Could you live without toilet paper? What is reusable toilet paper or family cloth? What are the alternatives? These options are easy to use and affordable.

Learn how to create these fun DIY space family costumes for Halloween.

When I first moved to Chicago, the cold, winter shock of a shared basement laundry room was there to greet me. I had to go outside and up and down those narrow, icy wooden steps for every laundry trip. I said, nope, no thank you, then I quickly dragged our butts out to buy a drying rack. Besides saving quarters, and helping sweaters keep their shape, it also meant I was being green.

A great way to save money on paper products is to use reusable cloth napkins. But you don't have to settle for boring white napkins. Instead, check out how to make your own pretty patterned homemade cloth napkins! These DIY cloth napkins are really easy to make and customize!

If you're like me, you might have an old sweater or two that you're never going to wear again. Here are 15 ideas for giving those old sweaters new life!

My children thrive on routine. I know this but I forget. I’m hoping this colorful addition to our kitchen will help us map out our days with a little more intentionality. This was simple t…

Looking for sewing patterns that will help you make clothes to hide a big tummy? This tutorial can show you how.

My 2017 DIY cheap & easy Flintstones Family Halloween Costumes for mom, dad, and baby (girl)! A simple last minute costume idea

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Make family game night even more fun with DIY Playing Card Holders. My niece has a hard time with a handful of cards in her little hands, so I created these colorful holders to make card games more

Reusable Fabric Unpaper Towel DIY Tutorials

White clothing, bed linens, and various other garments are essential items in most households. However, maintaining their pristine whiteness can be quite

Y’all, this DIY sofa table is a project that has been on my mind for years. You know how that goes? You think to yourself, oh man, it would be nice to have this thing. I should do it. And then you just…don’t. For a long time. And then you start questioning if you really...

Do's and Don'ts for Family Photos. We show you what to do and what NOT to do!

My on going lesson of clothes started with paper dolls. I have a set I keep and a print out for the kids. I combined the doll with a dice of seasons for our Seasons & Weather lesson. Printables…

(This post contains affiliate links which help to support this blog.) Well, Abby is almost completely packed up and ready to head off to college. We’ve successfully monogrammed almost everything she owns, like every good Southern girl must do. I recently shared a shot of her bedding on Instagram, which includes a banana leaf tropical […]

50+ DIY Disney Costume Ideas for Halloween or Cosplay

Finding the perfect DIY gifts for your loved ones can be much easier when you sew your own with this great list of amazing sewing gifts. Use these DIY gift ideas and enjoy watching your loved ones open these cute sewing gifts. Great for the holiday season or birthdays.

A list of the 10 best DIY sewing gifts for a new mom. This list includes projects for a range of skills, so don't count yourself out!

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Last week, my BFF K was nice enough to hand down a gazillion outfits to P that her son has outgrown. They are all super cute, but she did wa...

Step-by-step tutorial: 4 EASY, cheap options for how to paint an upholstered sofa using Rit Synthetic Dye PLUS how to prep & clean it before dyeing, how to ensure the dye doesn't bleed onto clothing.

If you're looking for a beginner friendly, easy knit sweater cardigan pattern, you've come to the right place! This sweater is knit flat and it uses the This gorgeous, easy knit cardigan is so perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike! The free pattern is available.

Happy October! Something that I look forward to every year is making Elliot a homemade Halloween costume. I make a couple costumes each year, and since it’s almost mushroom season for us— I thought it’d be fun to make a mushroom costume! I’ll be showing you how to make a no-sew mushroom hat that you

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Sometimes, despite your best efforts, stubborn stains just won't budge. Instead of giving up on your favorite clothes, give these home remedies a shot to

These family halloween costume ideas are meant to include the whole family - so come on, parents, kids, and pets, this one's for you!

Recently my daughter has befriended a 94 year old woman at our church. This relationship is precious to me because the 80 years of life experience is inspiring my young daughter. One of her wise friend's most impressive skills is her ability to sew. This is a skill and an art that can bless my…

Do you want to knit Weasley sweaters for you and your family? In this post I explain how I made mine from start to finish. It's easier than you may think!

Do you want to knit Weasley sweaters for you and your family? In this post I explain how I made mine from start to finish. It's easier than you may think!

Whip up classic and stylish or comfy lounge shorts with these free shorts sewing patterns for women, men and kids. There is something for everyone in the family

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We all love our online inspiration boards via Pinterest, but how about a real life mood board for your home filled with inspiration from upcoming projects and items you're currently loving? See how to make one using a cork board and linen fabric with this easy DIY.

Taking a trip to Disney? Use your Silhouette or Cricut to make custom shirts with this list of DIY Disney Shirts with free cut files.

This week, Elijah’s sloppy eating habits have sent me on a new laundry quest: How to get grease stains - even set-in – out of clothing. I found an answer.

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I chop the hem off pretty much every pair of jeans that I own. I started doing this because a lot of jeans were too long for me and I didn't want to have them professionally tailored. I had gone that route quite a few times in the past, but I was never happy with

Stop what you are doing because this no-sew hack will fix the hole in your best T-Shirt. We can be clumsy and careless sometimes. The worst thing is when you don’t remember when you made this hole. You can wear it without noticing until it catches the eye of your friends or family. Wait. Don’t