I don’t know what it is, but the idea of this party makes the reality of the Christmas season really set in for me. Our shopping days are numbered—kinda like the dollars in our bank account—so I’m pretty darn excited to see all the inspiration. Speaking of Handmade Holidays, my friend Layla gave my living room a little “holiday hook-up” recently. I asked for one little trim work switcheroo, and … [Read more...]
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Halloween Vignettes
I often hear people say that they don’t decorate for holidays simply because it’s too expensive or they don’t have anywhere to store it…and so on. So, I thought I’d do a little post on that. A little..reality check, if you will. As I was decorating my hutch the other night, I was thinking about how much I didn’t spend on everything. Shall I break it down for you? My favorite place to … [Read more...]
Stationary Stationery
Look at that. A clever title and I can probably find it in the future. Okay. I have been trying to teach my children about the value of a written thank you recently. While I’m kind of obsessed with stationery, I have admittedly gotten away from using it as often as I should. Thanks to winning a $50.00 gift card to Tiny Prints last fall, I was finally able to fulfill my return address label … [Read more...]
Medicine Cabinet Organization
Hi all! Sorry about the absenteeism recently. I guess I could give you a list of things that have kept me away for so long, but let's just say it's been busy around here! I have a LOT of posts to write, but no time or energy to write them. School's almost out, and that means back to our regularly scheduled program. I worked on some organization recently and thought you'd like a tip! The tip? … [Read more...]
Handmade Christmas Cards
The holidays are here and Christmas presents are on the brain! I made these oh-so-pretty cards last year, and I plan on making more. Perhaps this year I'll actually give them away to someone. Orrr just keep them for myself again. Who knows. I'm a big fan of stationery. I think the written word is dying on us, so I do my best to correspond with it. I especially believe in thank you notes! Even … [Read more...]
Christmas Centerpiece
Hello TTAJ readers and happy holidays! I’m Chris from Just a Girl. I just love to share anything I can with Jen’s readers, and this is one of the easiest yet. Raise your hand if you’re up for an easy idea at Christmas time! Me too. :) I’m a fickle decorator, so I like my centerpieces to be three things—easy, inexpensive, and easily changeable. I gathered a bunch of glass vases I had on hand (most … [Read more...]
DIY Witch’s Hat
Hello, Tidy Mom readers! I'm Chris from Just a Girl, and I'm thrilled to be here today! My blog is pretty much DIY and decorating, so you can imagine that the holidays are in full swing at my place! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for, so I'm sharing a frugal and easy way to make a ca-ute little witch's hat! I'm a high school teacher, and I found this witch's hat in my … [Read more...]
Halloween Makeover: Consignment Edition
IIIIIIII got to do some consignment shopping this weekend. Yee Hee! I have been on a search for some bell jars since the beginning of time, and I come up short every single trip. Poor me. However, I DID get some cute Halloweeny stuff. Let us look at exhibit A. I've been eyeing them at Hobby Lobby, but just never broke down and spent the money. BUT when it's only $1.99, it's too good to pass … [Read more...]
Organized Garage Shelves
This month's Lowes Creator challenge was a no-brainer. I don't have much of a pantry, so a while ago I decided to utilize our garage for some extra storage. Unfortunately, Michigan winters get pretty bitter, and we end up throwing stuff on the shelf in order to get back inside. The weather is starting to break, so the chaos needed to be tackled. "How bad could it be?", you ask. Take a look. … [Read more...]
Well, here it is
Thank you so much for all your messages and e-mails checking in. I apologize for essentially abandoning you, but I've had good reason. I have been diagnosed with Stage 1 cervical cancer. There. I said it. I hate saying it. It seems like an oxymoron to call myself a blogger who is a private person, but it fits. It's not that I don't trust people to know things necessarily. I just get uncomfortable … [Read more...]
Coffee Station
As the holidays approach, I need to start thinking about all the guests I'll be hosting for Thanksgiving. It's the only holiday at our house, so I like to make sure it's not only welcoming, but also efficient. A house with over 20 people in it can get a little chaotic. Since we love coffee (with all that Thanksgiving pie), I decided to make a coffee station. My Lowes challenge this month included … [Read more...]
2013 in Review
Well, we're looking into a brand new year, so it's time to skim through 2013 and see if I actually accomplished anything. Surprisingly, I did! I haven't chosen these from analytics ('cause I don't know how), and I didn't place them in a particular order ('cause that's too much thinking), but I did save my favorite project for last. I like to see what bloggers think are their biggest … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Spoons
I wrote this post up last year (aka December) for Beckie at Infarrantly Creative, and I thought I'd share it with you today! These spoons served as a super easy, super inexpensive treat for a gift exchange over the holidays. I wanted it to stay as close to $5.00 as possible, and I think it comes close. I picked up these wooden utensils at the grocery store for just that, and I found a 2-pack of … [Read more...]
2014 in Review {Cancer update}
I’m not gonna lie. While most people are saying, “Can you believe it’s the end of the year already?” I’m saying, “It’s about freaking time!”. 2014 and I did NOT get along well, and I’ve been ready and waiting to ring it out. However…this is a time to reflect and appreciate the good that did come out of the year. The blessings I was given. The happiness I experienced. So let’s take a look back and … [Read more...]
Baseball Canvas
It’s no secret that we are a family of baseball fans. In particular, fans of the Detroit Tigers. The love of baseball has run in my family for generations, and my husband grew up in the same environment. I’ve been struggling with how to display some of that history in my son’s room recently. That was, until, I was exposed to Canvas People. You may not believe this (I was skeptical at first … [Read more...]
