Grab this printable patriotic party pack to add some Americana style to your 4th of July barbecue and all other parties this summer, including fillable invitations and decor. Add something more to a patriotic party with this red, white, and blue parfaits, or these 4th of July BBQ ideas, and have fun making a patriotic […]
Water Fun: Summer Activities for Kids
Summertime and the living is… hot! As temps start climbing, we start looking for fun summer activities for kids. We’ve got 25 ideas for you with an added bonus: WATER! Come see how kids can stay cool while playing outdoors and burning off some energy! For more summer outdoor fun, see 23 Desserts to Grill […]
Outdoor DIY Lounge Chair with Storage
Get ready to relax with a DIY lounge chair, with storage for cushions or other pool items. Build your own reclining deck lounger for under $100 each with these woodworking plans. Complete your outdoor oasis with a patio table with drink coolers, outdoor farmhouse coffee table, or built-in deck benches. Hi it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt […]
Modern Outdoor DIY Concrete Bench with Redwood Seat
Build your own modern outdoor bench from concrete and redwood following this DIY concrete bench tutorial and woodworking plan! We show you how to make a DIY concrete bench form, then build a redwood bench seat for durable outdoor seating. We’ve done a decent amount concrete work over the past few years, like our huge DIY […]
10 DIY Vegetable Garden Ideas for Raised Garden Beds and Trellises
We love planting a vegetable garden each spring and summer and reaping the harvest in the fall. Whether your garden area is a large backyard or a small apartment patio, you can grow a garden! Here are some of our favorite vegetable garden ideas for raised garden beds and DIY garden trellis plans. Read more […]
Easy Lemon Cupcakes From Scratch
This easy lemon cupcake recipe is the perfect light dessert for spring and summer! Lemon cupcakes made from scratch with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for a fresh lemon flavor. For more cupcakes made from scratch, try chocolate carrot cake cupcakes, streusel pound cake cupcakes, s’mores cupcakes or blue velvet cupcakes. Easy Lemon Cupcake […]
Easy Crockpot Ham Recipe with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
Follow this easy crockpot ham recipe to make a delicious slow cooker ham with pineapple glaze. Makes for an easy dinner for Easter Sunday or any Sunday! Pair with our bacon green beans and cheesy potato galette (as an easy alternative to scalloped potatoes) for a full meal. Don’t forget the deviled eggs as an […]
How to Make Deviled Eggs
Wondering how to make deviled eggs? This delicious recipe is simple (just 3 ingredients) and perfect for using leftover Easter eggs. Be sure to also read our tips for cooking great eggs. If you’ll be dyeing Easter eggs before making deviled eggs, read 5 Tips for your Best Dyed Easter Eggs Ever. What are Deviled […]
Best DIY Outdoor Project Plans & Tutorials
It’s spring and soon will be summer! Get your yard ready with our top picks for DIY outdoor projects, woodworking plans, and tutorials. Includes arbors, benches, and outdoor furniture for the patio. In our very own backyards, we’ve built some amazing outdoor woodworking projects we’re very proud of. Garden arbors, patio furniture, and pergolas — […]
Easy DIY Easter Cupcake Decorations
Learn how to decorate Easter cupcakes as your favorite spring animals! These easy Easter cupcake decorations show how to frost your favorite cupcakes as an Easter bunny, lamb, or chick. You can also bake homemade donuts and decorate them for Easter, or try our other spring dessert recipes for Easter: Gluten Free Raspberry Cream Pie […]
Easy Baked Donuts Recipe with Easter Bunny and Chick Frosting
This baked donut recipe is an easy Easter dessert that the kids can help make! After baking, follow these decorating tips to make them into spring chick and Easter bunny donuts using frosting. For more easy Easter ideas, check out our printable Easter bunny sign set, 25 colorful and fun Easter decorating ideas, and 32 […]
Colorful Wall Art Printables for Spring and Year-Round Decorating
Add some colorful wall art for spring or summer with this collection of printable wall art, including floral prints, watercolors, calendars, and monograms. While we are fans of neutral spaces and neutral home finishes (like our white full-height board and batten walls, oak floors, and gray kitchen cabinets) we are also big fans of COLOR! […]
Rainbow Sprinkle Funfetti Cookies Recipe
It’s easy to make funfetti cookies from scratch with a few basic ingredients and plenty of rainbow jimmies sprinkles. No boxed cake mix required! For more colorful fun cookies, try these no bake trail mix cookies, kool-aid sugar cookies, and chocolate chip M&M cookies. Funfetti Cookies from Scratch This post contains affiliate links. Learn more and […]
Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe
This traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe is a delicious no-yeast bread that uses buttermilk and baking soda for leavening. An easy addition to an Irish dinner menu for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Try one of these fun St. Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas, then have this easy Irish soda bread with corned beef (and mustard […]
Printable Green Wall Art for Your Home
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, with spring not far behind (I hope!) so it’s a great time to add some printable green wall art to your home decor! Just print and frame for an easy addition to a gallery wall, mantel, or shelf with printable art in all shades of green: from […]
