I wanted to find a DIY kid friendly Valentine’s Day craft reusing something that we had in the house.  I had no idea what to use or what to make so I was just standing in my kitchen looking around and out of the corner of my eye, I found them.  I bought 3 containers of Planters Peanuts, Dry-Roasted/Honey Roasted, 16 Ounce to make a peanut cluster (I’ll share … Continue Reading...

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DIY Umbrella Stand

Updated Post: Simple DIY Umbrella Stand

For a couple years now we haven’t had a patio table, but we also do not have any shade, what so ever, in my backyard.  There are no trees to shade us, no pergola, no gazebo, nothing!  I didn’t want to get rid of my patio table umbrella because we desperately need shade when we sit out there.  My husband and I decided to improvise and … Continue Reading...

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Sitting outside in watching baseball games in the beginning of April…here in the Chicagoland area…it’s pretty windy…and chilly.  You need to start the season off with a bunch of blankets and warm clothes.  However, this year, our weather has been a little goofy with it being 80 degrees one day and 50 the next. I brought my blanket to our Saturday game and was so happy I had it.  I was nice and toasty warm!… Continue Reading...

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I found this DIY baseball wreath on Pinterest and I don’t remember where/how I stumbled upon it, but when I saw it, I knew I wanted to make it.  The one that was shown didn’t have the DK or the number 3 and as you can tell, I more or less customized it for my son’s team and used his number to show my support. It is also a little different, not sure if it … Continue Reading...

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