Did you ever make potato beads as a kid? I remember waiting so patiently for the potato beads to dry to make something out of them. Recently I had the urge to see if potato beads could work in adulthood too. I also was in need of a keychain. I have the worst luck with purchased keychains and the one from the dealer was going to break off any day so naturally I decided to make a potato bead keychain!
A Refreshing Summer Cocktail: The Landonator
Red wine is to winter as refreshing cocktails are to summer. They quench your thirst, keep you cool, and can be so gosh darn delicious. This grapefruit drink is no exception. Plus, it’s easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients. It’s like a simple mix drink but with a slight upgrade.
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New Things I’m Loving to Beat the Heat
It’s crazy to think July is halfway over! Which means summer is halfway over but there’s still plenty of warm weather left. While I’m more of a cold weather kind of gal, I have found a few things to help beat the heat.
A Cozy Front Porch
Full weeks after short holiday weeks are always a bit rough. Luckily, this week has been going by pretty fast for me. I feel like the weekend will be here again before we know it – which is pretty great. And you can find me chillin on our front porch!
Simple Pearl Drop Earrings DIY
Years ago I had made some simple pearl drop earrings. The pearl beads weren’t real and over the past month I noticed the finish wearing off. Since they were so easy to make, I got some more pearl beads and made another pair. These literally take only a few minutes to make and are great for jewelry making newbies. They’re such an elegant addition to any outfit and could also make a great gift!
DIY Peanut Jar to Change Jar
Well, last week I made a hat into a wreath. So this week’s repurpose project was a peanut jar to change jar. We have been needing a change jar for quite some time and I couldn’t find any jars I liked. I wanted glass but had heard of some breaking so that didn’t seem like a good idea. Then Landon finished some peanuts and I thought I could make the peanut jar pretty to hold our change.
