This kayak and SUP storage rack is a great example of “necessity is the mother of invention”. A huge thank you to Kreg / Buildsomething for sponsoring today’s post. Stand-up paddle boarding has taken over as our favorite summer activity with kayaking and bicycle riding close behind! These activities also mean finding a place to store these big “toys”. Well… View Post
Americana Fabric Scrap Wreath
At my local thrift store it pays to be 55+ on Tuesday. Or a student on Wednesday. Or a family on Thursday. Why??? Because on those days everything is 50% off for those in that category. So on one of those days ? I picked up three men’s button down shirts for about $6. That’s cheaper than buying fabric! And… View Post
My First Vegetable Garden
Back in April, I saw a sign for garden plots for rent just a mile or so up the road and since I live in a condo and don’t have my own yard I impulsively decided that this would be the summer of my first vegetable garden. Maybe I thought I wouldn’t have en0ugh to do this summer <insert huge eyeroll>… View Post
Limbo Game Station
Welcome back to this month’s edition of the Power Tool Challenge. This month our theme is Summer Fun so I made a Limbo Game Station. It’s sure to provide lots of summer fun for kids of all ages! Who remembers playing limbo? I was never very good at it but it was still fun to play! Were you the limbo… View Post
Patriotic Dresden Plate Quilted Wall Hanging
I love to decorate my home with red, white, and blue decor items for summer. I guess because summer kicks off with Memorial Day and I decorate with red, white, and blue and then keep it up all summer long. Those patriotic colors just say “summer” to me. But I also love bright, pretty, floral-like colors in summer also. So when… View Post