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Every year, I take great delight in picking out the most ridiculously useful gifts for women and for men. I put a lot of time and effort in picking out the most unusual, fun, and unique items I can find, because no one likes boring gifts. I do have three sons, so I finished the […] Read more…
With three grown sons, a husband and two grandsons, I have a whole houseful of guys to buy gifts for all year ’round. So I am always on the lookout for any ridiculously useful gifts for men. In so many ways, I think guys are a lot harder to buy for than women, so I […] Read more…
These wooden board quilts are such a quick and easy craft for the less-crafty folks like me. If you’re time-challenged and not terribly artistic, this is a great type of craft to get into. It’s one of those fun crafts you can put together in just a few hours. Evidently, full-sized quilt designs like these […] Read more…
Lots of holiday parties are going on right now and if you’re looking for fun Christmas tree recipes, you are in the right place. I’ve put together a round up of some very fun items that you can make for your various holiday celebrations. It’s just a great way to kick up the fun! The […] Read more…
‘Tis the season to decorate your home for the holidays. Snowflake designs are one of my favorite holiday decorations. They’re so pretty and festive. Best of all you don’t feel guilty if you leave them up clear into January or February. I put together this round-up of some lovely DIY Snowflake designs. These are […] Read more…
I’ve long been fascinated with boho decor. If you’re wondering what boho decor is, it’s kind of a bohemian, gypsy style of decorating that tends to be fun, funky, and most of all colorful! I grew up in boring, bland apartments, so I am DYING for some color and character in my house, particularly my […] Read more…
Organizing strategies are one of my best ways to keep my sanity on my busiest days. I’ll bet you struggle with it too. How ’bout if I share with you some products that would really help you boost your own organizing strategies. Let’s face it, part of the key to organizing your belongings is to […] Read more…
I know most people prefer to give gift cards for holidays and birthdays. It certainly is faster and easier than choosing a gift for someone and in some cases, I do think they make sense. But just as a common practice I almost never give gift cards or money. There’s a big difference between […] Read more…
I had SO much fun putting together this list of gift items for your nerd friends and relatives. I’m quite the nerd myself, so I had a blast going through to pick out my favorite items. I think most of us have a nerd or a geek or two on our gift list and it’s […] Read more…
If you are like me, you have men to buy for – husbands, sons, brothers, etc. These tech gifts can turn any man into an instant MacGuyver. No guy wants a boring tie, a shirt, or another bottle of cologne – he wants cool stuff he can show off to his friends. And a lot […] Read more…
I know this year we are all looking for inexpensive gift ideas, which I think is a wonderful idea. Every year, we all spend so many hundreds of dollars on presents. I love Christmas as much as anyone, but it gets to be too much. Some years it just feels like a big long to-do […] Read more…
Like just about every other girl these days, my granddaughter wants to be Princess Elsa from Disney’s Frozen this year. It seems to be the most popular costume of the year! After MUCH searching, I finally found her the costume for a reasonable price. But of course she needed the signature Princess Elsa braid. Materials […] Read more…
This is one of my rare crafty posts, but this little gift idea was just too easy and too good to share. I’ve used it for graduation gifts or birthday gifts, but you could use it for so many different gifts for people of all ages – a neighbor, a co-workers, a friend from church. […] Read more…
Did I mention that I have a new addiction? I have been making boatloads of these lovely tied fleece blankets. I’ve made them for all my family members and we’ve made about 200 of them at our #GivingTuesday events, so I’m feeling like a bit of an expert on them now. So I thought I’d […] Read more…
I’m so glad you’re here! I don’t do a lot of crafty posts, but this is one of my favorites because they are so easy and inexpensive to make, plus they make a lovely and cozy gifts. Come to think of it, I’m snuggled up in this exact blanket right now as I’m writing […] Read more…