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Nature’s Remedy: Jewelweed, the Poison Ivy Cure

Discover Jewelweed: Nature's Poison Ivy Cure ????. Say goodbye to poison ivy rashes with these natural remedies! Get the scoop on this powerful solution! Unlock Its Potency ????. Discover when to pick and how to use it. Crush, dry, and create your poison ivy relief. #JewelweedRemedy #PoisonIvyRelief

I discovered jewelweed entirely by accident, or more like a Google search. I looked up some cures for poison ivy because The Husband kept getting it. Over and over again. That’s because the Husband does most of the yard work. He’s miserable until his rash goes away, but the poison ivy rash tends to linger. If you’ve ever had a run-in with poison ivy, you know how miserable the experience can be. (Same with the poison ivy plant … it’s so hard to kill!) I then bought some jewelweed seedlings on Etsy, and say to myself, Self, what the heck. … Read more

15 Creative and Cool Mother’s Day Craft Ideas That Will Wow Your Mom

Celebrate Mother's Day by creating something as unique as she is! Our list of 15 Mother's Day craft ideas includes everything from charming Pencil Holders to heartfelt Jar of Love notes. These handcrafted gifts, infused with love and creativity, are perfect for making mom feel cherished on her special day.

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Go beyond the simple tulips or daffodils and give one of these cool Mother’s Day craft ideas. There’s something truly special about receiving a handmade gift, especially when it comes from your children or loved ones. Homemade Mother’s Day crafts have a personal touch that store-bought presents simply can’t replicate. The time, effort, and thought that goes into creating a homemade gift make it all the more meaningful. Why I Love This List of Mother’s Day Craft Ideas I love homemade gifts. In the moment, jewelry or flowers might be exactly what I want. But I always keep (and remember) … Read more

10+ Easy Meme Ideas to Dress up as for Your Halloween Costumes (Updated 2023)

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I’ve collected some easy Halloween meme costume ideas! Dress up with one of these popular meme costume ideas 2019 version! All easy, last minute Halloween costumes that you can make yourself. (Want to decorate for the fall?) And, yes, I created all of these memes! (I did not create the costumes.) Easy Halloween Meme Costume Ideas Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween with these 10+ easy Halloween meme costume ideas! Whether you’re a social media fanatic or just want to make everyone laugh, these costume ideas are guaranteed to bring the fun to any Halloween party. Don’t miss out on … Read more

20+ DIY Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him

Discover the Ultimate Guide to Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Him: This comprehensive list features over 20 unique and thoughtful DIY gift ideas. From personalized toiletry bags for the traveling man to no-bake bourbon balls for the gourmet lover, each gift is tailored to his interests. Make this Valentine's Day memorable with a gift that speaks to his heart – whether it's a sentimental scrapbook, a custom mug with inside jokes, or a cozy hand-knitted scarf.

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Here’s a list of non-lame, homemade valentine’s day gifts for him that I came up with. I hate giving my husband gifts for Valentine’s Day because either I spend a lot of money or give him a card. And our anniversary, birthday, and Christmas. If you prefer to buy him a non-cheesy Valentine’s Day gift, I have a guide for that too. Also be sure to check out my cupcake heart picks and my heart pockets if you need a simple DIY Valentines day gifts for him some simple DIY gifts to make for boyfriend or your husband. Why I … Read more

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How to Make a Headband with This Simple Sewing Tutorial

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I love refashioning and reusing t-shirts and other fabric scraps. Upcycling all those t-shirts is so eco-conscious. I could write blog posts about all the t-shirt remakes that I do. Alas, most are reused into cloth napkins, of which I have a variety of uses in my house. However, the colorful t-shirts are often remade into something else, like upcycling skirts or completely remaking a shirt into a cut-out design. Let’s turn this thrifted t-shirt into a fabric headband!! Refashion a Fabric Headband from a Thrifted T-Shirt Featured on: Materials needed: Any sparkly t-shirt or fabric. Your t-shirt or fabric doesn’t … Read more

10 Easy St Patrick Day Crafts to Make That Don’t Completely Suck

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Here’s another round up of cute ideas for the Luck O’ the Irish! 1. Clover Headband 2. Growing Shamrocks from Martha Stewart 3. Shamrock Hair Clips from felt 4. St. Patty’s Day T-Shirts really cute for going out with the buddies on the luckiest day of the year 5. Decorate in Green Bottles this is really fun for any time of the year and I have some old wine bottles that could really use a facelift 6. Rainbow Stache Bag I just simply love this 7. Chocolate Mint Brownies Yum — enough said 8. Interchangeable Holiday Picture Frame 9. Key Lime … Read more

How To Refashion a Shirt with a Long Sleeve to Short Sleeve for a Summer Look

Transform your long sleeves into short sleeves with our easy refashion tips, creating chic and comfortable summer wear.

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I found this knit top during one of my thrifting store scouts. I love the kind of pleated detail in the front, but the top itself was too big and I wanted a summer top, not a winter top. So I decided to make it exactly what I wanted. 🙂 Remaking a Long Sleeved Knit Top If you don’t have a sewing form, have a partner help you out. Since the sleeves weren’t tooooooo large, I used the line at the seam as a cutting point to cut off the sleeves. Sewing the sleeves up. Following the pins, I sewed up the … Read more

How to Recycle Tyvek Envelopes Creatively: Unique Valentine’s Day Candy Pocket

Valentine's Day just got greener! Learn to transform recycle tyvek envelopes into charming candy pockets.

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USPS Postal Mailers make for wonderful craft projects, if you get one mailed to you. So instead of throwing them into the recycle bin (yes, you can recycle those mailers), try upcycling them into a cute Valentine’s Day Heart for your kids. You can also make all sorts of recycled, repurposed, or upcycled crafts from these guys (including some Valentine’s Day cupcake picks). Tough and strong, they are made to go through some abuse by mail carriers. Please just remember to recycle them after you use them! Start by cutting them up so that you can use the white space. … Read more

How to Recycle Tyvek Envelopes into Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Cupcake Picks

Get creative this Valentine's Day by recycling tyvek envelopes into adorable cupcake picks. Perfect for eco-conscious crafters!

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Apologies because this post is coming a day early, but I wanted to get it out in time for Valentine’s Day. Last week, I showed you how to make cute little heart pockets for the ones you love, but I can’t let those little bits and pieces of the USPS Postal Mailers go to waste, so I am making some cute cupcake picks to use them up. Those mailers make for wonderful craft projects, so be sure to recycle them into something special. (Just don’t go pick up the free ones from the post office – use them after they … Read more

How to Make an Adorable Family CD Case Desk Calendar

Say goodbye to boring desk calendars and hello to a unique and stylish option with this DIY cd case desk calendar. Follow our instructions and create a one-of-a-kind desk accessory for your home or office.

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A family CD case desk calendar is a fun, frugal homemade Christmas/holiday gift idea. In an attempt to organize, I put my music CDs and movie DVDs into zipper binders. I had piles upon piles of CD and DVD jewel cases left. I didn’t want to throw them out, so I decided to see if I could make a nice gift for the holidays. Why I Love This CD Case Desk Calendar This calendar is really cool because it fits inside of a CD jewel case, which is a great way to recycle all those awful cases. (Update: Although, CDs … Read more