Be it a flower or a vegetable, gardens are a wonderful place to introduce children to growing plants and enjoying nature. Gardens should be a
Tag: DIY
DIY Christmas Ornaments From Canning Lids and Rings
I believe Christmas trees should be decorated with family memories. What better way to do so, than to make your own beautiful ornaments! You don’t
Winter Travel Survival Tips
Winter survival kits are not just for motorists who drive back roads. Unexpected weather conditions can find even city drivers in a predicament. No matter
3 DIY All Natural Skin Care Recipes
Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger. Let’s also face the fact, few of us age like fine wine. Now I want
DIY Scented Candles on the Cheap!
Before you drop a small fortune on scented candles, try this easy DIY instead! A candle is a simple thing, but there is something
Why You Need to Make a Toad Abode
Sadly, most folks aren’t very keen on toads. Many consider them ugly and gross. People avoid them because of the myth that a toad can
Super Easy DIY Yarn Flowers – Make a Bouquet!
I’ll admit, I’m kinda on a DIY decor kind of kick right now. Last week I made a shabby chic burlap bunny, and this week
DIY Shabby Chic Burlap Bunny
So many Easter decorations have more of a childish theme to them. And while the country kids are still little, it is nice to have
Wood Slice Snowmen Ornaments
If you have been around the blog the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed I have kind of been on a wood kick.
DIY Painted Wood Slice Ornaments
Over the summer, one of our neighbors cut down a Black Walnut tree. The tree company that dropped it and took it, left behind a
DIY Log Candlesticks
This summer, one of our neighbors cut down a beautiful Black Walnut tree. They sold the tree to a wood company, because they hated the
Easy DIY Vultures!
A few Christmases back my uncle gave me four pink flamingos. I’m still not sure why he decided I needed four pink birds for my
Easy DIY Beehive (with Bees!)
Our county fair is coming up next month and that means the oldest country kid is busy making projects to enter. This easy DIY beehive
Homemade Bee Condo (For Mason Bees)
I know a few of you are thinking “why would you want to build a bee condo!?!?” Well, because if you garden, plants need to
Minecraft Birthday Party (on a budget)
Recently the oldest country kid turned 10 years old. When I asked him what theme he wanted for his birthday, he had said Minecraft before