the monthly roundup May 2017

The Monthly Roundup ~ May 2017

Today is my 1 year blogiversary!  This kind of snuck up on me y’all!  I didn’t realize today was the day until I logged in & WordPress said “happy anniversary!”  As exciting as that is, I have nothing special planned for today besides the regular monthly roundup.  My son graduates tonight, so this week has […] Read more…

Recycled Seed Starters & Seed Organization

  Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad.  This does not change your cost it just helps keep this blog running.  Thanks for your support!  See Privacy Policy & Affiliate Deals page for more information. Today’s post was supposed to be about […] Read more…

DIY Macrame Frame

Do y’all remember macrame?  My mother had a macrame planter for years in her living room.  Well, it’s making a come back & I’m not complaining!  I love anything crafty especially if it involves yarn or fabric.  This project is part DIY & part yarny goodness.  That means it’s okay for Monday, which is all […] Read more…

For the Love of Nutella!

  Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad.  This does not change your cost it just helps keep this blog running.  Thanks for your support!  See Privacy Policy & Affiliate Deals page for more information. It’s Friday, so who needs a sweet […] Read more…

Magazine Rack Repurposed to Trellised Planter

Today’s DIY post does involve plants, but it’s still a DIY project!  I’ve got gardening on the brain right now y’all!  This was a quick little project that only takes a day at most.  That’s really only because of waiting for paint to dry.  A magazine rack repurposed also means one less thing in my […] Read more…

How to Fix a Low Neckline with a Pleat

Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off?  Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack.  Some have good tailors while some just got lucky!  I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting.  So, […] Read more…

What a Mother Really Wants

It’s the Friday before Mother’s Day, do y’all have a gift yet?  There’s always the typical – flowers, dinner, chocolate, spa days, etc.  This post is not about material things for your mother.  It’s about those things that cannot be bought & hold way more meaning with most mothers.  I’ll try to keep it light, […] Read more…