When we moved into our current home, we had to wait for a few weeks for the mortgage to close. During that time we wanted to cover the sliding glass door that led out to the patio. Because we didn’t yet own the home, we could not attach anything to the house. So we came up with this idea for covering the … [Read More...] about Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door
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DIY Knife Drawer Divider
Our kitchen drawer full of knives just wasn’t working. We knew that if we used dividers, it would be much more usable. I could have used cereal box cardboard to make the dividers, but I wanted something a little nicer. At Lowes I found a piece of wood that was 2 1/2 inches wide (the same as the drawer … [Read More...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider

How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
By Noreen Doll. For months I had an impossible to remove hard build-up on my glass stovetop. I tried everything I could think of to remove it, and nothing worked. I even used the stuff made specifically for that purpose. Nothing! I had read that you could gently scrape burned on stains off using a … [Read More...] about How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop

DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Make your own quick and easy DIY Paper Towel Face Mask. Disclaimer: I have no medical credentials and this is not medical advice. This is merely an idea for making your own face masks. Please use your own judgement when making or wearing this face mask. These are strange and unsettling times - something most … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Creative Tips

How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum
There are lots of great crafts you can make from aluminum cans. And the colorful logos on the cans add to the … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Soda Can into a Flat Sheet of Aluminum

Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet
By Noreen Doll. I know two young boys with very sensitive feet. Every day getting shoes and socks to fit … [Read More...] about Comfortable Sock Tip for Fussy Feet

How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)
I live where it gets hot in the summer! One of the upstairs rooms has 3 enormous west facing windows so the hot … [Read More...] about How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)

Napkin Ring Makeover
By Noreen Doll. I wanted some napkin rings for a special occasion but didn’t want to spend a whole lot of … [Read More...] about Napkin Ring Makeover

How to Warm Up Gloves in Your Car
By Noreen Doll. Even though I had lined gloves on when I needed to drive this morning, my fingers were icy cold. The … [Read More...] about How to Warm Up Gloves in Your Car

Quick Garment Cover
By Noreen Doll. I like to cover clothes hanging in my closet that I don't wear very often, or that are … [Read More...] about Quick Garment Cover

The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!
By Noreen Doll. The best back scratcher I've ever had is a metal pasta spoon. I've mostly lived in a dry … [Read More...] about The Best Back Scratcher I’ve Ever Had!

Apple Buying Tip
By Noreen Doll. Once you've found a bag of apples or other produce that is fairly unblemished, how do you get them … [Read More...] about Apple Buying Tip
Valentine’s Day

Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for … [Read More...] about Lollipop Angel

Valentine Candle
By Noreen Doll. Create a quick and easy Valentine candle … [Read More...] about Valentine Candle

Dollar Bill Heart Origami
By Noreen Doll. A dollar bill heart origami is a fun way to give a gift … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Heart Origami

Toddlers Free Valentine Crafts
Here are lots of toddlers free Valentine crafts. With a little … [Read More...] about Toddlers Free Valentine Crafts

Paper Plate Heart Decoration
by Noreen Doll. Toddlers can easily make this paper plate heart … [Read More...] about Paper Plate Heart Decoration

Valentine Craft Ideas
Look here for clever and fun Valentine craft ideas. The nice thing about … [Read More...] about Valentine Craft Ideas

Printable Valentine Games
If you need Valentine activities for your kids, try some of these printable … [Read More...] about Printable Valentine Games
St. Patrick’s Day

Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath

St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet
Today I have a tutorial for a St. Patrick's Day Ribbon Bouquet on the Bowdabra website. It's a fun idea for … [Read More...] about St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon Bouquet

Shamrock Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create shamrock soda can lights for an unusual way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. And … [Read More...] about Shamrock Soda Can Lights

TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
By Noreen Doll. A TP tube shamrock stamp is an easy fun craft tool for kids. Make it from a recycled paper … [Read More...] about TP Tube Shamrock Stamp
Easter

Hoppy Easter Bunny
By Noreen Doll. Make this quick hoppy Easter bunny for a cute table decoration. Or hang it for an … [Read More...] about Hoppy Easter Bunny

Easter Egg Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Easter egg button covers are a fun way to decorate a shirt or blouse. Kids can make them from … [Read More...] about Easter Egg Button Covers

DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass
By Noreen Doll. It's late the night before Easter and you just realized you have no grass for the Easter … [Read More...] about DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass

Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a … [Read More...] about Rustic Basket
Angel Crafts

Bath Pouf Angel
By Noreen Doll. You need only a few things to put a fluffy bath pouf angel together. The angel can be placed in a … [Read More...] about Bath Pouf Angel

Autumn Angel
By Noreen Doll. Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in fall colors. You can find silk leaves … [Read More...] about Autumn Angel

Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to … [Read More...] about Lollipop Angel

Snowflake Angel
By Noreen Doll. A snowflake angel is quick and easy to make and would make a nice little gift to add to the top of a … [Read More...] about Snowflake Angel
