Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Does Twitter Hate Green Moms?
Monday, November 28, 2011
Handy Ma’am Apron
Friday, November 25, 2011
6 Reusable Christmas Countdown Advent Calendars
My mother never went for it.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Trash to Treasure Filing Cabinet
I rebuilt and made over this thrift store filing cabinet after breaking the old one too many times.
Why? Because I snapped the plastic, handle off this filing cabinet drawer almost as soon as we got it home.
- A little later a drawer broke; Husband kvetched we need a less flimsy cabinet. I fixed the drawer.
- A year later the bottom drawer broke, Husband kvetched we need a less flimsy cabinet. I fixed the drawer.
- A few months after that the top drawer broke, Husband kvetched we need a less flimsy cabinet. I fixed the drawer.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Holiday Home Organization Blogger Challenge and Giveaway
The office gets a little worse when it comes time to decorate for December because I need a place to stash my current décor for a month to make room for the holiday stuff. My temporary (as in several years running) solution is to shut the door to the office and not let visitors in.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Make a Stenciled Bottlecap Bracelet
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Happy Birthday to Me
Sunday, November 6, 2011
My Garage Door Opener Might Be the Death of Me
Our burglary was the last straw. I didn’t watch the door to make sure it closed completely. The door popped back up and stayed open all night. That’s how the robbers got into the house while we slept.
Husband and I discussed our options:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Garage Workshop Transformation: Insulate the Garage Door
Then I fell over at the price of insulated garage doors.
I wondered if I could save myself a truck full of money and the hassle of installing a new garage door and disposing of the old one ethically by insulated my current garage door.
Turns out you can. Whew!
I looked at garage door insulation options.
Monday, October 31, 2011
DIY Edison Lights
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Make Solar Milk Jug Ghosts for Halloween
Sunday, October 16, 2011
10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Adults
I am ALL about the costume on Halloween. I don't decorate the house much because I'm usually working on costumes. I start thinking about my costume a least a month or two in advance. I want my costume to be something clever or different or just plain crazy - hopefully all three. Last Halloween's Little Edie from Gray Gardens costume fits the bill. It was super easy to make too. Yay for easy!
"Easy for you Lisa," you say, "You know how to sew. I can't sew. I can't make a Halloween costume. I'm just gonna to buy one at the pop up Halloween shop."
Stop right there! You do not need to know how to sew to make a great Halloween costume! Last Halloween I went to a party. I saw tons of clever homemade costumes. Some were home sewn but most, like the Little Edie costume I made were not.
Nine No or Low Sew Halloween Costumes for Adults
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Green Moms Carnival: Green Pet Edition!
Before we start, I want to introduce my guest editor and the inspiration for today’s carnival, my one eyed rescue Pekingese Blitzkrieg!
Since it’s National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, let kick off the carnival with…
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Make Pumpkins out of Trash!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
I am Designing My Bathroom Around a Faucet
My new bathroom faucet! |
I haven't decided what or if I should revamp the vanity or the sink. Knowing me, reworking the vanity/sink will likely snowball into a remodel I’m not quite ready to put on my punch list.
I have no idea what I want in those areas anyway. Except for the bathroom faucet.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Recycled Glass Bottle Windows
Thursday, September 22, 2011
How to Buy a Roof
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Recycled Front Porch and Garden Renovation Reveal !
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Four Recycled Bathroom Organizers
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
HGTV Design Star Finale: We Have a Winner!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
What Type of Sewing Machine Do You Have? Do You Like It?
Everyone say hi to Bessie! |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
HGTV Design Star: Tiny House Challenge
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Does Your Dog Eat Natural Dog Food?
I like it here. |
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Make an Outdoor Rug
Sunday, August 28, 2011
How Busy People Exetreme Coupon for Healthy Food
Just as before I started my couponing experiment, I continue to buy healthy food and products for my family.
Another reason I don't spend a lot time of on couponing and deal searching is there are many products I don't use or buy due to ingredients. My family tries to avoid high fat, high sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and hydrogenated oils in our food. I buy and cook with ingredient type foods, not junk food, or prepared foods. That reduces my coupon clipping and deal finding. However, I'm still able to reduce my grocery bill by 50%.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Remake a Coir Doormat with Paint
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Power of Spray Paint in the Garden
Update 8/11/11 1:15 PM: Our Property Manager (AKA The Queen of No) told me she likes my yard and it looks very nice during her monthly drive by. She thought my rain barrel rock was a garden doodad - whew!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
How to Make Tepee Trellises
Sunday, July 31, 2011
How to Install a Rain Barrel
Guess how I know?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
HGTV Design Star – Home Owner Challenge
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Lactose-Free Frosty Paws Dog Treat Recipe
Have you ever had heat stroke? I did and it was the most miserable and scary experience ever. I wouldn’t wish heat stroke on my worst enemy and definitely not my dog.
Unless, I come up with a lactose free Frosty Paw dog treat recipe!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Make Popsicles!
Do you know how much waste that makes?
Monday, July 18, 2011
HGTV Design Star – Hope for Season Six
Whew.
That’s not to say there was not drama! Cathy and Leslie went at it during the traditional first episode Design Your Living Space Challenge. When designers on the same team clash, their room is usually the worst one. I was surprised given the fireworks; Cathy and Leslie’s room was not only one of my favorites but won the challenge!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
How to Make Lavender Essential Oil Extract
When I can, I grab a cup of coffee and sip it while I watch the bees enjoy the lavender in my flowerbeds.
It feels so decadent to start my Saturdays this way.
I can if I use my fresh lavender to make lavender essential oil extract!
How to Make Lavender Oil Extract
Thursday, July 14, 2011
I Don’t Like Front Yard Vegtable Gardens and Yet I Have One
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sew Tabletop CornHole Mini Bean Bags
What?! You didn't make my tabletop cornhole boards? Click on over to my tabletop cornhole ttutorial and make a set.