Mama's got some new shoes. Actually they are my old sandals that I love to wear around the house. They are just too comfortable to throw out. I have newer sandals that look great, but they are nowhere near as comfy as my old ones. You'll see in the photo just how shabby my old sandals were. Some of the original camel color had worn off and … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Earth Day and a 358 MPG Car
I don't get too excited about Earth Day anymore. That's mainly because developing countries pollute so much and we have so little influence on that. Perhaps it's helpful to look back at progress made in the US since the first Earth Day.What color are your paper napkins, toilet paper, and tissues? White? That's not always been the case. Believe … [Read more...]
March Blog Round-Up
Looking back at March, there were many really good articles around the blogosphere. While I'm taking an April Fool's theme, all of these articles are the real deal. Here are some that are not to be missed.Money Cone dishes the dirt on "Companies I Won't Do Business With"This makes me think of the old song lyric, "We won't get fooled again!" You … [Read more...]
Boost Your WiFi with a Beer Can!
Picture your favorite brew here.Here's a clever hack, all legal, to boost your wifi reception for free. Just a piece of beer can cut into a little semi-circle can boost your reception by a couple of bars.The metal piece is attached to your router, so there's no weird thing hanging on your laptop, etc. If your wifi has been spotty this might … [Read more...]
DIY French Memento Board or Picture Frame
I love fabric mememto boards. They add a pop of color to a room. Depending on what fabric and colors you choose you can create a look that goes with your decor style. They are great for displaying photos and keepsakes & make great gifts. (Great to take to college.) Now I see you can use the same treatment on a picture frame. You can redo any … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Slippers with Felted Soles
These are just so cozy looking. Wouldn't these be great holiday gifts? And they are easy to make using old sweaters. If you don't have any around that you want to use for this, make a trip to your local thrift store, Good Will, etc. Often the price of a sweater is the same for a large man's sweater as a small woman's sweater. So look for what … [Read more...]
Amazing DIY Lamps to Inspire You
Lamps are some of the easiest decor items to save money on with a bit of creativity. Sometimes just paint can transform an old lamp into something you love. Then there are those magical transformations that become personal style statements, all for very little money. A Pottery Barn look that I like is a very large wine bottle that you wire up … [Read more...]
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