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Small Stuff Makeovers – Plastic Frames

Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Leave a reply

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With sunnier weather comes the opportunity to paint stuff, and I’ve been looking for small projects and little things to makeover around the house.

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Coloring Page: Kite

Posted on Friday, March 29, 2013 Leave a reply

I haven’t put up a coloring page for kids in awhile, so here is a little spring/windy day picture. To download, click the image or go HERE:

Kite-to-Color

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Salmon Apple Salad

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2013 Leave a reply

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Make a healthy (and filling) lunch salad with leftover grilled salmon and crunchy green apples.

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Vinegar Finish on Wood

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Leave a reply

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Did you know you can “age” or “stain” wood with vinegar? I just found this out so I’ve tried my hand at it with some unexpected results.

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Magnetic Alien Robots

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4 Replies

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Transform tin cans into silly, changeable Alien Robots with a few odds and ends and some magnets.

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Roasting Coffee at Home

Posted on Thursday, March 7, 2013 Leave a reply

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Today I’m sharing a link to an informative article on the ultimate DIY: how to roast your own coffee beans at home. (It’s easier than you may think!) This experiment was conducted by my own husband, Michael Purdy, so I can testify as to the results: great coffee. Head over to his site to get the full scoop.

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Veggie Bin Makeover

Posted on Monday, March 4, 2013 Leave a reply

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Things have been busy here, so I haven’t had time for some of my bigger projects lately, but I did get to work on a small makeover on a little bin I use to store veggies in. I used a $3 paint sample to give it a different look.

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Simple DIY Bean Shakers

Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 1 Reply

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Make some quick and easy shakers for music time (or general noisemaking) using cardboard tubes, paper plates, duct tape, and of course, dried beans!

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