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Do You Need to Take Control of Your Life?

Do You Need to Take Control of Your Life?

30 Ways to Refocus, Simplify, and Take Back Control It’s a common theme these days – life has become more complex, overscheduled, chaotic and negative than it’s ever been before.  And so often we find we’re not living the life that we want to or 

Create a Family Recipe Binder

Create a Family Recipe Binder

Confession time: I’m a recipe hoarder. There, I said it. Over many years I’ve amassed a small mountain of recipes. We’re talking about a mix of family heirlooms, hastily scribbled notes, magazine cutouts (vintage style), digital snapshots, and everything in between. The problem? Well, it 

Reuse Denim and Chenille in a Pillow Cover

Reuse Denim and Chenille in a Pillow Cover

Don’t throw those old denim jeans out! Reuse the denim and some vintage chenille to make fun comfy pillow covers. Grab vintage chenille bedspreads when you find them 2nd Hand! One of the things I pick up at garage sales or thrift stores when I 

Refinish 2nd-Hand Wood into Meaningful Gifts!

Refinish 2nd-Hand Wood into Meaningful Gifts!

If you ever 2nd-hand shop you’ve probably seen tons of wooden appetizer plates and salad bowls in abundance. And usually for very little money. Typically, these are souvenirs from tropical locales and have been pretty well used. Sometimes they are even gummy or a bit