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Green Projects that Save You Money and Raise Your Spirits

Here are some of my favorite green projects that give you big rewards. 1. Take the Nature Cure. Just being out in nature is great for reducing stress. Click here for fun ways to do that--including some amazing benefits of playing in the dirt! Don't knock it until you've tried it! Maybe pot up some cherry tomatoes and hot peppers? Yum. 2. … [Read more...]

Upcycle, Recycle, Have Fun!

Dolce and Gabbana for Less! I love upcycling. You can have a lot of fun and create all sorts of amazing things while you save money and go green. Here are some of my favorite recycling and upcycling projects. 1. Create a Dolce and Gabbana denim bag for nearly nothing instead of paying over $1200 for it. Of course you don't get the label, … [Read more...]

Can You Wash Silk? Is Sllk Affordable? Yes!

Simple Silk Top Can you wear silk all year long? Yes! It keeps you warm in cool weather and cool in hot weather. Can you wash silk? Is silk an affordable luxury? Yes, but you need to watch out for a few things. Can You Wash Silk? You can wash silk if it says "Dry Clean Recommended" or "Hand Washable." Do not wash silk if it says … [Read more...]

Creativity: Sometimes It’s a Disease (15 Ways to Reuse Packing Paper)

Recycling? I know this will come off like bragging, but it's really not. I'm confessing that I have a disease. It's the disease of a brain that won't leave well enough alone. It really is a curse. My disease surfaced recently while visiting our engaged daughter. Wedding gifts kept arriving, often packed in perforated paper, hereafter … [Read more...]

DIY Tree Stump Tables

Stump to Side TableI just had to put this up. Isn't this clever? They took tree stumps from a fallen tree and turned them into side tables. I love the look and it goes well with contemporary decor.Basically they just leveled the stumps and used Minwax Colonial Walnut Wood-Sheen Rubbing Stain followed by Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane to seal it and … [Read more...]

3 Trees for Fall Color: Autumn Blaze Maple is Not the Only Crayon in the Box

Autumn Blaze MapleAre you dreaming of a beautiful red tree for your Fall yard? Many people are planting an Autumn Blaze Red Maple for its crimson color. But consider a few other fall beauties as well.Autumn Blaze grows to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity. The foliage is very dense and provides a lot of shade. That can reduce your air … [Read more...]

5 Great Jeans Recycling Projects: Pretty Amazing!

Easy DIY Jeans Purse I love recycling jeans. The fabric is sturdy and seems to have 9 lives. Here are some of my favorite projects using old jeans. 1. DIY Bean Bag Game from Jeans Pockets: These are almost no-sew. Just cut the back pockets from jeans (including the fabric underneath), fill with dried beans or split peas, and sew up … [Read more...]