shih Tzu pup, Mochi, so I recently made a DIY cushion for a two-person loveseat from Amazon so he and I can sit together while I work. (Check out this DIY cushion tutorial for details on how to make a cushion like mine for your Continue reading...

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5 Fun Projects to Try if You Love to Paint

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Are you an art enthusiast looking for inspiration to take your painting skills to the next level? Perhaps you're just getting started, or maybe you have some experience but are eager to try new techniques and push your creativity.  Whatever your artistic background, this post has got you covered! In this post you will find a list of fun and exciting painting projects that can help boost your skills, spark your imagination, and unleash an outpouring of self-expression through color.  Create Unique Pieces of Art with Different Painting Techniques The options here are endless: try using Continue reading...

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DIY Box Cushion & Office Love Seat

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Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. A few months ago, I got a cute little loveseat for my home office. My little pup likes to snuggle up with me during the day, and there isn't room for him in my regular office chair. So I got this cute little loveseat from Amazon for the two of us. The only problem is that the mini sofa isn't comfortable enough to sit on for 7-8 hours a day. So I got myself some 3-inch foam that I cut to size to make my own cushion. I got a super cute bird-print fabric by Premiers Prints at ShopFabric.com and Continue reading...

How to get the perfect eyebrows for your face shape

5 Ways to Get the Best Eyebrow Shape for Your Profile

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Creating shapely eyebrows is a perfect way to accentuate your facial features, creating an attractive and unique look that will turn heads wherever you go. Whether you are looking to draw attention to your face with a pair of bold, sweeping arches, or keep it simple with well-defined but subtle lines, having the perfect eyebrow shape for your face will make all the difference in highlighting your facial structure. In this blog post, we will discuss five simple ways to achieve the perfect eyebrow shape for your face. Whether you have a round face, an oval face, or a square face, we have the Continue reading...

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6 Tips for Financing a Second Car for Your Household

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There are many reasons why you might want to get a second car. Perhaps your current set of wheels can’t accommodate the needs of your growing family, or maybe it has seen better days and is no longer reliable on the road. Maybe you have a teenager who recently got their driver’s license and always wants the car. But while having a second car can be a big convenience, it s a big decision that you will want to think through. Consider these tips before buying a second car for your family.  Important Considerations When Buying a Second Car Consider a Used Car If you’re Continue reading...

Custom Tees with HTVRONT Vinyl

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Thanks to HTVRONT for providing the vinyl and heat press used in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This past weekend my husband and I visited one of our twins at Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr is also my alma mater, so it's always extra nice to visit my child at college. May Day is coming up at Bryn Mawr, so I decided to make my kid a custom Bryn Mawr May Day shirt. (The tradition is for Bryn Mawr students to wear white on May Day, so I wanted to make sure that my Mawrter has something to wear for their first May Day!) Easy to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl HTVRONT sent Continue reading...

I made two custom T-shirts easily with my new HTVRONT heat press machine. So simple to use!

Easy Heat Transfer Vinyl T-Shirts— Plus Sale on Heat Press and Vinyl Supplies!

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Thanks to HTVRONT for sponsoring this post. Today I am sharing a fun and easy way to use your vinyl-cutting machine—such as a Silhouette or a Cricut —and HTVRONT’S new heat press machine to make custom T-shirts! This easy to use 10 x 10 heat press makes creating fun and beautiful vinyl design T-shirts a breeze! I used my new HRTVRONT heat press to make two T-Shirts—I made the shirts on a lunch break, and it took only seconds to transfer my designs to my shirts! So awesome! HTVRONT is having a BIG spring sale on its heat press, cutting mats, and vinyl, including fun color-changing, Continue reading...

The fall is a good time to plant bushes like hydrangea.

Planting Shrubs and Trees This Fall

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Thanks to PlantingTree.com for sponsoring this post. I've always wanted a hydrangea plant. So when PlantingTree.com asked me if I would like to partner with them, I happily agreed. PlantingTree.com can send trees, shrubs and other plants like ornamental grasses right to your door. Ordering a Hyndrangea Plant in the Mail I decided to order an endless summer hydrangea plant. Once I ordered my hydrangea plant, it only took it 3 days to get to my door. My 1-gallon hydrangea ($59.95) arrived on my doorstep in perfect condition with big, beautiful green leaves. With Planting Continue reading...

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My New Marble Kitchen Counters – How I Saved Thousands of Dollars

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Thanks to the makers of the Giani Marble Countertop Kit for partnering with me on this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains affiliate links. These links won’t cost you anything, but may earn me a small commission. I've been wanting to swap out my home's laminate kitchen counters with marble looking quartz countertops for a while. I am always looking for easy budget DIY kitchen makeover ideas. My kitchen's counters are nearly 20 years old. But now that my twins are entering private liberal arts colleges (with large tuitions) in the fall, my Continue reading...

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Easy Budget Sink Update

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This post contains affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission that helps fund this blog. Thank you! If you have been following my blog, you may have noticed that I've been updating my previously boring and blah builder-grade bathroom bit by bit. I painted a stenciled feature wall using a Cutting Edge stencil, painted the oak vanity with DecoArt Satin Enamels Paint, installed an easy to hang MirrorChic bathroom mirror frame and added a beautiful glossy painted Giani marble counter! (I painted and updated the counter myself!) I Continue reading...

Countertop that looks like new after being painted with a Giani marble countertop kit

The Secret to Getting Marble Counters on a Budget

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Thanks to the makers of the Giani Marble Countertop Kit for partnering with me on this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains affiliate links. These links won't cost you anything, but may earn me a small commission. My husband and I have owned our home for about 19 years now. Some things in our house are starting to show their age. With two daughters entering college in the fall, I have been looking for ways to update my home on a budget. Luckily, I have found a fantastic way to update kitchen and bathroom counters. I recently used a Giani Carrara White Continue reading...

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Duck Tape & Mason Jar Ring Suncatcher Craft

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I am joining my blogging friends to share upcycled crafts! I enjoy suncatcher crafts, so I made a quick and easy suncatcher using a mason jar ring, small iridescent plastic beads, clear Duck tape and some string. I found all these items in my home. This is a fun craft to complete with kids. Be sure to check all my blogging friends' projects, too! (You can see thumbnail photos of their projects at the end of this post, or click on the links below.) Farm Girl Reformed | Sew Crafty Crochet | Mom Home GuideTreasures Made from Yarn | Continue reading...

DIY flower terra cotta pot wind chimes with beads and bells

DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am happy that spring has finally arrived here in New Jersey! I am loving all the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard. I adore the warmer temperatures. I was feeling crafty recently, so I did a quick and easy craft for my backyard - wind chimes! I used an old terra cotta pot that I spray painted, cut out some vinyl designs with my Silhouette machine, and strung some beads and mini bells together. I got the beads and cute mini bells from Amazon. Terra Cotta pot wind chimes are a fun and easy craft. Terra Cotta Pot Wind Continue reading...

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How to Paint a Bathroom Cabinet in a Weekend

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Thanks to DecoArt for providing products used in my bathroom makeover. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I have been slowly working to update my home's master bathroom. Just before our daughters were born, my husband and I purchased our home in 2002. The master bathroom came with standard features - white tile floor, a large unframed bathroom mirror and an oak bathroom vanity. Today I am sharing how I easily painted the bathroom cabinet / vanity. Painting a bathroom cabinet is something you can do this coming weekend! I used Americana Decor Satin Enamels Paint by DecoArt (in Continue reading...

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Zen Fairy Garden

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge blog hop! Once a month I get together with my blogging friends to tackle projects along a related theme. This month's theme is fairy gardens! The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! I decided to create a Zen fairy garden for my home's living room. My Zen fairy garden was inspired by mini fairy garden by Natalie Linda. I recently purchased a beautiful succulent planter/live arrangement from Etsy Shop, Arosezen. Arosezen sells beautiful succulent and Continue reading...

MirrorChic bathroom mirror frame

How to Install a MirrorChic Bathroom Mirror Frame

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Thanks to MirrorChic for providing me with the mirror frame shown in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to Friday Finds! On Fridays I share products that I've tried and love. Today I am reviewing a bathroom mirror frame from MirrorChic.com. MirrorChic crafts custom mirror frames for bathroom mirrors. These beautiful and affordable mirror frames make it easy to frame any frameless builder grade bathroom mirror. Check out my how to video on how to assemble and install a MirrorChic mirror (at the end of this post). Beautiful Budget Bathroom Upgrades Over Continue reading...

Spring Bird Grapevine Wreath with Lace and Ivy

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links at no cost to you. I can't believe that spring is only a little more than a month away! I love springtime. I enjoy hearing the birds return and seeing trees start to green and early perennials pop up in gardens and on lawns. (I planted some crocus in my front lawn last fall, so I excited to see those bloom.) I decided to make a quick and easy spring bird grapevine wreath to celebrate spring's upcoming arrival! I am sharing this post as part of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. Today my blogging friends and I all will be sharing our own homemade Continue reading...

pretty homemade pink double layer cake topped with a pink candy heart and with pink KitKats on the sides

Pink KitKat Sweetheart Cake

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links at no cost to you. This past weekend I wanted to bake a Valentine's Day cake for my family. I thought it would be fun to make a pink KitKat cake - I've seen KitKat cakes on Pinterest and thought they looked great! It turns out one of my twin daughters wanted to do some baking, so she made the cake instead! She did an awesome job! Although I planned this cake for Valentine's Day, I think it'd be awesome for an anniversary or birthday, too! Plus, it's simple to make - this cake is made with cake mix and store bought icing. (Although my daughter did Continue reading...

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