The holidays are such a wonderful time of year for most people. With five young children, our house is very busy all year long, but even more so when the holidays roll around. Having a large family can also make the holiday season a bit costly. Luckily, we have thrift stores such as Goodwill we know we can […]
Adopt US Kids Celebrates 10 Years and More Than 22,000 Children Adopted from Foster Care
As a mom, I can’t begin to imagine seeing my children separated from one another. They may fight and drive each other crazy now, but when they grow up, they will appreciate having one another to rely on. Siblings need one another and my heart breaks thinking about the children in the foster care system […]
Jay Franco’s Spider-Man Zippysack is Every Boy’s Dream.
If you’re like me who have active boys who want nothing to do with making their beds up in the morning. That takes way too much time out of the playful things they have to do each day! So not only did my son *love* the Jay Franco & Sons Zippysack, but I was pretty happy with it as well. Let me tell you why.
Bears For Humanity Organic Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals are amazing creatures all on their own. Filled with squishy goodness, features that make your kids fall in love, and even nurture them as if they were their very own sweet baby. What could possibly be better than an ordinary stuffed animal? An organic stuffed animal, made in the U.S.A, hand-sewn by at-risk […]
Add a Beautiful Water Feature for Tropical Look #LowesCreator
I love a good water feature. But how can you install one quickly and personalize it for your garden design?
The Importance of Outdoor Time for Kids
Growing up, it was not uncommon for us to be seen playing in the dirt, going barefoot, and riding our bikes until the porch lights came on. Things may be different today, but it is still such a great feeling to get outside with the kids and enjoy nature. No matter where you might hang […]
Living Wall Planter for Natural Privacy Screening
Check out this beautiful living wall planter that creates a natural screen for privacy, shade, or blocking an eye-sore, while also improving the curb-appeal of your home. Another great Lowe’s Creative Ideas post idea!
High Strung Movie #HighStrungMovie
A movie filled with music, dance, and passion that is sure to keep you on the edge of you seat as you follow Ruby Adams and Johnnie Blackwell as their stories unfold and intertwine.
Gorgeous Tiled Wooden Planter DIY for Garden Decor #LowesCreator
This tiled planter has the look of a $200 premium, upscale piece. It’s an incredible accent piece with eye-catching, heavy durability. And it cost me less than $70!
Garden Pathways – What to Use to Pave or Cover a Walkway
Gardeners use pathways and walkways in the garden to create space, define boundaries and lead viewers from one area to another. How gardeners use their pathways will impact what types of materials they want to use, and how to design their garden paths. Here are some garden walkway materials and the pros and cons of […]
Edible Landscaping Resources
There are so many gardening companies and products out there that it can feel very overwhelming when you are starting out. Here you’ll find some of the resources shown or discussed in the book Gardening Like a Ninja: A Guide to Sneaking Edibles Into Your Landscape, as well as others I personally like.
10 Spring Blooming Perennials
Many perennial plants are just breaking dormancy in the spring and won’t be blooming until summer or fall. These great plants, however, add spring color with early flowers. Be sure to include at least of these for cheerful color early in the growing season. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spp.) – Hardy to zones 5-9. Part shade spring […]
