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DIY Dried Orange Garland and Citrus Ornaments

DIY Dried Citrus Orange Garland

As seen in Mother Earth Living Magazine I love homemade Christmas decorations, especially ones that are friendly to the environment. Today, as part of the the 12 Days of Handmade Christmas series, I’m sharing how to make a traditional dried orange garland and ornaments. The orange garlands are perfect for stringing on the tree and around your […]

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DIY Healing Heart Packs

Do your kids get bumps and bruises as often as mine do? We’ve used different versions of these hot and cold packs for years now–today I’m showing you how to make your own DIY healing heart packs to store in your freezer at the ready for whatever boo-boos come your way! Check out the full […]

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Thrift Store Dress Repair

This post is sponsored by Goodwill SA.I happened across this Banana Republic dress at Goodwill the other day and I almost squealed out loud. But then I looked closer and saw why it had been donated. There were a couple holes in the top where some of the jewels had gone missing, and there was […]

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5 Green Gifts for Moms

Calling all people with awesome mamas in your life! Have you bought her a Mother’s Day gift yet? No pressure or anything, but it’s just over a week away! Don’t sweat though, I’ve got five awesome finds that not only will she love, but Mother Nature will, too. Hey Chris (that’s my hubby), this post’s […]

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Austin Treehouse | Sustainable Home Improvement

Earlier this month I was invited up to Austin for a tour of Treehouse, a home improvement store dedicated to sustainable living. I drooled over their website and immediately made plans to go. I’ve never heard about a home improvement store dedicated to sustainability, and was excited to meet with local bloggers to learn more. […]

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