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Fresh fall weather means more outdoor fun. Read on for stories about riding your bike.

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This is a project that can be adapted and transformed into all kinds of stuff. I really want to see what you come up with on this one. The two that I made cost around $70 combined. You will need tw…

Ready to up your furniture-making game? How about turning pallets into a bookshelf-meets-table in under an hour?

Free plans how to build vegetable bin cupboards from ana-white.com

All this month I will be featuring storage and organization projects. If you have anything you’d like to share, let me know! January is a perfect time to start anew and spend some time organizing stuff. It is actually one of the more popular resolutions. And unlike “drop 30 pounds”, organizing is easy to dive […]

This soup is lovingly simmered on the stove or in the crock pot to produce the richest Beef Barley Soup recipe I've ever tasted.

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup, so delicious, it's gone before I can try it myself! There's a reason that this tasty soup is a family favourite!

An easy, hearty and comforting stuffed pepper soup that's so easy to make and something the whole family will love. So delicious!

A cozy chicken wild rice soup made right in the slow cooker. This soup is creamy, loaded with vegetables, plus the ingredients are right in your pantry!

Learn how to make your own first aid kit for your cat at home. Include essential supplies and tools in your cat first aid kit. Also, learn about some common feline emergency situations.

Dog water safety tips for swimming and boating with your dog this summer. Don't assume your dog can swim and if you're out in a boat or raft, your pup should have a life preserver on.

The Be Prepared Summer Challenge is a series of bite size things you can do to get prepared. Grab the family and join us! This week: Pets in Disasters

We all know it’s important to puppy proof a home…but sometimes, once our dogs are out of that chewing stage, we forget that there are still so many potential hazards around the house. Today we wanted to share this special infographic from Trade Price Tiles about dangers in your home:

How do you make a candle? As a person who has experience making candles, I am often asked this question. People are surprised to hear that it is much more than just melting wax, adding fragrance and color then pouring it into a container with a...

Candles are a great way to add soft light to any space! Learn the differences between the main candle varieties and how easy it is to make your own!

Learn How to Scent Candles with Spices so your home will smell like fall. These easy and frugal fall scented candles smell amazing and make a great gift!

Candles make an elegant and timeless gift for everyone. Quality candles can be expensive, and you are usually left with a bunch of wax that gets tossed in the garbage. Instead of wasting all of that wonderful wax, combine it with some fragrant coffee grounds to create dazzling, coffee-scented candles at home.

Learn the candle making basics by following this easy DIY tutorial. Find out how to make candles for yourself or as a gift to your families and friends.

Some brides where non-white wedding dresses down the aisle, and that is quite alright. There's no code governing the proper use of wedding dresses. In fact, this year will be an epic year of colorful weddings.

Pronovias wedding dresses 2015 collection creates an effortlessly beautiful look with intricate embroidery details, sexy open-back designs, and feminine silhouettes. Take a look and happy pinning!