Okio B Designs

You know how I love sharing smart and why-didn't-I-think-of-that products with you guys. This one is a true life-saver...

Seriously, every few days I do battle with my son's favorite sleeping bag. Ya know, the one he totes to all of his sleepovers. The last few months, the zipper has been such a pain in the neck and this kid will not let me throw it out. It scrunches the fabric in a kung-fu-like grip - leaving me yanking ~~and cursing at~~ this poor defense-less sleeping bag. Here's where FixnZip ($10.99) comes in.

This handy-dandy device is perfect for fixing zippers on any outdoor recreation and travel items, including: sleeping bags (yay!), tents, luggag, duffle bags and even Jeep windows. It's smartly carried in the tactical kit of every Navy Seal!

FixnZip literally slides over any broken zipper and instantly replaces it as the new zipper. Not only is it super easy to use, it's also eco-friendly (made of nickel) and the parts can be taken off one item and used on another. But wait, there's more!

FixnZip is:

Easy to apply;
Fits a range of sizes;
Can start anywhere on the zipper;
Repairs tooth and coil, metal and plastic zippers;
Durable and non-corrosive surface;
Can be re-used (yay!);
Full website offers online instructional support;
And my favorite: Made in the USA.

You can find FixnZip at Michael's Stores nationwide or by clicking this link. You'll thank me later.

Jeanine

* Note: I received a review sample from FixnZip. However, all opinions, 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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(Wood rosette pumpkins.)

I'm just going to say it. "Take a hike summer and bring on autumn." After a couple of cooler days last week, we're back to summer part 2. And I'm done.

(Jenga block pumpkins in white.)

I want to get my autumn on and Mother Nature is putting a kink in my plans. Sure the warmer weather is great for drying spray paint. BUT, the heat does zero for my motivation.

(Blinged out Dollar Tree skull.)

I'm ready to embrace cooler days and I'm growing impatient.

(Upcycled toy tractor.)

I know I'm not the only one...Anywho, all of the crafts featured here were made with items I already had in the house or, like the skull, purchased at Dollar Tree. Scroll back a few posts for directions on how to make your own Jenga block pumpkins.

Jeanine

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It's almost my favorite time of year!

I started unpacking our autumn decor last week.

I promised to pace myself and not go full-on Halloween just yet.

I'm also trying to use what I have or make what I need/want - because, as we all know, a girl can get into a lot of trouble this time of year.

The struggle is real, but I can do it, I can do it.

Have you started decorating for autumn yet?

Jeanine

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If your big kids are heading back to school tomorrow like mine are, you might be looking for some activities to keep your smaller ones busy during the day.

Today I'm sharing some cute autumn-inspired backyward scavenger hunts created by my friends at HomeAdvisor. You can download them here.

You can choose from three different activities. The best part? They're all free! And you know free is my favorite four-letter word. Be sure to check them out by heading over to HomeAdvisor.

Jeanine

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Who doesn't love a good upcycle?!

I had these wood drawers from an art kit my parents gave one of my sons a few years ago. He used all the markers, crayons, etc. and all that was left was the wood box. I knew immediately what I was doing to do with the drawers.

First I gave the wood a few coats of black spray paint. Then I hunted down some scrap wood in the garage and found just what I needed for the "feet". A few coats of paint for the feet and some wood glue, and voila! - a new footed wood tray for my autumn and Halloween decor!

Jeanine

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Today I'm sharing some super cute Jenga block pumpkins I made. They're easy to make and, well, a little addicting.

Of course, first you'll need some Jenga blocks. I bought mine at our local thrift store a couple of years ago. I use them for random projects here and there. Next, you'll need some wood glue. I used Tacky Glue, which I got at Dollar Tree - but you can use any type of glue that works on wood.

Now line up your blocks and glue them together. Once they are dry, glue one more block on the bottom to help keep them level, and so they'll stay upright. Put another block aside for the "stem."

After the glue has dried and the pieces are secure, simply paint them orange (I used spray paint, but you can use acrylic paint, as well). I cut the remaining block in half and painted the pieces green for the stem.

Once the stem is dry, glue that to the back of your pumpkin. See what I mean? Super cute and super easy! I tied some twine on mine, but you can add raffia, a cute saying - or whatever your heart desires.

I'll definitely be making more of these. I'm picturing some white and black ones next...

Jeanine