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Quick and Easy Balloon Snow Fort

April 9, 2018March 6, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

I had this fun idea when I heard Maryland would be getting 6-10″ of snow… and I drove everyone NUTS wishing for snow! Sorry friends, but when life hands you snow… you make fun SNOW FORTS. I LOVED snow forts as a kid. We spent so many hours outside digging them out and patting them … Read more

DIY Diaper Rash Spray- Diaper Cream, but Easier!

February 20, 2020March 5, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

How to make diaper rash spray with essential oils.

Diaper rash spray is an alternative to diaper rash cream. You can make your own with just a couple ingredients and it is cloth diaper friendly. You can DIY this spray easily and affordably with essential oil.

Upcycled Packing Fabric to Dog Bed

February 3, 2020February 28, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

When our roommate was living with us, he purchased a hammock for outdoors and these two awkward pieces of fabric came in the package. They were padded and seemed like they would do well out in the sun and weather conditions. I’ve been hoarding them. Is it weird that he knew to come to me … Read more

Magic Eraser vs. Wood Stain

July 6, 2019February 27, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

I make a mess when I paint or stain… It’s ridiculous how bad a mess I make. I really wish I had a cleanup crew to come behind me to save the day. When I decided to stain our wood countertop for our built in desks, I knew I’d make a mess. So I was … Read more

Basement Renovation: Laminate Flooring

March 11, 2024February 24, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

Installing laminate flooring and Blue Hawk Premium 3-in-1 Underlayment.

If you saw my first post, Basement Renovations Part I, we’ve been working on finishing a room in our basement to use as part playroom and part office area.