“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.“ -Helen Keller Let us ask you this question: Is your two seconds of comfort really worth the destruction of the planet’s trees and old growth forests?
Easily Renew the Outdated
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“I deeply believe that a beautiful decor can have a beneficial influence on our lives.” -Albert Hadley A trip to the second hand store or your attic will save you bundles of money if you renew outdated home décor.
DIY Garden Burlap Lamp Shade
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“Being frugal does not mean being cheap! It means being economical and avoiding waste.” -Catherine Pulsife We have this floor lamp that has fallen over too many times to count and the shade has been fixed, taped and stuck back on every time. Stupid lamp!
New Year’s Eve Party Inspiration
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“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” -Einstein A New Year’s Eve party idea cam about in the mid-1980’s. During New Year’s Eve (also a cousin’s birthday) we decided we wanted party hats but no one had bought any so
Repurposed Kitchen Canisters
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“Just as we cannot blame others for destroying the environment, so we cannot look to others to protect the environment. Responsibility for both begins at home.” -Paul Griss, The Daily Planet Last week while cleaning out our cabinets we found our old kitchen canisters that had been pushed to the back of one of the […]
Guilt Free Gift Wrap!
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“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” ~Andy Rooney Do you ever feel guilty buying gift wrap paper when it’s only going to end up torn to shreds when the gifts are handed out? We know we do! We think that poor tree deserved better.
Small Business Saturday Plant Sale!
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“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -Milton Berle First there was Black Friday, then came Cyber Monday, now there is Small Business Saturday on November 26th! The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.
A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
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“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” -Epictetus The thought of the holidays can be stressful because there’s too much to do in too little time, and sometimes, for too many people. We ask, why do we do it […]
Clean-Up! The Party is Over
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“Don’t agonize, organize.” ~Florynce R. Kennedy The party is over, the guests have gone, and it’s that dreaded day after when we see the fallout of a massive Halloween bomb that exploded in your home. Now it’s time to clean-up.
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