Good day to you friends! I am so happy to be back with some of my top tips for planting up a welcoming outdoor pot for your patio or front door! My name is Ashlea and I blog over at This Mamas Dance– where I document my adventures in DIY, mothering and most recently, starting […]
Help When Shopping for New Windows
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of National Fenestration Rating Council. The opinions and text are all mine. I know when I am remodeling that some choices are harder than others. Especially choices that affect the safety, performance and comfort of your home. Short of being an expert on every subject, […]
Readers’ Favorite Products & Tips
Throughout the day on our Facebook page, we’ll share products, before & after makeovers or home tours that simply catch our eye. So often when we share a product we love, we get tons of additional feedback, that many of you love these products/tours/etc. too! It’s also great for us to get feedback on things […]
16 Useful Tips for Baking Bread
Cooking may be art, but baking is a science. A lot of measuring and steps are involved in the making of an excellent loaf of bread. If you’re new to the world of baking bread, especially with yeast, read on to learn 16 helpful tips for baking bread that will help you gain confidence in […]
25 Fresh and Inspiring Spring Mantels
Whatever the weather in your neck of the woods, be it chilly and gray or bursting with warmth and greenery, Spring is just around the corner or here already! Brighten up your home with Spring-inspired elements for a cheerful reminder of warm days to come. Add pops of color, greenery and botanicals for a fresh […]
Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for Outdoor Spaces
Depending on where you live spring might feel a long ways off. But even though Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow this year, I promise spring will be here before you know it! Spring brings blossoming bulbs, sweet smelling green grass, and a return to outdoor living. It also means it’s time to share spring cleaning […]
8 Tips for Finally Finishing Your DIY Projects
Do you have several unfinished DIY projects laying around your home? Or worse still, unfinished rooms that are unusable and waiting for you to get around to them? You’re not alone, since a recent study found that more than half of U.S. homeowners have at least one uncompleted home project. Unfinished projects can add stress […]
35 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Inspirations
Pumpkins are an essential part of fall decorating, especially for Halloween! But let’s face it, they can be a pain to carve – from the mess, to the time investment, to the difficulty level. If you’ve got young kids, carving pumpkins can be a daunting task! And sadly, hollowed out pumpkins often become a […]
10 Fun Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween is a favorite among kids – all the costumes, candy and fun crafts and treats give them lots to love! If you’re hosting a Halloween kids’ party this year, are in charge of games for your child’s classroom or just want to play some fun games at home, there are tons of […]
10 Genius Halloween Door Decor Ideas
Dressing up your door for Halloween has become increasingly popular among DIY decorators. If you’ve been struck by this popular bug, but aren’t quite sure what to make of your own door, we’ve rounded up the best ideas out there for garage doors, front doors and entryways! With just a few basic materials […]
16 Useful Tips on Teaching Kids to Brush and Floss
You know how important it is to keep your kids’ teeth clean and healthy, even when they’re very young. However, some kids resist getting their teeth cleaned, which can be frustrating for parents. Whether you have a baby, a toddler, or a school-aged kid, you’ll find some of the tips listed here useful in […]
20 Tips for Coloring Your Hair at Home
Follow along with Hair It Is Week by clicking here or on social media with #HairItIs. Or share your own hair tips and ideas with #HairItIs on social media. Going to the salon to dye your hair is definitely the smart thing to do, and oh-so-relaxing, but not everyone has the money or time […]
10 DIY Wedding Ideas
Cheryl Seidel, etiquette expert, and regular contributing writer for the Huffington Post, shares her expert advice on the perfect DIY wedding ideas! Every bride dreams of having the perfect wedding- a day that is unforgettable, fun, and beautiful. Over the past few years, the Do-It-Yourself Wedding has become very popular because many brides are […]
How to Take a Good Picture of Food
Food photography is hard, but so many people are doing it… or trying to anyway How to Take a Good Picture of Food When was the last time you signed onto social media and saw a picture of what a friend or celebrity was eating? Probably today. And no, filters don’t make it look […]
How to Make Your Photos More Meaningful
When we are in a moment and hope that the memory of it will last, we sometimes take a photo to remind us. But too often, the photos we take focus more on saying “cheese” than on the real elements of the moment. Use these five tools to make your photos more meaningful today. […]