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Simple and Affordable Mother’s Day Fun

If your budget doesn’t allow you to lavish mom with expensive gifts this Mother’s Day, don’t fret.  With a little planning and creativity you can make your mom feel like royalty minus the queen’s ransom. The key to creating memorable Mother’s Day gifts is to make them with love.  The other requirement is to have fun in the process.  The following homemade gift ideas are simple enough for young children to help with; plus, they don’t require a ton of money to make: Pretty Pots Materials: Unglazed terra cotta pot Acrylic paints Paint brushes Craft glue Embellishments (buttons, gems, stickers, … Continue reading →

Frugal Seashell Decorative Lighting Idea

My name is Nicole and I have an obsession with seashells. I really am addicted, and the bigger ones are always my favorites. However, I also adore those tiny little ones that you can barely see, so perfectly formed. I have hundreds in craft containers in my basement of all shapes, types and sizes. Our bedroom has a very sea-like theme and I am always on the lookout for new ideas. This one was the most fun. I was staring at my seashell containers one day, and decided I really need to do something with some of them. I began … Continue reading →