I know you’re all wondering how I can possibly avoid a winter power outage. I obviously have no control over the electric power service. I certainly don’t have a magic weather machine to control the winter weather. However, I can assure you I have successfully avoided winter power outages for more than a decade. It… Continue reading How to Avoid a Winter Power Outage by Being Prepared –
Category: DIY
Merican Camper Renovation – Progress Update 1
2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB Renovation (Update 1) – My daughter and son-in-law purchased a used 2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB camper in order to travel across the United States during their summer breaks from college. They did not pay a ton for this camper, and they knew it was going to require some degree of camper renovation. A… Continue reading Merican Camper Renovation – Progress Update 1
Washcloth Teddy Bear DIY
Washcloth Teddy Bear DIY [with Video Tutorial] – This Washcloth Teddy Bear is so easy to make and just adorable! We will be making these with our youth group this Sunday evening to add to our shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. This gives our youth a chance to really get involved with… Continue reading Washcloth Teddy Bear DIY
DIY Dipped Pumpkins Video Tutorial
Anyone can make these simple DIY Dipped Pumpkins! This fun fall craft would make a nice addition to your Thanksgiving display or other autumn decorations. Dipping pumpkins takes less time and leaves less mess than traditional pumpkin carving activities, and these DIY Dipped Pumpkins will last longer because you aren’t cutting into the pumpkin. We… Continue reading DIY Dipped Pumpkins Video Tutorial
Peanut Butter Pumpkins
These Peanut Butter Pumpkins are adorable and so easy to make! They’ll look impressive on the table at any autumn gathering. What recipe can be simpler than mixing common ingredients and adding food coloring? No cooking! No baking! This is a great recipe to add to your holiday favorites. My 11-year-old was able to make… Continue reading Peanut Butter Pumpkins
Dollar Tree Christmas Slime
Dollar Tree Christmas Slime (3 fun varieties) – Check out the video below to see the surprising turn of events as this simple Dollar Tree Christmas Slime tutorial suddenly becomes a slime-making challenge. Which Christmas slime will take the prize – Snowflake Slime, Santa Hat Slime, or Christmas Tree Slime? Join the slime-making experts at… Continue reading Dollar Tree Christmas Slime
Conquering the Closet of Doom – Part 1
Closet Cleaning for Hoarders – This is not your ordinary closet cleaning tutorial! Join me as I bravely enter the Closet of Doom. Will I escape in one piece? Will I survive the unknown? Will I ever emerge again? Only time will tell. *This post may contain affiliate links. Perhaps I’ll find Narnia instead of… Continue reading Conquering the Closet of Doom – Part 1
Monster Eyeball Slime and Spider Slime Video Tutorial
Monster Eyeball Slime & Spider Slime – This crazy slime is super fun and easy to make. It can be made by adding plastic eyeballs, spiders, or any other silly, small toys to your favorite slime recipe! It would make a great party favor. Watch our video tutorial below to find out how to… Continue reading Monster Eyeball Slime and Spider Slime Video Tutorial
Incredible Edible Slime Video Tutorial
This Incredible Edible Slime only takes 3 common ingredients, and it’s so easy to make! Watch our video tutorial below to see just how easy and fun. *This post may contain affiliate links. We adapted this recipe from one found at The Soccer Mom Blog. She has lots of other great slime… Continue reading Incredible Edible Slime Video Tutorial
The Taming of the Socks in 572 Easy Steps
Watch as our family of seven tackles the daunting task of mating several laundry baskets full of mismatched socks. Will we succeed in our the mission? If your family has a sock problem, you need to see how we accomplished this goal in only 572 easy steps. You too can solve this common laundry nightmare once and… Continue reading The Taming of the Socks in 572 Easy Steps