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See my disclosure policy here. 1. I mended a camp chair bag. When we packed for camping last weekend, we discovered that one of our camp chair bags had a big hole in the side. So, when we unpacked, I set it aside for mending (if I put it back in the shed, I knew I would NOT get around to mending it.) It took just a minute to sew up the side, and I reinforced a few other fraying spots while I had the machine out. 2. I mended a kitchen towel. This mending-a-kitchen-towel-thing has been in my five...

Right now we’d like to focus on the entryway bench, more exactly to look at a few of the designs and ideas you could find inspiration in when building something yourself from scratch. This entryway bench may not look like much when you first look at it but then you realize the top has a hinge and can be lifted up to reveal a secret and also generous storage area with several deep compartments. Check out hertoolbelt to find out how this was built. This entryway bench also has some built-in storage under its seat but instead of a compact...

The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. The kids are trudging off to school again with their backpacks, and leaves are falling from the trees. Yep, it's official: Fall is here. Now’s the time to finish up any pre-winter maintenance projects and get your home and yard ready. Take care of these 12 tasks to get your home clean, warm and cozy for the cool days to come. Exterior prep 1. Fix cracks in concrete and asphalt Depending on where you live, these may be the last weeks this year when it will be warm and...

I started with a color palette similar to the living room with dark hunter green and warm wood tones with accents of black metal throughout the space. The mantel I moved up here last year is such a fun little area to decorate, and I really wanted some big stems of pampas grass this year to play with. I bought mine from here, but here are several other places I’ve seen that you can buy them: 1, 2, 3 The pampas grass has such a pretty golden color and tons of soft texture, making it the perfect fall accessory. I...

Produced with support from Earth Fare and Papa Vince, this season focuses on plant-based dishes for easy weeknight suppers, classic weekend menus and festive holiday family fare, including many gluten-free recipes. Season Eight of Jazzy Vegetarian showcases vegan recipes for everyone who is looking to jazz-up mealtimes, by adding more plant-based meals into their weekly menu plan. Season Eight of Jazzy Vegetarian A few highlights of this exciting season include gluten-free main dishes like: Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti Squash “Capellini” andRed Pepper Crustless Quiche. Other meal stars include: Black Bean-Zucchini Burritos with Almond Crème Fraîche, Vegan Sukiyaki andJazzy Salad Nicoise.Garam...