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The Making Life House and Property Update for 2018-2019
The other day we were reflecting on all the things we’ve done to our house and property since we moved in October of 2018. The house had “good bones” you…
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Vintage School Desk Upcycle – DIY Furniture Makeover (Plus Video)
If you’ve checked out our blog before then you know that we love a few things. We love making things. We love repurposing things. And lastly, we love auctions. This…
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How to Make a Margaret Tiger Costume
This year my three-year-old daughter changed her mind many times about what she wanted to be for Halloween. She wanted to be a pumpkin. She wanted to be a snake.…
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How to Build a DIY Fire Pit in 1 HOUR (PLUS Video)
Every house or property NEEDS to have an outdoor fire pit. Some of our family’s favorite memories have been spent around a bonfire or campfire. Whether you like to roast…
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How to Unwind a Hank of Yarn Without Any Special Tools (Two Ways)
I remember it clearly. The first time I encountered a hank of yarn. I went to a local yarn shop in Pittsburgh and bought what was clearly a superior variety…
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Meet the Maker | Clarissa Soap Maker on How to Make Cold Process Soaps
Almost a year ago we had our first “meet the maker” on the Making Life – Meet the Maker with Shennandoah Ditter. Today we’re introducing another good friend who is…
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How to Make an Easy Mermaid Art Canvas With Buttons and Your Cricut
Mermaids are so popular right now! And why not? They’re imaginative, beautiful, and enchanting. So why not create a bit of mermaid art for your home? Disclosure: As an…
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DIY Felt Board Tutorial
I went down memory lane the other day and found a very old tutorial I had written about a felt board. I thought it would be nice to share that…
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How to Freeze Blueberries and Strawberries: What to Do With Frozen Blueberries and Strawberries
We love to pick berries. This year we hit up the strawberry patch and the blueberry patch. The kids enjoy u-picks and so do I! Most people pick more berries…
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Free Summer Responsibility Chart Idea for Kids
The summertime can be really fun. Vacations. Swimming. Sunshine. No school. It can also be an unsettling time for some. If your kids go off to school from fall to…
