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Do it Yourself; Tips and ideas for DIY projects to create your next family heirloom, personalize your photo album and more.

Roto-Rooter and The Fitbit
On a Monday morning a month ago, when I arose from the toilet to pull up my jeans, I reached behind me and hit the flush handle; as I heard the loud rush of water, I also heard a CLINK noise.
By Andrea Corwin 4 years ago in Families
Rainbows
Alongside shamrocks, lots of green and leprechauns, March play is often full of rainbows! You may be lucky enough to see a real rainbow this month if you live somewhere with a climate that allows for rain in March but sadly for us up north in the Canadian winterland, we still have snow… and lots of it. So I suppose the only rainbows we will be seeing are the ones leading us to the pots of gold! 🌈✨
By Ashley Hansen 4 years ago in Families
Top 6 Hacks To Enhance Your Living Room Easily
Get Rid Of The Mess At First A living room should never be left clumsy. The living room decides the impression of your house. Imagine welcoming a guest to a room filled with clutter. Does it not seem unpleasing? No matter how occupied you are in a day, set aside some time to clean up the mess in the living room. You may find to maintain a neat environment within the space when kids and pets are around. Sort out the goods kept in the room and purge the unwanted possessions. You can also give away some of the old goods which are still found in the best of their condition.
By Abhilash4 years ago in Families
Turn Babies Clothing into Memory Bears
1 Choose an incredible memory bear design Some bear designs are ideally suited for making hide teddy bears, while some are ideal for making memory bears from garments.
By Just A Girl4 years ago in Families
"Dive In!"
As a mother of 8 kids, I know the value of sleep. I remember very clearly the seasons of sleep deprivation, especially the newborn stage of life with each one. As the New Year was about to start, I debated whether to do a resolution or not. Then my sister-in-law and I decided to make dream boards. We tore through piles of magazines on a quest to find all the perfect pictures to describe our dreams. More and more, I saw the recurring theme of health on my own board.
By Marisa S Vargas4 years ago in Families
Travel Is No Cure for the Mind
At this very moment, you'll be here: Or you'll be here: Or here: But maximum possibly, you’re likely right here:
By Joe Walter4 years ago in Families
Top Gift Options for First Time Homeowners
When it comes to picking gifts for someone who bought a new home, you might be confused. Despite the many options, the varied choices and the huge number of shopping hubs-the perfect gift never seems to be at hand. Perhaps, being unaware of personal tastes of your friends when it comes to home items is a deterrent. Moreover, there could be so many things around that you fail to find the right pick. Here are a few safe choices that you might be able to pick from with ease.
By Alan Carter4 years ago in Families
Excommunication of the Self...
Originally written by Olivia Petrus. Oct. 7th, 2007. I stared out the car window at the green open fields enveloped in the early Sunday morning light. The car moved slowly up and down the hilly road that led us past the Illinois countryside. I noticed the birds soaring freely in the blue skies and watched the cows graze, while the horses galloped in and out of the stereotypical barns littered across that Middle-of-Nowhere Town.
By Unlisted&Twisted!4 years ago in Families
You pay for the years
Tradesmen everywhere have a problem. Now I'm not saying it's only tradesmen. Plumbers, chippys, sparkies. I'm sure website designers, cleaners, car detailers, and more will often come across a similar problem.
By Daniel Horwood4 years ago in Families
Trouble-free do-it-yourself appliance repair guide anyone can do it at home
We already know that things are not always easy for us. Sometimes we experience having a clogged sink, leaky dishwasher, or a fridge that seems to have a summer vacation and is in heat. This type of thing happening inside our house really gets us upset because it compromises our time and plans for the day. Some appliances need repair, some of them need a professional to fix them. You may just let your husband do the fixing – if he is not busy with work of course! Or if you really can’t handle appliances repair, let the specialists fix it. Just make sure you find out if they have decent experience working with particular appliances that need fixing at your home.
By Derrick Meeks4 years ago in Families
Adventures in Entomology
With only a few short months left of warmth before we are covered completely in snow up here in Canada, I am definitely making the most of my time spent outdoors with my toddler! One thing we both love to do right now are tiny treasure hunts around our yard. This all started when spring brought hundreds of tiny bright orange ladybugs to our backyard and my little girl was overjoyed with their presence! Each day we would scour the yard in search of these little ladybugs. She would squeal with delight upon spotting one in the grass and beg me to collect it and put it in our potted plants so it could munch on the leaves or mites. Some days we would have a dozen or more little ladybirds collected!
By Ashley Hansen 4 years ago in Families
Nine Kids and Painting
I am impulsive. I don’t think of it as some massive character flaw, honestly, it’s a gift. I wouldn’t be who I am today, with the fantastic life I have, without the gift of impulsiveness. My husband is the opposite of impulsive. Information that shocks no one, I am sure, since this is the way things usually go. The jump-into-the-deep-end gal ends up with the think-through-every-possible-outcome-ten-times guy, right? I decided a few days ago that I needed to paint my kitchen cabinets. In my mind, I would go to the store, pick out a good color, bring it home and go to town. After all, I had already pinned several dozen inspirational color ideas to my “kitchen” board. What more do you need?
By Jerene Buckles4 years ago in Families