When I was planning my best friend's baby shower, I immediately knew that I wanted to do onesie decorating. I love a cute craft. But what I quickly learned was my idea of a good time was not necessarily everyone else's. There was a lot of fear that the onesies would turn out... not good. [...]
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DIY Paper Chain: A fun way to plan
An easy and fun way to plan for a big event, whether it be a trip or a wedding.
Why a $21 greenhouse is the best purchase I made this winter
If you haven't gathered yet, I am really a fanatic about plants and gardens. I have loved them since the first time my Dad showed be a Burpee's catalog. In first grade, my parent's bought me a definitely not-my-reading-level book on butterfly gardens, so I could design by first garden. In my Easter basket, my [...]
How to fire cure bamboo in your backyard
When I moved to Newport, Rhode Island, I didn't expect for my backyard to have enough bamboo to feed a family of pandas. I thought of bamboo really as something that only grows where pandas live i.e. not Rhode Island. But as it turns out bamboo does grow in Newport, and my backyard does, in [...]
5 houseplants with stunning pink leaves
I love houseplants. I love the color pink. And, when you put the two together, I'm sold. So of course, I have a small collection and a wish list (looking at you Pink Princess). Here are six houseplants with stunning pink leaves. Variegated Rubber Tree Variegate Rubber Tree has patches of pink in it's leaves. [...]
Calathea Identification: 5 popular varieties
If you're trying to figure out what type of calathea you have, here are five common varieties to get you started.
How to shop Brimfield Flea Market like a pro
I plan my entire calendar year around Brimfield Flea Market. I have literally used it as a "floating holiday" before for work and at least 30% percent of my furniture (including a tulip table I got for $40!) comes from the three-times a year market. (The Brimfield Flea Market 2020 dates are May 12-17, July [...]
25 must-do things in Panama City Beach, Florida
If you're looking for things to do in Panama City Beach on your own, with your partner or with your family, here are 25 things to do in PCB suggested by someone who lived there.
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The best way to cut open a pomegranate
There is a way of cutting open a pomegranate without your kitchen and clothes looking like a murder scene. It’s actually really easy and doesn’t involve bowls of water special knives or anything like that, just a basic paring knife and a cutting board The inside of a pomegranate is divided into a lot of [...]
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