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DIY Door Draft Stoppers

December 24, 2020 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

We live in New Hampshire and Maine.  Winter means snow, ice, and cold temperatures.  BRRRR!  As the mercury drops, we spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to keep the heat in our homes and stay warm efficiently. Preventing drafts is key to this process. And believe it or not, doors are huge culprits. Here are some great DIY Door Draft Stopper no sew and other ideas to keep your family toasty this winter. Whether they lead to the outside or to a closet, doors allow a lot of cold air to seep into the house. Door draft stoppers are the answer! Of course, you can buy door draft stoppers here, but we never say no to a DIY project. If you’d like to make your own DIY door draft stopper, we’ve got several methods for you to try. 

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Filed Under: Crafts, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY, Winter

Christmas DIY Room Decor | DIY Christmas Decorations to Make Yourself

December 12, 2020 By Christina Gammon 2 Comments

Christmas is one of the busiest times of year!  Everyone gets in the holiday spirit in some way. We love DIY Christmas decorations.  Our friends have started to share and scour their boards for fresh ideas. Chris is a fan of ALL toilet paper roll craft ideas.  So when we saw this toilet paper roll craft for Christmas, we knew our readers would love it also! And the best part is this is a perfect Christmas decoration to make yourself or with your kids! [Read more…]

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DIY Spring Wreath Ideas

April 4, 2020 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Let’s make spring wreaths!  Wreaths make beautiful wall or door decorations any time of year. When you create a DIY spring wreath, it’s that much better!  We like to swap our wreaths out based on the seasons and holidays. Seriously.  Without a doubt, spring wreaths are some of our favorites! The colors and flowers are so pretty (See more ways to display flowers).  And after a long winter, everyone wants to see something colorful!  Whether you make your own wreaths for each season or just want to DIY spring wreaths, they’re super easy to make and always enhance the space they’re in. Here are a few of our favorite spring wreaths to try yourself. Spring Wreath Ideas [Read more…]

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Upcycling Clothing in Creative Ways

March 10, 2020 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

We’re excited to share our upcycling ideas for clothing with you!  How often do you clean out your closet? And what do you do with the clothes you no longer wear? While we’re advocates of donating gently used clothing to help others, we all have that favorite shirt, skirt, or pair of pants that we just can’t bear to part with – even if it doesn’t fit anymore. If that sounds familiar, try upcycling clothing in creative ways to make something fun and new with that favorite item. Check out a few of our favorite ideas! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts, Notes, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY Projects, Repurposed

New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids

December 11, 2019 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

New Year’s Eve parties aren’t just for adults anymore. Kids want to have their own fun.  It doesn’t matter if they’re asleep well before the ball drops at midnight. For as long as they stay awake, there are great food, drinks, and games to keep things fun and make them feel like they’re a part of the New Year’s celebration. [Read more…]

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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Christmas Prep

December 5, 2019 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving has come and gone.  Let’s face it.  We all know that Christmas will be here in a flash. During this time of year, it can be difficult to keep your normal day-to-day under control in the midst of all the seasonal events and tasks. Is your holiday shopping done? Are your halls decked? Are Christmas gatherings scheduled? If you answered no to these questions, it is time for you to get organized. Here are a few tips that are going to help you keep the holidays on track, and to be better prepared for years to come! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Notes, Projects Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Decorations

Christmas Wrapping Paper Craft Ideas

November 14, 2019 By Christina Gammon 1 Comment

Every year after Christmas, we hit the stores for the big SAVINGS. 50% off wrapping paper (or more!!) and other Christmas decorations is hard to pass up. Plus, we save all our scraps.  We’re thinking we will have a use for them but never do… It’s the reason we have SO MUCH WRAPPING PAPER. But not this year!!  Here are some fun DIY crafts for decorations using Christmas wrapping paper. If you are in search of Christmas Wrapping Paper Craft Ideas, you will love the ones we’ve come up with! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts, Projects Tagged With: Christmas Decorations, Christmas Gifts, DIY Christmas, DIY Projects

4th of July Activities for Kids

June 19, 2019 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

As kids, we loved the parades and fireworks.  But it was also tough to wait through adult activities like concerts and decorating the parade floats. As adults, we’ve noticed the same fidgets and hyper, excited emotions in kids and their friends. Rather than watch them spin out of control waiting for the big moment, we came up with some ways to keep them entertained. If that sounds like something your kids need, check out these 4th of July activities for kids.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts, Moments, Projects Tagged With: DIY, DIY Decorations, Mason Jars

Spring Cleaning Tips

May 11, 2019 By Emily Gammon 1 Comment

We all know when winter ends its officially time for spring cleaning! Out with the old; in with the new!  Throw out old boxes.  You know you’re never going to need them.  And if you do, there’ll be others ready to take their place.  Bring in fresh air.  Lots of fresh air.

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Easy Mother’s Day DIY Projects

May 7, 2019 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Thank a Mom with one of these fun Mother’s Day DIY projects!  Moms work hard all year long to make sure their kids have everything they need to be happy and healthy. Most of the time she probably doesn’t even hear a “thank you” for her efforts. One day a year moms across the country get to feel special. The tables turn, and kids go out of their way to make Mom’s day special. Sure, you could buy her something from the store.  She’d probably love it, but why not put in a little more effort and make her something yourself? Check out these great Mother’s Day DIY projects to get you started.  [Read more…]

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Easy Homemade Valentines

January 5, 2019 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Nothing says “I love you” like easy homemade Valentines gifts or cards. They can be simple or elaborate. What matters is that they’re made with love and care for a specific person. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite DIY Valentines ideas. The special someone in your life will truly appreciate the effort and thought you put into making their day brighter.  [Read more…]

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Fairy Houses – How To Create Them WITH Nature

September 25, 2018 By Emily Gammon 1 Comment

Fairy houses are a favorite of Sisters Know Best!  Whether you believe in fairies or not, fairy houses are a cute mini-project that add a touch of whimsy to every home or garden. There are many different ways to make a fairy house, but we like to use the bounty of nature to make ours. Living in the woods, it’s easy to collect twigs, moss, stones, bark, and other items to construct a completely natural fairy house. It’s a fun DIY project that younger kids can help with and older children will enjoy doing on their own. Adults love it too!

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Filed Under: Crafts, Nature, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY, DIY Projects, Kids Crafts, Nature

Easy Homemade Soap of the Month – a Sisters Know Best DIY

June 19, 2018 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

 Bath bombs and easy homemade soaps make great gifts. They offer an invitation to relax and show you cared enough to make something just for your special someone. This year show someone your love with an easy handmade soap or two or three…  Hey, you should pamper yourself and make some for yourself – no one says you have to share!  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY Projects

KonMari Method: How to Tidy Your House and Keep It That Way

April 10, 2018 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Stuff. We’ve all got it – probably too much of it. Sometimes it seems to take over our living space. The KonMari Method will help you tidy up your space and keep it that way!  No kidding!  Before you reach a point of frustration and spend a weekend (or more) putting things back in order, give KonMari a try. Don’t get caught in the vicious cycle of tidying, cluttering, tidying, cluttering. You can break the cycle with the KonMari method!

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Filed Under: Projects, Reviews Tagged With: DIY, Repurposed

Create Your Own Floor Cloth

February 6, 2018 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Replacing floor tiles, wood, or carpets can be expensive. Renters and homeowners on a budget often want to change the floor and the look of their space, but they need an alternative way to do it. That’s where a floor cloth comes in. It’s easy to create your own floor cloth that matches your décor; but, first, let’s take a closer look at what they are.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Crafts, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY, DIY Projects

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