• Revamp Your Wooden Furniture: A Simple How-To Guide

    Got some old wooden furniture that could use a makeover? Awesome, here’s a beginner, step-by-step guide, just for you. We’ll walk you through the process of turning tired furniture into trendy pieces that match your style. Follow these simple steps to achieve stunning results with your furniture refinishing project. 1. Set Up Your Space First…

  • Reusing Glass Jars – How to get the labels off

    If you’re an avid DIY-er, you know the satisfaction of reusing jars and containers for various projects, storage, glassware and more. But there’s one problem that often gets in the way: removing the labels. Sometimes they come off easily, but other times, they seem to be glued on with the strongest adhesive known to man.…

  • Beginner’s Guide to Growing Beets in Containers: Tips and Tricks for Fresh Homegrown Beets

    Growing beets in containers is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce without needing a large garden space. We’re going to explore the benefits of growing beets in containers, as well as the steps and tips you need to know to grow healthy and delicious beets in your own backyard. Bonus, if…

  • Grow Your Garden For Free – Seed Libraries

    Gardening can be an incredibly rewarding hobby. I’ve grown to love it in a very short amount of time.  Not only does it provide a source of fresh produce and beautiful flowers, but it’s also a great way to connect with nature and get some physical exercise.  Aka save money on food, therapy and a…

  • Starting a Vegetable Garden – Part 3

    Starting a Vegetable Garden – Part 3

    Things are getting exciting in the garden! Week 3 vegetable garden update.  Days 15-21 Project ‘Grow a Salad’ is really showing progress.  Out of 30 seeds, 17 have at least 1 sprout.  We’re ecstatic!  Obviously, we have a long road until we EAT.  But watching the growth is really a big part of the enjoyment of gardening. …

  • Starting a Vegetable Garden – Part 2

    Vegetable Garden update. Cukes leading the charge.

  • Everyone Kills Plants. You are not alone. My ups and downs with this Giant Avocado Seed.

    I don’t know who needs to hear this, but everyone kills plants, once and a while. Some just more often than others. Everyone posts about the successes, everyone likes and shares the perfect looking plants, including me.  I like to show off. But is everyone out there just growing perfect plants that never brown, dry…

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    Starting a Vegetable Garden

    We’re starting a vegetable and herb garden!  Living in Arizona [Phoenix Metro, for the last 1.5 years.] initially discouraged us from trying a garden because of the heat and intense sun.  Plus, we don’t really have any experience growing food.  We did have a short stint in Colorado with a couple of tomato plants that…

  • Paint by Numbers Date

    Paint by Numbers Date

    These days, paint by numbers isn’t just for kids! Just like adult coloring books, adult paint by numbers is fun, therapeutic, and a great way to add new art to your home.  So plan a paint by numbers date and get get creative with your better half.   This date will probably turn into a 4…