A charming black-framed chicken wire memo board adorns the wall, festooned with photos and inspiring quotes secured by wooden pegs. Above, a playful invitation reads, "Create Your Own Chicken Wire Memo Board!

DIY Chicken Wire Memo Board

When we painted our daughters’ room about four years ago, both girls wanted a lot of color. Since our oldest was 13 at the time, I tried to not be too much of a downer and so I allowed more color than I really wanted. It turned out to be beautiful and was just what …

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Close-up of handmade, lined zippered pouches labeled "gas" and "groceries," set against a background of cash and a pen. Text reads: "Create a lined zippered pouch and stay on budget this year." The image highlights budgeting with homemade pouches.

Tame Your Budget With a Lined Zippered Pouch Tutorial

Even in our digital age many people still use cash for certain things, like groceries, gasoline and clothes. It’s a great way to stay on budget, but there are challenges too. Keep track of your cash with this lined zippered pouch tutorial. Our family has used the envelope system since before Dave Ramsey made it …

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A lit beeswax candle in a glass jar, tied with pink and white string, sits on a stone surface next to sprigs of dried lavender against a dark background.

Easy Beeswax Candles in Mason Jars

There’s something deeply satisfying about making your own candles from pure beeswax — the soft glow, the light honey scent, and the knowledge that you crafted something natural and clean-burning. This guide will walk you through the entire process from sourcing the wax, melting tips, choosing the right wick for beeswax, plus safety and troubleshooting …

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A cozy fall crafting scene features a basket of wool yarn balls, dried autumn leaves, and knitted textiles next to an old book. The image warmly invites families to embrace the joy of fall crafts together.

Fall Crafts For the Whole Family

As the weather cools and the daylight shortens huddle up at home and make some fall crafts to pass the time in fun and creative fashion. The slower months of fall is the perfect time to learn new crafts or teach others crafts you know. It’s so important that we teach the next generation the …

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