Though some holiday parties started in November, it’s officially time to spread holiday cheer with coworkers, friends and of course our families. Have you thought about planning a party yourself? Planning a holiday party is a lot easier than one might think. You only need a few items and an awesome idea to draw people […]
Gift Wrapping Ideas
The season of gift giving and receiving is finally here. That means it’s time for fashionable wrapping paper, curly bows and colorful tags. I’ve never really been a pro gift wrapper, but I’ve always been able to get the job done and make it look pretty neat. If you’re not crafty with ordinary wrapping paper, here are some […]
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Thanksgiving is just days away! How are you preparing your turkey this year? Well if you plan on frying it it’s definitely no easy task and can be quite dangerous too. Below I’ve given some step-by-step instructions on how to get your bird in and out of the fryer with ease. Just remember to fry […]
10 Ways to Renovate Your Bathroom
The bathroom is one place in the house that often becomes neglected in appearance over time, especially for those of us who live in an apartment- landlords typically frown upon tenants renovating without permission. To bring your bathroom back to life and to help it seem more open and bright, there are a few inexpensive tricks […]
Ramen Noodles Recipe
When eating for college students comes to mind, you typically think of two words: Ramen Noodles. I know my freshman year ramen noodles definitely wore out their welcome on my menu. Ramen was probably on my dinner menu at the least of 3 times a week, and we all know how healthy that is… There […]
Wreath Making
Last Friday I posted about how to make a really simple yarn wreath, and since we had such a great response to it I have decided to post another blog dedicated to wreath building. This blog includes a few decorating ideas that you can use on your future wreath building projects. Like the yarn […]
Yarn Wreath DIY
This wreath is extremely simple, easy, and inexpensive to make. It only takes maybe an hour or 2 max unless you let your dogs play with your yarn. It may have seemed like a fun idea, but it can take three weeks because you’re busy getting the knots out. This happened to my boss and it literally took her three weeks […]
Recycle It Yourself: Pasta Jars
If you’re a pasta lover like me you’re more than likely to have pasta at least once a week at home. With that pasta though, if you take the easy route, is a jar of sauce. What do you do with that glass jar when it’s done though? Rinse it out and send it to […]
Decorating for Fall
Decorating for the fall season has always been tough for me. I either decorate for just Halloween or I don’t do any decorations at all besides a seasonal flag outside. I’ve always loved entertaining friends and family at my home, and I like to keep it clean and decorated accordingly. So this year I found […]
Leftover Candles: DIY
Ever wonder why we spend $5-20 dollars on a candle to either use for ourselves or give as gifts? Yet we don’t realize that we throw out enough wax from expensive places like Pier1, Bath and Body Works, and Yankee Candle to make about 10 candles. Making your own candles is actually pretty simple. All […]