DIY
Five DIY Christmas Ornaments to Make Your Tree Shine: A Family Project
Getting into the holiday spirit is always fun but it can also bring on a ton of stress, especially when it comes to gift-giving or decorating your tree. Times are tough and money can be tight so why not take some of that stress out of the mix. Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree this year by decking the halls with our delightful DIY Christmas ornament ideas. »
5 DIY Dazzling Halloween Costumes
When it comes to Halloween, especially as a child, or parent of a child, who’s headed out to trick-or-treat, one of the hardest decisions can be what costume to choose? Should I follow the latest trend? Wear something cute or something spooky? Walk around in something comfortable? Those are all awesome questions for you to consider! On top of that, when you finally decide what you want to wear »
Building a Better Sleep
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Counting sheep. Watching TV. Reading a book. Your mind runs restlessly as time seems to stand still while you go through another night without good sleep. Sleeplessness is something we’ve all faced at some point during our lives. Some have faced it more than others, of course. The question is, what can we do about it? Well, believe it or not, there are some simple »
Grow A Garden Oasis in A Small Space: Container and Raised Bed Gardening
Growing your own vegetables and herbs is an excellent way to eat healthily, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint. But what if you live in an apartment or rent a home and can’t dig up the lawn? Or maybe you have back issues, and bending over to weed and water hurts? Fortunately, with a container garden or raised bed planter, you can grow an abundance of vegetables and »
New Knitting Ideas: The Next Generation
We know, when most people think of knitting, they think of an older woman sitting in a rocking chair, wearing a shawl, knitting mittens for her grandkids. But knitting isn’t just for grandmas anymore! Everything old is new again, and many people in their 20s and 30s have picked up knitting needles. But why? In this post, we’re going to talk about the driving factors that »
Affordable Home Improvement: Remodeling Ideas on a Budget
When thoughts of home improvements come to mind, they usually come along with a few other thoughts: it’s too hard, it’s too much work, or I can’t do that. Another popular one is I don’t have the time or the money, right? Well, your friends here at Ocean State Job Lot are coming to your rescue. Here are a few handy tips on how you can »