Author: Laura

DIY Gifts for Women

DIY Gifts for Women

Need a gift for your mom, best friend, the hostess of the fantastic party you will attend, your roommate or the neighbor next door?  Check out the projects below and make DIY gifts for the women in your life who have a variety of interests 

Tuscan seasoned pork medallions with tomatoes, spinach and orecchiette

Tuscan seasoned pork medallions with tomatoes, spinach and orecchiette

This recipe for Tuscan seasoned pork medallions with tomatoes, spinach and orecchiette is easy and healthy.  It can be prepared quickly and makes a great meal for busy weeknights.  You can even prepare the recipe with left-over pork to avoid food waste and stretch your 

10-minute restaurant style guacamole

10-minute restaurant style guacamole

Restaurant style guacamole is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.  It’s even more fun to blend with the help of a molcajete grinding bowl.  Serve the guacamole with chips and cold beer.  Life is good! I LOVE guacamole.  Is it wrong 

DIY Earrings and Bracelets

DIY Earrings and Bracelets

DIY earrings and bracelets are fun and easy to make.  They can be  customized for personal taste or a special occasion and they make fantastic gifts.  With the right beads and accents, these gifts are even appropriate for men. This post contains affiliate links.  If 

DIY projects to display your favorite photos

DIY projects to display your favorite photos

Get those photos off your computer.  Here are several DIY projects that will allow you to display photos of your treasured moments in style.  These also make great gifts. Wow!  I really cherish the great photos I have of family and friends.  These photos bring 

Plans for an Italian themed book club

Plans for an Italian themed book club

I love reading for pleasure.  What a great way to escape daily stress or learn about new places and cultures.  Books are even more fun and interesting when you can discuss or debate the content with friends.  What a great way to catch-up, hear what’s 

Cool Cocktails for Hot Summer Days & Nights

Cool Cocktails for Hot Summer Days & Nights

Cocktails are a great way to relax and cool down on a hot summer day or night.  We love to hang out on our patio with a cool cocktail after gardening.  This gives us a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery we have 

10 DIY patio projects for summer entertaining

10 DIY patio projects for summer entertaining

Summer entertaining outdoors is a great way to relax and connect with nature, family and friends.  It doesn’t have to be high style.  The best outdoor gatherings are casual so everyone  feels welcome.  Here is a collection of fun DIY projects to get your patio 

House Relocation – Turn a free house into your dream home

House Relocation – Turn a free house into your dream home

Do you have what it takes to tackle a house relocation? It sounds unbelievable, but over 10,000 buildings are moved every year.  House relocation allows you to have the charm of an older home with modern upgrades.  House relocation might also help save a historic 

5 Living Room Makeovers – Before and After

5 Living Room Makeovers – Before and After

Living rooms serve an important role in our homes.  It’s where we spend precious time with family and friends.  Creating an inviting atmosphere is important in making everyone feel welcome.  Creating a functional space that works for your lifestyle is critical, especially in regions where