Monday links

birthday boy

Written by editor Nicole Bennett of Gidget Goes Home. I just got done celebrating my son's third birthday this weekend-- what fun! It's great to see how enjoyable the simple things can be, a mommy/daddy date for cinnamon rolls and a simple party … [Continue reading]

Why I like Pinterest better than any other method of inspiration organization, and how I make it work for me

Pinterest: organize your inspiration

Written by editor Nicole Bennett of Gidget Goes Home. Some pinners, it seems, have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. By love/hate, I mean that they love all the good ideas, but they hate the pressure to DO ALL THE THINGS that they find … [Continue reading]

Easy spring candle jars

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Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins. I am about to show you the easiest craft in the history of… ever. I’m expecting a baby in a few weeks, and I’m at the point that “easiest ever” is exactly the right difficulty level for me! (Okay, … [Continue reading]

From Pinterest to Real Life: March 2013

making seashell tealight candles

Written by editor Nicole Bennett of Gidget Goes Home. Hello fellow pinners & crafters! It's that time again, where we showcase how we've taken our pins from just inspiration to actual creative reality. I've been in the kitchen a lot … [Continue reading]

Spring Cleansing with Juice: 3 Delicious Homemade Juice Recipes

3 Delicious Juice Recipes

Written by contributor Emily McClements of Live Renewed. Spring is here, even if only on the calendar; where we live in Northern Indiana we still have snow and freezing temperatures. But still, Spring is a great time to think about refreshing and … [Continue reading]

How to make beaded napkin rings

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Written by editor Nicole Bennett of Gidget Goes Home. My craft stash doesn't just include sewing supplies, much to my husband's dismay (though that would be plenty if it were all I collected). One of the things I've been holding onto for years … [Continue reading]

How to Color Eggs With Natural Dyes

How to dye eggs with natural colors

Editor's note: Written by Katie Fox and originally published on March 22, 2010, I thought this would be a timely post to bring back as we approach Easter in just over a week.  Many cultures and traditions include the egg as a symbol in their … [Continue reading]