We are going to make a day of it this year, with warm boots, mittens and lots of cocoa to find our tree. I cannot wait. Like, literally. So in the meantime Santa’s little dress workshop can still be full of Christmas cheer and working on lots of projects while I wait for late…
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How to make liquid Castile Soap
I am far, far from being being completely green in our home yet. Making some changes as far as how I purchase the things we need, and in what quantities to avoid extra packaging has helped. I implemented a better recycling routine recently and am seeing a huge difference already in how much garbage we…
Day #8: DIY Anthro Inspired Rope Basket
Making a basket out of rope couldn’t be easier when the base happens to be a $1 mesh garbage can from the dollar store. I found mine at Dollar Tree. Using up a few different types and widths of rope I had on hand, some paint and a few other items from the…
Day 7: How to Make Pretty Retro Pot Holders
Hello crafty friends! I hope this finds you enjoying your January and hopefully enjoying our 31 day challenge to make, organize, decorate and cook our way thru the month with a No/Low Spend plan! Of course, the winter bugs have arrived at casa twelveOeight, so it seems as though it has taken me 12…
Day 6: How to Make Your Own Cake Mix (gluten free option too!)
Hello friends! I am really excited to share one of my favorite make-your-own-mix recipes today for Chocolate Cake Mix, with a gluten free option too! There have been many times I have opened my pantry to find one last cake mix on hand, and with a sigh of relief I can whip up a quick…
No spend month: Day 1 Getting started (it’s all about that pantry)
Welcome to our very first No Spend Challenge! I am so excited to be doing this, and if you are reading this for the first time, let me tell you what this will not be. This is not a 31 day exercise in making you feel like a financial failure, because you are not!…
No Spend January 2015 Challenge! Who is with me?
Ok, I know it’s technically not the new year yet, but I had to tell you about something I have been working on. As I have prepared for Christmas, wrapped gifts, made lists, and baked the days away, I realized how much stuff I have. Not only how blessed I am, but how…
How to make your own cleaning supplies
So my friend Haley and I had a chance to share some of our absolute favorite ways to recycle, DIY and upcycle our way around our homes with a wonderful group of women. We have a MOMS group that is a co-op designed to support, uplift and encourage mothers in a comfortable setting. We…
How to organize your pantry | Free bulk food printables!!
Brooke with Blissful Roots is a dynamo, and a girl after my own heart too. When faced with a bunch of those little bags from the bulk bins, she is amazing us once again with her super cute (and FREE!) pantry label printables!! How did you know my pantry is in sad shape right now…
No Bake Peanut Butter Cocoa Cereal Bars
Happy Saturday friends!! I hope this finds you well & enjoying your day. We are working on the house today & I continue to sort & organize craft supplies (UGH!) I am sharing a recipe I came up with this week during a drought of granola and cereal bars. I hope you like it too!…