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Who's getting into the patriotic spirit?

I've already started decorating for Memorial Day. Most of these are DIYs. My favorite is this vintage badminton racket. I simply cut off the handle, added a fabric bow and some vintage images using magnets. Literally a DIY in under 5.

I found a ton of free printable on Pinterest to frame or display around the house. If it's free, it's for me!

Even my favorite Target tray got into the act!

Everyday should be Memorial Day in my opinion. Most of the decorations will likely stay up until after July 4th.

Jeanine

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'Tis the season for gardening! And I've found the perfect book to help kick-off my favorite time of year: A Woman's Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things* ($24.99) by Tanya Anderson.

Tanya's gardening repertoire is quite extraordinary. Not only is she an organic gardener, she's also a soap maker, beekeeper and beauty producer in the United Kingdom. Impressive!

A Woman's Garden features "seven categories of useful plants, and introduces you to inspiring women gardeners from around the globe." The book shows "how to grow dozens of plants and then transform them into gorgeous items to nurture yourself or gift to others." You'll learn how to:

Use onion peels to dye wool;
Make lavender soap and bath bombs;
Prepare a healing calendula skin salve;
Create paper mache leaf lanterns;
DIY a rose petal facial mist, and more!

How cute is this olive oil planter? And I never thought of using an old handbag for planting.

The book is filled with a variety of helpful gardening ideas and step-by-step how-tos for creating over 35 inspiring projects, edibles, and art from your garden.

Don't just take my word for it. A Woman's Garden is available by visiting Amazon.com (or clicking the link above).

Jeanine

* Note: I received a sample copy for review. However, all opinions, text, images, etc. are honest and my own. This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest. Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.

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Today I'm sharing how to DIY your own little red succulent wagon. Everything you need can be found at Dollar Tree (minus the wagon, which I got from Hobby Lobby a couple of years ago).

Seriously, this is so easy. Simply grab some faux succulents, a bag of faux moss and Glue Dots from your local Dollar Tree. First, arrange your plants in the bottom of the wagon. Then use the Glue Dots to hold them in place. Spread out the faux moss, and then sit back and marvel at your gardening expertise like I did!

See what I mean? Easy peasy.

Jeanine

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Have you seen these wood block signs at Dollar Tree? I loved what Susan from Homeroad did with hers, so when I spied the last 2 at a local store, I grabbed them right away. No need to paint them. Simply add your own saying (I printed mine out using DaFont and cardstock) and slip them in. Instant art that can easily be switched out when the mood or season changes.

Jeanine