Category: DIY
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The Artistic Gardener: DIY Garden Stepping Stones
There are few things in life I love more than my (our) garden. You know, my kids, husband, a good face lotion, anything pumpkin. Our garden is a magical place – a magical place with bugs I have yet to identify, ant bits, flies, itchy grass and manure – but nonetheless a magical place. I…
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Preserving First Day of School Memories
This week was the first week of Kindergarten for my lil man and his third year in Montessori so he’s an old pro by now. WOW how time flies! I can barely remember how he got to 5 years of age. I wanted to preserve the memory in time (and every year after) with photography and a…
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DIY Garden Markers for Children
I volunteer my time creating and upkeeping an organic community garden at my son’s school. The garden is a nice size and big enough to feed nine families. The community garden is an ongoing effort to observe the growth process, promote healthy eating habits and encourage future farmers. Fellow Beach Park School parent, Beverly, and I…
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Useful Ways To Use Rock Coral
The beaches are littered with rock coral on the beaches of Akumal. Coral is stuck in the concrete of lengthy driveways leading up to massive manors and children collect the porous rock like trophies. Rock coral is the skeleton of the once living organism. My home is decorated with pieces that my family and I…
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Upcycle Coca Cola Bottles as Planters
Recycling and upcycling is huge in Mexico making my time here a frugal experience. Even trendy 5th Avenita incorporates upcycling in its restaurant and boutique decor. One of my favorite hings to partake in down in the steaming, hot Yucatan is an ice cold bottle of Coca Cola (paired with a bag of pork rinds).…
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Upcycled Plant Pots
Mexico is famous for using every day items for a purpose. The country is constantly coming up with creative ways to upcycle. After a visit the local plant nursery to purchase succulents for a new project, I found the containers they were in to adorably rustic and simple. They look delightful on my balcony and…
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Coconut Oil Dots
I swear by coconut oil. Whether I’m cooking with it or lathering on my body the benefits are definitely there. About a month ago I started oil pulling. I know, I know. It’s trending in a major way. I only started because I HATE the dentist (by hate I mean I’m scared) and my tooth was bothering me because…
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DIY Healthy Makeup Remover Wipes
I’ve seen a lot of DIY makeup remover wipes, but none that use unbleached paper towels (or a mason jar). White paper towels are bleached using chemicals and that’s something I really don’t want to put on my face (or anywhere else!). Here is a cheaper, healthier option to the makeup remover cloths. It’s something…
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Quick & Easy Peach Frozen Yogurt
It’s HOT in Florida which means frozen anything can be eaten year-round. My peach craving finally won so to cure my desire for the fuzzy fruit and help me cool off at the same time, I decided to make Peach Frozen Yogurt. Some might say I’m a yogurt fanatic but it really satisfies my tart-tooth. I…
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Dry Erase Prize Wheel
Ah, the beloved prize wheel. It’s been entertaining people for decades. Winning something somehow never gets old. I recently had the opportunity to create a prize wheel for a job fair. The great thing about this wheel is its ability to change themes thanks to its dry erase surface. It can be used professionally or…
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