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The Secret Ingredient for the Best Deviled Eggs

Time to get your best deviled eggs recipe ready! Deviled eggs are a classic dish, that we love to serve at our Easter dinner. How about you, are deviled eggs one of the sides you serve on Easter? Certainly deviled eggs are a favorite year round and they make a great healthy snack. Whenever I make them, there's definitely a lot of excitement, especially from the grandkids. They LOVE them! They’re easy to make, only require a handful of ingredients plus my favorite secret ingredient! Are you curious?! Where Did Deviled Eggs Get It's Name Are you curious how deviled eggs…

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March 22, 2023

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How to Make an Easy Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting

Are you looking for a delicious cookie dough frosting recipe that's easy to follow? Look no further! This cherry chocolate chip cookie dough frosting is the perfect way to take your desserts up a notch. Not only is it super simple to make, but it also looks great and tastes amazing. With Valentine's Day right around the corner I was looking for a way to garnish our Fudgy Brownies. I began experimenting with our cookie dough frosting recipe, looking for the right combination that would be perfect for Valentine's Day. And let me tell you the addition of the Maraschino cherries…

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February 8, 2023

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How to Build Melamine Shelves in a Closet

Are you looking for a way to maximize storage space in your closet? Then you'll want to check out our melamine shelves. They are an easy, durable and affordable way to get the most out of your closet. As we were building the home office library, I knew that my husband would not need this closet storage space. So I quickly started making plans for storing my extra home decor. I knew that I didn't want painted wood shelves, because in no time the paint wears off as bins are slid across the surface. The answer then was melamine shelves. In…

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January 12, 2023

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How to Make a Christmas Wreath with Yarn

Looking for a festive and unique wreath for your front door this Christmas wreath? Look no further than this chunky yarn Christmas wreath! Generally I make a fresh wreath for my front door each year for Christmas. However, this year I really wanted a warm and cozy look for my Christmas decor and what could be more cozy than a chunky soft yarn wreath. This easy DIY tutorial will show you how to make your own yarn wreath quickly and easily, using just basic crochet skills. Not only is it the perfect beginner crochet project, but it's really quick and easy too! Whether…

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December 17, 2022

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How to Make a Fresh Christmas Wreath Like a Pro

I love the scent of fresh evergreens as Christmas! So, I generally add a fresh Christmas wreath to my front door for the holidays. The typical fresh Christmas wreath, while beautiful can be expensive. Because of the expense for a large fresh evergreen wreath, I choose to make my own. It’s a great way of welcoming holiday guests, and it’s a feast for your eyes and well as that fantastic scent! Today I'll share how to create your own beautiful fresh Christmas wreath with this step-by-step guide! If you enjoy making things with your own two hands, this is a great…

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December 1, 2022

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How to make a Beautiful Faux Tree That Looks Real

Are you looking for a statement piece for your home, but don't want to deal with the hassle of caring for a real plant? Look no further than creating your own faux tree! Not only do faux trees require minimal maintenance, they also allow you to customize the size and style to fit your space. While I love the beauty and vibe that real plants add to any room, I also knew in this basement office it would not be practical. So the solution is a faux tree. While there are many options for purchasing faux trees, however if you'd like…

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October 25, 2022

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What You Need to Know Before Making Shaker Doors with a Router

It's week two of the One Room Challenge and this week we've built and installed two built-in bookshelves with shaker doors. Don't you think shaker doors are a classic! Have you ever considered making your own shaker doors? Last spring we built the wall of built-ins in Steph's basement, but we didn't build the shaker doors, her husband did. So we thought it was time to learn this skill ourselves. Before we began making our shaker doors I asked Dan for his advise. He gave me the router bits and said I'd understand how it all went together once I practiced…

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October 4, 2022

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How to Make Personalized Christmas Ornaments with Nostalgic Memories

To express our gratitude for our blessings this year, we chose to create meaningful nostalgic personalized Christmas ornaments. Certainly, gratitude for family is top on my list. And what better way to honor and remember your family members than with unique, personalized Christmas ornaments on your tree this year. Not only will these ornaments help us remember our loved ones, but also will evoke fond memories of those loved ones who are no longer with us and cherish Christmases past. With this in mind, we hope you’ll follow along and learn how to transfer photos onto an ordinary ceramic tile to…

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September 15, 2022

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65 Simple DIY Fall Decor Ideas You Can Make Today

Fall is one of the best times of year to get creative with your home decor. Certainly there are so many great diy fall decor ideas that can help you bring in the warmth and cozy vibes of the season. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is to incorporate natural elements into my decor. I love using leaves, acorns, and branches to create unique and affordable pieces. Another great way to add a touch of fall to your home is to use pumpkins. You can find small pumpkins at most craft stores, or you can even use real…

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August 11, 2022

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How to Easily Make a DIY Round Coffee Table

Have you ever searched and searched for a piece of furniture and just can't find what you're looking for? That's clearly the case when I was looking for a round coffee table for our basement family room. Today, we'll be sharing how to easily make a DIY round coffee table from an old dining table. Because of the size of my sectional, I needed a 54" diameter round coffee table. And not only are they hard to come by, but when I found a few, they were terribly expensive or not the right style for my room. So that meant we…

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July 28, 2022