Painting your hardwood floors may take time and patience but though it's tedious it's easy. Following these simple steps will get your hardwood floors looking like new in no time. Prep the surface Clean the floor Put on primer Sand again Put on the color Let it dry Add more color coats Apply top coat Wait to walk Check out the Full Details … [Read more...]
Color Choices: Turquoise and Yellow
A turquoise and yellow pallet will give any room a festive island feel. Check out this slide show for inspiration on how to incorporate these colors into your home to create a fresh and tropical feel. Slide Show … [Read more...]
DIY- Mardi Gras Beads
Depending on where you are, you know Mardi Gras is coming up. My local grocery store has four isles set apart for Mardi Gras stuff. Who actually enjoys those play beads though? I know several people who offer theirs to my Princess and Pixie for their dress up clothes after the season. Here are some DIY paper beads that are a bit more stylish than the plastic costume beads and are sure to get … [Read more...]
Frugality: The Facts and The Myths
In this day and age where frugality is almost anything but a choice, what are the myths that underlie this way of living? And more importantly what are the actually truths of living frugally? 1. People are frugal because they have no choice. This can be true for some, but most have just prioritized their spending. If you think of everything you buy in terms of how much of your time you've sold … [Read more...]
VSthole's Valentines Day Tips
VALENTINES DAY IS THIS WEEK!! Happy Monday Tub Connection Blog readers!! Can you believe it's already here!? VALENTINES DAY IS THIS WEEK!! So excited. I love it better than Christmas! Every time I go to my local grocery store and I see that "seasonal" isle all stocked top to bottom with red white and pink paraphernalia I just want to push my cart off to the side and just go skipping up and … [Read more...]
Hosting: Dinner Party Games
Are party games good fun or an activity best avoided? Whichever side of the fence you are on, take a look at these 'structured activities' that are sure to keep guests comfortable while giving you the conversational and mingling result you are looking for. If you're planning a structured group activity, let your guests know beforehand. Some folks might not feel like joining in but don't want … [Read more...]
DIY- Small Space Nightstand
How perfect is this!? I love it so much that even though I don't have a small space I want to find a way to do this (when I have a house that I can alter to my little hearts content). What a great way to open up the floor space and make the room feel less crowded. Mr. Sthole isn't going to be to happy about this one, I'm not very good at hanging things that takes more than one nail. Full … [Read more...]
22 Chores Your Toddler Can Do
Being a parent is probably one of the most fulfilling jobs out there, but it's also the toughest. You're all of a sudden completely in charge of this whole person. Their well being, their education, their behavior. Everything is depending on what you do with them. It's hard to balance the house and play time, and nap time and education of a toddler with only so many hours in the day. I love … [Read more...]
Maintaining You Lawn Mower
Depending on where you're located, it could be close to time to gas up the lawn mower and start getting your back in order. Here are some steps on how to clean and maintain your lawn mower so you're sure to get the best life out of your investment . Lawn Mower Maintenance … [Read more...]
To Buy or DIY?
You have less than a week! Do you have ideas for your Valentines Day gifts?? Check out this list of gifts you can DIY or buy to help get those lovey dovey juices flowing! Full Article … [Read more...]
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