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My 9 year old daughter brought this to my attention – the organization known as The Girl Effect is helping to empower young girls in developing countries. This is an important movement – spread the word…

I was looking for something different for my table so, I spray painted some older utensils and wired them to white novena candles (available at Target for under $2.00 each)…

I made these place setting nests with an 18 gauge wire – they hold an Easter favor and a place card. I used an 18 gauge wire from OOK (available at Home Depot or at ooks.com). Pull out about 24″ of wire from package and fold the tip over onto itself…

I love leaves of all types, but I think fern fronds are my favorite. Ferns have an earthy appeal for me – they remind me of walking in the woods, springtime and greenhouses. In the floral section of the supermarket you can always find fern leaves and usually they are priced at under $4.00 a bunch. Here are a few ways you can decorate with these inexpensive beauties…

My 5 year old daughter loves to pretend that she is a shop owner – it keeps her happily occupied for at least an hour or more. The other day, I made some felt fruits and vegetables and we set up an imaginary roadside stand – complete with twine, bags and signs. Now I have to keep an eye peeled at garage sales for a scale…