How To DIY Chinese Jackstones from Orphan Socks

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Remember playing Chinese jackstones? Nope, not the one with the rubber ball and pointy jacks, but the pillow ones, those 5 velvet-y mini bean bags of delight that you and your friends used to play after school. Find out how to make your own DIY set from orphan socks — yes, the ones whose matching pairs magically disappeared after your last load of laundry…and turn back the clock to your childhood (and bring the kiddies with you)!

DIY Simple Star Streamer / Advent Calendar

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Going back to the basics: using simple materials to decorate little areas around the home which need a little TLC. Five minutes, a few things from the dollar store, some paper clips and scrap paper are all we need. Then simply clip and hang…and spend the rest of the time (you would’ve spent decorating) with the family. Merry Christmas!

DIY Yummy (and healthy) Dog Treats

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Are you a dog lover who’s tired of guessing what kind of preservatives (and other unhealthy ingredients) are in their fur babies’ commercial treats? Try this simple homemade recipe from fellow dog mama, Ria, for an easy-to-make doggy treat that is not just delicious but good-for-them too. Plus, it’s safe for humans!

DIY Cheese and Pepper Pasta Your Kids Will Love

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Have you ever found yourself looking at an empty pantry at the end of a very busy week and wondering how you’re going to prepare a quick, satisfying meal for the kiddos before your next grocery run? Find out how to make a well-loved, simple, two-ingredient pasta dish your kids will love to have during mealtime.

DIY Cardboard Vending Machine

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A cardboard box transforms into a vending machine your child will enjoy creating! An engaging DIY project that will surely get your child’s creative juices flowing. Encourage fine motor skills, scissor skills, resourcefulness and coordination with simple materials you can find in your home.

How to Make A House, A Home…in Six Steps

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Starting from scratch on the homefront doesn’t have to be a daunting task, expert design advice from one who knows what she’s talking about takes the guesswork out of the “just moved in, now what?” home decorating process. Read on for 6 steps, former editor-in-chief, Rachelle wants you to know so you can start making your new house/condo/apartment into a place you can finally call home.

DIY Anti-Aging Facial Mask and Scrub

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Make your home an instant spa and treat your “mask-ne” with a simple and easy-to-make DIY facial mask and scrub. Three easily available ingredients are all you need to get your spa-at-home up and running. And guess what? It’s anti-aging too! Just what the doctor ordered to get our faces in tiptop shape under those oh-so-necessary safety masks and shields.

Space-Savers You Need For Your Desk Right Now

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As our desks become ground zero for all “from-home” functions, work/school/life clutter can get out of hand pretty quickly. We share with you 5 hardware store finds that will do wonders for your messy desks

DIY Paper Cup Popsicles

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Create a healthy summer dessert using everyday kitchen items and good-for-you breakfast ingredients with this simple DIY dessert

DIY Memory Box

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We all have them…travel souvenirs, graduation knickknacks, baby mementos, hotel keycards, dog-eared maps, leftover change from around the world and other nostalgic touchstones we can’t seem to get rid off.

A fun project to finally clear out those cluttered drawers and organize those priceless memories to create an art gallery of memoirs worthy of the Louvre…well, in our eyes anyway.

Relive those amazing family vacations and enjoy your trip down memory lane…we’ll all soon be booking flights to exotic destinations soon!