How do you grow an Atlantic Giant Pumpkin? Last fall my family and I attended the Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival at a local nursery. There were about 10-20 mammoth pumpkins all competing for the grand prize. The winner was a 1600 pound pumpkin and it’s growers won $1000 in prize money. The world record […]
How to Make a Balloon Arch
How to make a balloon arch without helium If you are decorating for a party and want to add some decor that will make a big statement but without breaking the bank- try making a balloon arch. A balloon arch is inexpensive, easy to make and can be customized for a theme or event with […]
How to Permanently Kill Grass and Weeds with Salt, Vinegar and Dawn
What kills grass and weeds permanently? There are many ways to kill grass and weeds. Killing them permanently, however is quite difficult. To kill any kind of grass or weed permanently you need to attack and kill the plant’s roots. If you are trying to kill a large area of vegetation an easy way to […]
Harry Potter Brick Wall Mural Tutorial
Harry Potter Brick Wall My daughter and I have been reading the Harry Potter book series over the past several months. We are both enjoying the books and are really starting to get a bit nerdy about all things Harry Potter and Hogwarts. I recently decided to paint a Harry Potter brick wall mural inspired […]
Dandelion Root Tea Recipe- Make Tea from Garden Weeds!
Dandelion Root Tea Recipe Did you know those pesky dandelions growing in your yard are edible? Yup, and they are actually good for you too. As spring turns into summer more and more dandelions will start blooming in our yard and on the rest of the farm. It’s the perfect time to learn how to […]
Prepping for a Pet Sitter
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PONEVisibleDifferences #PurinaONEPets #Purina28DayChallenge #CollectiveBias How to Prep for a Pet Sitter My family travels a lot. We usually go on four or five trips every year. Sometimes it’s just me and my husband and sometimes it’s just me […]
Real Thin Brick Accent Wall Tutorial
Installing a brick accent wall in your home is an easy way to give your home more character and rustic charm. Thin veneer bricks give you the look of full sized bricks but they are thinner and lighter in weight, making it easier to lay a brick accent wall in your home. Brick Accent Wall […]
Small Bathroom Makeover on a Budget
Small Bathroom Makeover Today I’m sharing how I renovated my small bathroom on a budget. I have painted and re-painted this bathroom quite a few times over the past 10 years that we’ve lived in this house. I decided after I renovated our master bathroom last summer that DIYing almost all the work myself really […]
Essential Oil Perfume Recipe
Essential Oil Perfume Tutorial Tired of fake, overpowering perfumes that are can cause allergic reactions and are bad for the environment? Try making your own out of essential oils! You probably already have some essential oils in your pantry. These oils are great to use for a personal fragrance with aromatherapy benefits. Aromatherapy involves using […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Hey Gnomies, I’m pleased to announce a fun Mother’s Day giveaway I am hosting with California Design Den. California Design Den sells luxury bed sheet sets (I have a set that I have used for several months now and they are great!) They will be giving away one sheet set to one lucky winner. The […]
