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I was packing away the Christmas decorations last weekend and realized this Dollar Tree bottle brush tree works just as well for Valentine's Day as it does for Christmas.  It's like two holidays for the price of one!
Likewise for this Target bow candle-holder that I upcycled using a tutorial found on Instagram.  I've never been a bow-wearing girl, but I do love them for my home decor.

And, yes - I've decided to keep my blog going after all.  I missed it, and although I'm not doing as many projects as I used to, I still have the itch to craft.  One of my goals for 2025 is to revamp and get this ol' blog going again.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy July 4th!

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Please, please, whatever you do, don't forget the sunscreen this summer.


My dad - who is half Irish and half Cuban - just had skin cancer removed from one of his arms.  I had a pre-skin cancer blotch removed from my own arm 5 years ago.  So to say I'm taking SPF seriously this summer would be an understatement.  Even if you have melanated skin: you. need.  sunscreen.  Now go get some!

Getting off my soapbox now.

Jeanine

Link to purchase: https://liketk.it/4IDRQ
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It's hard to believe the 4th of July is next week.  I mean, didn't June just start yesterday?!
I didn't have enough time to actually DIY this year, but I'm sharing some old familiar favorites from previous years.  I still display the faux flashcards I made a couple of years ago, and this Target gumball machine still houses the red/white/blue decorations from last year.
New this year: adding a variety of flags to this vintage Stanley thermos.  It's happily sitting on our porch.
And I always break out this little, vintage red matchbox fire truck.  
This is one of my favorite views in the she-shed.

I kept the decorations to a minimum this year.  Sometimes less really is more...

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Some sale alerts that recently hit my inbox:

Converse - 25% off select styles using code MAYTREAT (ends 5/14 at 2:59 a.m. EST);
Wacoal - Free shipping on all orders (no code needed), BOGO 50% on lounge pajamas through 5/13;
JCPenney - 30% off OPI Nail Polish, ends 5/12;
Kohl's - 30% off when you use your card for Mother's Day, ends 5/12;
Old Navy - $20 cami dresses, ends 5/16.

Happy shopping!

Jeanine


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Have you been to Dollar Tree lately?  I can't believe all of the new beauty products they have - and they're all still just $1.25.

I'm sure you've heard that they will be raising their prices again.  They already have some items for $3 and $5, but so far their beauty offerings have remained at $1.25.  I grabbed a few of these masks as a pre-Mother's Day treat to myself.  The strawberry one smells divine!

Mr. Bubble will come in handy after a long day of gardening.

And how sweet is this popsicle-shaped bath sponge?  I couldn't resist.

I also picked up some nail polish (Sally Hansen), cotton balls, rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.

What do I skip in the beauty aisle at Dollar Tree?  I avoid skincare brands I've never heard of, as well as fragrances, mascara and sunscreen.  

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