Make your own bubble bath

Make your own bubble bath

Wednesday was National Bubble Bath day, and when I mentioned my homemade bubble bath I had some people ask how it was made, so I thought I’d share the super simple directions here.  I first found this recipe on Apartmenttherapy.com. It has clean ingredients...

Keep Your Diamond Sparkling!

My amazing friend, Rachelle Christensen is an expert at DIY techniques. I loved this easy way to keep your diamonds sparkling because I love my wedding ring and let’s face it, everyday activities can really get it dirty. She shares this tip in her book, Diamond...
How to make an A-frame chicken coop

How to make an A-frame chicken coop

This spring I knew I needed another coop. I was on a budget, and since I didn’t want the project to take all year, I needed it to be something I could build completely on my own–I had a deadline and intended to stick to it. I also knew it needed to be tall...

Cucumbers are good for your skin

Summer vegetables are starting to overflow your kitchen? Those veggies don’t have to be reserved for eating, you know. After a hectic summer, and back-to-school routine getting the kids ready for the new year, you deserve a break, and a bit of pampering....
Making a self-watering planter

Making a self-watering planter

After I wrote my previous gardening blog, I began looking into different ways for patio gardeners to keep their pots watered. I know I have a tendency to let my watering slide, which is why I didn’t use my large pots last year, but I knew there were various ways...

Ready for a Girls Day Out?

A writing forum that I belong to had a discussion this past week about the many other talents we have besides writing. There were photographers, seamstresses, artists, musicians, and many other talents in our group–and less than a third of our group actually...