Category: spring
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Make it Monday: a cheap “bird gallery wall” that looks expensive
A few years ago, I discovered this ornate gold frame in a local discount store. The frame is cheap plastic, but from a distance, it looks like it’s much more high-end. I held on to it for a little bit, until I decided to print off this pretty bird from a public domain site. Bird […]
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Make it Monday: DIY spring wreath
You know I love a good Dollar Tree craft. This past weekend, I found myself with a little extra time and a little boredom. I went to Dollar Tree and I bought these things: I started by wiring the greenery to the wreath form. You have four rows on the wreath form, so I chose […]
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History of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day occurs each year on March 17- we typically observe it by wearing green and running around pinching those who forgot to do so (much to the dismay of parents and teachers everywhere). Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what are its origins? According to History.com, St. Patrick’s Day is an […]
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Foodie Friday: quick, easy and delicious spring recipes
We have been trying to find some easy recipes that are cheap to create. Trying to find cheap, easy recipes that the kids will eat that are ALSO healthy is almost impossible. Since everyone in our house likes to eat chicken, this one was a winner. For this recipe, you will need lemon juice, sliced […]
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Spring cleaning: our cleaning arsenal
It’s getting to be spring cleaning time and I am so ready to make my house fresh and clean and organized again…but I’m running a little low on free time to make that happen. As soon as spring break rolls around, I’ll be on it. Today, I’d like to share my favorite cleaning products with […]