• Do it Yourself,  Miscellaneous,  Uncategorized

    The Top Five Basic Tools Every Home Should Have

    handy with tools, but a few basic tools can help you accomplish small projects on your own without relying on your hubby to do them all. Downside is that tools can be quite expensive, and it’s easy to end up with too many tools that don’t offer much help. So, here a simple list of the top five basic tools every home should have. 1. Hammer There’s no doubt about it – a hammer is one of the most important tools you can have around the house. The most versatile type of hammer is a claw hammer, which has two flat prongs on the end through which you can pry…

  • Crafts,  Do it Yourself,  Kids,  Thrifty Moms

    5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Diy

    Well, every Mother’s Day I feel like it’s my birthday.  Since my birthday is immediately after the Christmas holidays and New Year’s celebration, I look forward to feeling a little extra special on Mother’s Day.  Each year I go eat a Braum’s hamburger and a butter pecan shake. 🙂 Yum! So today I’m sharing 5 Mother’s Day gift ideas for those who like DIY projects! I created a board on Pinterest for “Mother’s Day Craft Ideas” — I’ll add to it as I find more!  I’ve started off pinning a few ideas from the projects listed below. 1. Homemade Bird Houses for Bird Loving Moms Check out all these Bird…