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I am a hardcore DIY-er armed with minimal background knowledge and google. Should be fun, right???

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Even Better DIY Laundry Detergent

Posted on September 3, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Thanks to my kids’ crazy skin allergies, I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for over two years. While I’ve gotten spoiled to having really clean laundry (I almost never do presoaking or pretreating at all now), I’ve always been … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged Borax, fragrant detergent, homemade laundry detergent, Homemade Laundry Soap, Oxyclean, Purex Crystals

Cat Litter Box Cover From an Old End Table

Posted on August 20, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I gave Suquay, my cat, away yesterday.  It was really hard, but I know she’ll be well cared for in her wonderful new home.  But before giving this to Amber (Suquay’s new owner) I wanted to show you what has … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY! Tagged DIY, end table modified, Litter box cover

Homemade Eye Makeup Remover

Posted on August 8, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I originally found this recipe on Pinterest, and I have LOVED it.  This stuff actually works better than anything I’ve ever bought.  And the vast likelihood is, if you’re a mom, it’ll be free… because I bet you already have … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged DIY Eye Makeup Remover, Homemade

A Fun Use for an Old TV Armoire

Posted on August 1, 2013 by rashelcornish

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This armoire sits innocently in the corner of my living room.  It’s an old TV armoire that was given to me by a family member. And it solves a huge problem for me…  where should I put my sewing machine?? … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged armoir, reusing old furniture, sewing, tv armoire

Easy Nails?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by rashelcornish

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So.  If you’ve looked at those Sally Hansen Salon Effects real nail polish strips and wondered if they actually work the answer is: yes.  They’re awesome.  They’re fairly easy to put on, but more importantly, THEY’RE DRY.  So the second … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY! Tagged easy nails, Nail polish, Sally Hansen, Salon Effects

Laundry Detergent Recipe

Posted on July 18, 2013 by rashelcornish

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(Looking for a more fragrant laundry detergent recipe?  Click here.  The following recipe is perfect for the very most sensitive skin, as it contains no fragrance.  However, the fragrant recipe still works very well with sensitive skin, too.) Both of … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged baby, detergent recipe, DIY Laundry Detergent, eczema, Homemade Laundry Soap, sensitive skin

Super Easy Stay-Put Kitchen Towel

Posted on July 4, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Towels are always walking off in my kitchen. They NEVER stay in place. And with two small children, we need to wash and dry our hands often! I ran across a blogpost that had a similar idea with a cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in the Kitchen, DIY! Tagged DIY, easy craft, kitchen towel, stay put towel

Happy Father’s Day! (The Car Shirt)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Ahhhh, Father’s Day.  The day I’m always reminded that I’m a crappy gift-giver.  The day that I hope my husband walks away feeling loved and appreciated, and not depressed by my lack of effort. So I wanted this year to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Minister's Wife--what NOT to do, Parenting 101 Tagged DIY gifts, Father's Day, road shirt

Giving an old lamp a new life

Posted on June 9, 2013 by rashelcornish

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When in doubt, spray paint. Everyone looked at me a little strange when I wanted these lamps. I had always loved them, though.  The center portion twisted to turn the lamp on.  Aside from that, they had been my great … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY! Tagged DIY, lamp, spray paint

Reupholstery 101

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I LOVE reupholstering old furniture. It’s amazing the dramatic change you can make with just a little fabric and time. So if you’re interested in the basics, here’s your post. This is the information I would have wanted when I … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY! Tagged DIY, how to reupholster, Reupholstery

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