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Tool School: The RIGID NXT Wet/Dry Vac

This post is sponsored by the Home Depot You know the saying “if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail?” Well, if all you have is a wet/dry vac, then you’re going to be just fine, mister, because it’s probably the one power tool in my house I would never, ever, […]

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Make DIY Mini Concrete Christmas Trees

Photo: Rachel Jacks   Though real Christmas trees are wonderful, not all of us have the time, space, or energy to deal with them. So if your tastes lean to the more industrial, minimalist side of things, you can make your own little Christmas trees out of cement. These concrete Christmas trees are reusable, require no […]

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How to Write a Meaningful Holiday Card

Photo: Zivica Kerkez/Shutterstock Sending holiday cards is a wonderful way to connect with friends and family.  Whether it is a few handwritten lines at the bottom of a greeting card or a full-page printed newsletter, the effort you extend is well worth it.  Read on for writing prompts and tips that will transform the blank […]

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Meal Prep: 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Do It

Meal prep has been popular for a while now, and with good reason… it’s a great way to get in the habit of eating healthy meals and controlling portion size. But it just doesn’t work for me – and here are five reasons why.   

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