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Memorial Day Party: Back-up Plan

In my last post, I detailed the list of things you need to prepare for your Memorial Day party. But if the weather forecast calls for rain, there’s no need to worry. You can easily move your festivities indoors! The menu and guest list stays the same, but your activities and entertainment will need to [...]

Memorial Day Party: Planning Checklist

Over the course of this week, I’ll be showing you how I prepare for a Memorial Day party. Right now, I’m purely in the planning stages – figuring out what I’m going to serve and how I’m going to decorate. Come back throughout the week for more tips, and find out how well my plan [...]

How to Make Cute Plushies from Gloves and Socks

Every time I clean out the closet, there are always socks and gloves with their pairs missing. Even if I search the entire house for the missing pairs, I’d have no success. The perfect solution to a handful of mismatched gloves and socks is making plushies.   Photo from kazuh via flickr, CC BY 2.0 [...]

DIY Napkin Rings

  Among the many challenges of entertaining guests is bringing a new element to your dining table while staying practical. Having new napkin rings is an easy and convenient way of updating your table setting every time you invite friends and family over for dinner. Image by Mrpuen / FreeDigitalPhotos.net  

Easy DIY Vases from Scratch

Set the mood for Valentine’s Day with lovely flowers in aesthetically pleasing vases which you can make using materials found in your own home. These vases are easy to do, convenient, and cost-efficient decorative alternatives to expensive porcelain vases. From bottles to light bulbs, these impressive DIY vases are sure to capture the attention of [...]