5- Minute Shadow Box and four more shadow boxes to inspire you

I am not a crafty person. I don't sew. I am not a good decorator. I don't have the patience to commit long-term to crafting projects. 

I get on Pinterest and I see all of these great craft projects and I get insanely jealous. But crafting just isn't one of my talents. 

However, with a new baby boy coming I have felt the need to do some creative things for his nursery and circle back to do some things for my sweet big baby's current room. 

So I am bringing you "Crafting in 15 For the Non-Crafty." It's short little crafting ideas that you can do even if you're crafting challanged. 

Last week I pulled together this shadow box in about five minutes. 

I bought two shadow boxes for $7 each at TJ Maxx. 

I grabbed my sweet boy's hospital bracelet, his little hat and this beautiful photo taken by Frame Photography. 

I arranged them in place. Pinned them and called it a day. It's so sweet and so simple. 

If you want some inpseration for some really beautiful shadow boxes look no further.

Crafty Chic Mommy has these beautiful ideas. 

The Mama Dramalogues has this stunning one that is very personalized. 

Could this one from Mandi Tremayne Gallery be more gorgeous? 

This idea comes straight from Michael's and could very well be my favorite. 

Prepping for Spring Projects at The Home Depot

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

We are gearing up at out house to get our organic vegetable garden together and boy am I psyched. So let's #DigIn.

I chose to take on the task of organic gardening because each year I try a vegetable garden and fail miserably. But, I am hoping to get a little help from the world’s largest garden community. Plus my husband built me a sweet raised bed garden last year and made me a rain barrel. 

Why organic vegetables? While I don't feel the need to buy 100 percent of our produce organic, I figure if I am going to all the effort of planting and raising a vegetable garden, I want it as healthy as possible. Especially since I plan on making baby food for baby number 2. 

Have you heard of the dirty dozen? It's supposed to be the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables: 

• Peaches
• Apples
• Sweet Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Nectarines
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Pears
• Grapes (Imported)
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Potatoes

I worry about pesticides in our food all the time and I try to buy the "dirty dozen" organic. But let's face it, that can get crazy expensive. So why not grow my own peppers and spinach? 

Last week I got my to do list ready to head to The Home Depot for everything we need for our raised vegetable garden. 

I've got tomatoes, herbs, zucchini, squash, peppers and a whole lot more on my list. Plus I need lots of organic soil, organic gardening supplies and a new spray nozzle. 

I am so excited to just get in there and get started organic vegetable gardening.

Clearly my garden was neglected over the fall and winter. I will be posting a before and after photo once we get everything in place. 

And I know that The Home Depot has a wide variety of organic plants ready to be used in my garden. I am excited go to the store with Jason and pick out everything we need. But he might have to reel me in. 

Clearly the thought of going shopping has worn little bit out! 

I know our garden will be a process, and along the way I will be visiting the Garden Club on The Home Depot website for help organic gardening tips. 

And if you want to follow along with more great projects check out the Garden Club Pinterest Board. 

It’s home improvement time, and The Home Depot has everything you need to #DigIn for Spring. No matter what projects you want to tackle, they have great values on all you need. They’re ready to help you with renovation ideas and expert advice, too.

Get over $300 in email exclusive savings each year, sneak peeks on new products,      monthly lawn & garden ideas for your region and access to The Home Depot’s gardening experts. 

Click here to join the world’s largest garden community today! Or go to homedepot.com/gardenclub to see some of the many benefits of membership...

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

Exciting Spring Projects are on the Way!

I know much of the country has been beaten by snow over the past few weeks. It certainly doesn't feel like Spring in your town. But here in South Alabama it is sunny and warm. The lemonade is in the pitcher and we've switched from our winter flip flops to our spring flip flops. 

I've got some exciting Spring projects coming up thanks to my friends at The Home Depot. I am hoping to do a little gardening and a lot of playing with my boys. 

Are you excited for spring? Do you have any projects you want to tackle? Head on over to the Garden Club to talk about it. 

Last year Jason and I built this raised bed garden. 

It was surprising simple and we made it entirely out of recycled wood. However, our "garden" did not fare so well. 

Photo Credit The Home Depot

So this year I am starting from scratch, and really learning how to grow a vegetable garden. 

I am hoping to get a little help from the world’s largest garden community. I will be visiting the Garden Club on The Home Depot website religiously. So far I have found some good advice on things like organic seeds and installing bird netting. 

Plus the site offers over $300 in email exclusive savings each year and some really cool sneak peeks of new products. Also, it is broken down by region. Which is great here in the land of humidity!

When you register you will get $5 off your next $50 purchase, ideas on new project, expert advice and monthly to-do lists. Plus videos! And you know I LOVE videos. 

It's home improvement time, and The Home Depot has everything you need for spring.  No matter what projects you want to tackle, The Home Depot has you covered and can help you #DigIn to spring.

Spring is the perfect time for all your outdoor home renovations. Shop The Home Depot for terrific values on new patio furniture, landscape supplies such as fertilizer and potting soil and outdoor grills. Keep your lawn and garden looking great, too, with the huge selection of lawn mowers, edgers and trimmers, and garden tools.

Visit The Home Depot Garden Club for product ideas from kick-starting your Spring with seed starter kits to building a window birdfeeder. 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.

Clean scratches on hardwood floors using... Mayonnaise

We have gorgeous hardwood floors in the home where we currently live. And the owner of the home has gone to great lengths to keep them looking good for the past 60 years!

But, we are humans who have furniture, and lives and a baby. The floors gets scratched. 

But I found a simple way to clean these scratches and scuffs using a surprising ingredient. Mayonnaise! Click the video below for more. 

This is a simple two-step process. 

You will need an oil based cleaner like castile soap or Murphy's Oil soap. 

Clean the affected area with the oil soap using a soft cloth, like an old t-shirt. 

Then spread a little mayonnaise on the floor. This part actually made me gag. I really dislike mayonnaise. 

Leave the mayonnaise for 5-10 minutes. 

Then wipe up and see the magic. The oil in the mayonnaise takes on the color of the floor. You will need to wipe up excess mess and oil with a cleaner so you don't slip later. 

Do you have an unusual way to clean something? 

For more great ideas visit Betsy at Romance on a Dime for Take it on Tuesday. 

Around the Table: Family Friendly Meals in a Flash

I wanted to give you guys something because I think you're great readers and I have loved spending this past year with you. 

SO I wrote you a little book compiling some of my dinner recipes. It's called "Around the Table: Family Friendly Meals in a Flash."

It's free and I hope you will read it and share it with friends. 

Happy New Year, may your family gather Around the Table!