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October 24, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Monster Donuts

Monster Donuts

Hi everyone- These monster donuts  (or mini cakes) are  a fun idea to serve in the week leading up to Halloween!  I believe it is the top sugar filled holiday of the year! So I am doing my part to “sugar up” the kids during this week of class parties,  trick or treat pre-parties, and girls’ [Read more…]

October 21, 2015 by Laura Nuss

DIY Floating Ghost Tutorial

DIY Floating Ghost Tutorial

Hi Everyone- It’s getting close to Halloween!  Here is an updated tutorial on my diy floating ghost project from a few years ago. It is one of my most popular posts. In the past I used a ball shaped foam  to drape the cheese cloth over the “foam head.” I would then add sticks or wood spoons to [Read more…]

October 20, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Halloween Décor in a few minutes

Halloween Décor in a few minutes

Halloween Décor Here’s a super easy idea on how to add Halloween décor to your space in a few minutes. My go to décor for Halloween (and all holidays and seasons) is ribbon.  Ribbon is almost always on sale somewhere, comes in a variety of colors rivaling nail polish hues. And ribbon is easy to work with [Read more…]

September 23, 2015 by Laura Nuss

HEDGEHOG COOKIES… {ALMOST} TOO CUTE TO EAT!

HEDGEHOG COOKIES… {ALMOST} TOO CUTE TO EAT!

HEDGEHOGS are trending this fall!  Yay!  SO here is my contribution to push the trend forward.  Hedgehog cookies! I found this cute Hedgehog  cookie recipe in the Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook. The ingredient list is below.  You may recognize this recipe from my first attempt at these little guys.  Instead of tossing them [Read more…]

September 19, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Fall Decor Ideas for Small Spaces

Fall Decor Ideas for Small Spaces

With fall in the air I wanted to share a few fall décor ideas for  small  spaces. Little ideas can make a big impact in a small room,  loft, apartment, dorm room, assisted living or mother-in-law suite – it doesn’t take much to add seasonal décor! These birch branches are from my Christmas tree last year! I bundled a few branches [Read more…]

July 13, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Mosquito Repellant Plants

Mosquito Repellant Plants

How is it that some of us get attacked  by mosquitos the minute we step outside while others can watch an entire  sunset  and never get a nibble?  I  am wearing long sleeves and yoga pants pajama bottoms after 5pm because of the mosquitos     comfort.  #notatrophywife So while  in the mountains, where the mosquitos have clearly adjusted to [Read more…]

June 27, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Patriotic Pillow Decor

Patriotic Pillow Decor

HI there- I admit I don’t use a lot of red, white and blue in my house for the 4th of July. I think because the heat just makes me cranky and it doesn’t have the wind up like say Halloween where you can get a good 4 weeks out of the ghosts and pumpkins!  [Read more…]

June 23, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Décor in Minutes

Décor in Minutes

décor in minutes The seasons fly by so fast and if I didn’t love spending time decorating for the seasons and holidays (there is a difference) I would call it a huge sane drain!  But, I love the seasons and holidays and LOVE to decorate.  My friends give me a hard time when I am [Read more…]

June 17, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Labels Organize Everything

Labels Organize Everything

How many of you own a label maker?  I have several label makers and the ultimate label maker: the Silhouette.  Labels calm me. Seriously. Labels are my go t0 strategy to organize a desk, drawer, closet or refrigerator.  I {may have} labeled the fruit bin in the refrigerator just in case the family couldn’t recognize [Read more…]

April 7, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Spring Plates in Minutes

Spring Plates in Minutes

I am so excited to share how I created spring plates in minutes!  I  love this very easy spring plate idea.  I am a bit of a dish freak. I have used stronger language to describe my dish obsession, but this is a family friendly blog.  I love plates, mugs and salad plates. With every season I [Read more…]

March 23, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Bunny Image Printable

Bunny Image Printable

Hi Everyone- I am in love with this bunny image printable.   The best part is you don’t have to drain your printer’s ink!  I emailed my local printer (Office Max soon to be Staples) with the graphic below and asked for the image to print to an 18×24 printable. The cost for the 18×24 printable: $2.11.  This price was definitely worth the [Read more…]

February 11, 2015 by Laura Nuss

DIY Winter Wreath

DIY Winter Wreath

Hi everyone- It’s funny to post a winter wreath when we had temps as high as 70 last weekend in Denver. Seriously, where’s the snow? We need snow. Now, if you are over the snow you can still make this DIY winter wreath and save it for next winter! So I made this DIY Winter [Read more…]

December 14, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Stair Case Garland Ideas…

Stair Case Garland Ideas…

Hi there- I found these stair case garland  ideas in October and I am just now sharing.  My original plan was to change the garland in my home after seeing a friend’s much simpler, cuter idea.  My middle child would call this plan, “hashtag suburban mom probs.”   I didn’t get any garland up this year on [Read more…]

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