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relaeaserwristzero waste livingGreen Living, DIY, Dogs, and Money Saving Tips http://www.condoblues.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)Blogger1379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-6619563130613448595Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:58:00 +00002024-04-26T15:58:43.172-04:00basketcraftsDIYmakeoverpaintrattantip jaruniquewicker I found a cute house shaped basket at Homegoods (you can buy a similar house shaped basket here ) and thought that would make a unique tip jar. (Disclosure: I am including affiliate links for your convenience.) What I really like about this basket is that it offers two ways for people to leave tips. Simply open the lid and they can drop in some cash, or open the door and leave their http://www.condoblues.com/2024/04/diy-painted-wicker-basket-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-2967579231440244666Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:06:00 +00002024-04-12T17:06:01.761-04:00bathbudget livingChristmasDIYeasyfrugal ideasgifthandmadehomemadeideaitchy skinlavendermothers dayreliefremedysaltssoaksore muscletutorial No matter how well I try to protect myself from my pollen allergies, I often end up with itchy skin and sore muscles after a day spent tending to plants in my garden. That’s when I like to indulge in my favorite bedtime ritual. I find that the best way I found to soothe itchy skin and sore muscles is with a nice, relaxing bath with soothing DIY bath salts. This easy recipe http://www.condoblues.com/2024/04/quick-and-easy-lavender-bath-salt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-6094554606835907308Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:23:00 +00002024-04-09T11:36:19.343-04:00Chapter 11 bankruptcycraftscrochetfabricJoann Fabrics and Craftssewingyarn If you've ever wondered why Joann Fabric and Crafts corporate office seems to make purposefully terrible business decisions, let me assure you – it's not in your head. The truth is, the upper management at Joann’s has a long history of being completely out-of-touch with their stores and customers. This finally led to the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March http://www.condoblues.com/2024/03/joanns-fabrics-and-crafts-is-broken-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-7178272486759938079Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:24:00 +00002024-03-08T10:24:13.414-05:00campcampingChairDIY porch decorfoldingmakeoverrecyclereplaceseatstoolupcyclewood I bought two folding camp stools to use as foot stools on my front porch last year. I like that the folding stools are versatile. I don’t like that Michael's didn’t have two with matching fabric. Not to mention the fabric is pretty cheesy and cheap. Let’s fix that. Save this makeover tutorial to your Pinterest boards for later! Share it with your friends!  It’s time for a http://www.condoblues.com/2024/03/how-to-replace-folding-camp-stool-seat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-6234959376680260536Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:37:00 +00002024-02-16T10:11:32.138-05:00basketclosetcoatsexercise equipmenthand weightsorganizationorganizestoragesystem Our coat closet is supposed to be for coats and hats, but it turns into a big mess because we store all kinds of things in there. I regularly clean and organize it, but it always ends up messy again. The closet organizer that came with our condo isn't good enough because we keep more than just coats and winter gear in there.  This coat closet needs better organization and a http://www.condoblues.com/2024/02/easy-coat-closet-organization-makeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3499450320364456835Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:18:00 +00002024-02-07T15:18:19.399-05:00afghandecorDIYfrugal living ideasliving roomorganizationstoragethrow blanketOn cold nights, I find myself reaching for one of the many handmade throw blankets I have scattered throughout my house. Lacey, my dog, is drawn to these cozy blankets like a magnet.  In fact, she loves them so much that she often takes over the entire blanket, leaving me no choice but to grab a second one for myself. Which is why more often than not, I use a throw blanket. As a result of http://www.condoblues.com/2024/02/diy-stylish-throw-blanket-storage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3442635282066496483Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:41:00 +00002024-01-25T15:38:01.189-05:00alpacabeginnercraftscrocheteasyhatmittenspatternwomenyarn I am always on the lookout for unique and stylish winter accessories. Unfortunately, I was unable to find the perfect winter hat in stores. That's when I turned to Pinterest, where I stumbled upon the ideal beanie - but as a crochet pattern, not for sale. With the help of my talented mother-in-law, I rediscovered the art of crocheting, which I had learned as a child from my http://www.condoblues.com/2024/01/i-am-always-on-lookout-for-unique-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3812722091303805212Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:08:00 +00002024-01-17T15:08:47.018-05:00adjustableDIYdressdummyformfrugal livingHow toideasmannequinmoveoverrepairsaving moneysewing Lola, my trusty adjustable dress form mannequin, has been through some wear and tear. Her cover is peeling and her base is constantly falling over. It's no wonder, really. After so many years of being poked and prodded with pins I’d be a bit tipsy and unglued too. Poor Lola. Lola is still usable and I especially rely my dress form’s adjustability and functionality for commissioned sewing http://www.condoblues.com/2024/01/how-to-repair-adjustable-dress-form.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-8054298182282052095Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:13:00 +00002024-01-08T10:32:02.364-05:00Christmas craftsChristmas decorChristmas garlandDIYhollyholly berriesupcycleI bought a prelit holly garland to use as a Christmas decoration. Almost immediately, the fake foam holly berries either chipped to show the white foam underneath or fell off the plastic stems completely. The LED lights still work and the holly leaves look fine although the garland looks a little naked without the holly berries. I made faux holly berries for my Christmas garland. Here’s howhttp://www.condoblues.com/2023/12/how-to-make-faux-holly-berry-garland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-5906571207134540049Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:20:00 +00002023-11-27T15:24:28.711-05:00ChristmascraftsdecordecoratingdecorationDIYhandmadeI took part in the best Christmas Gift Exchange where the theme was Handmade, Regifted, or Thrifted. I made my person some lovely chocolates and wanted to tuck a little extra thing into their gift. Once I spotted a plastic T Rex toy, I found my joy, and went about turning the T Rex toy into Chompy the Christmas Dinosaur decoration. 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Until I nicked, gashed, and cut myself on http://www.condoblues.com/2023/08/how-to-use-any-brand-razor-blade-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-6882004314201457530Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:42:00 +00002024-03-25T10:09:32.386-04:00Budget living hackscamping hacksColemancoolerDIYfrugal living ideasinsulatelidPlaymatetailgating ideasYeti cooler Our coolers don't keep food cold enough for as long as we'd like. While the body has insulation, the lids do not. I began searching for an upgrade. When it comes to coolers and cold boxes, it seems there are only two options: 1. Fairly cheap eskies with minimal insulation in the lid and body that only keep food cold for a day or less. 2. Expensive chilly bins that are http://www.condoblues.com/2023/08/how-to-make-diy-yeti-cooler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3965154912209497664Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:52:00 +00002024-02-12T08:24:40.544-05:00DIYFrontPorchDIYPorchDecorFrontPorchStyleGlamUpYourPorchOutdoorLivingUnusalPorchTransformation Since we rarely use our lovely front porch, it's time to give it some attention after focusing on our back patio last year.  I call this decorating style Hey, what do we do with this stuff from our old house? Put it on the porch for now, we'll style it later.  Last summer I repainted the shutters and front door. I replaced the doorknob and lock since the oldhttp://www.condoblues.com/2023/06/front-porch-makeover-reveal-decorating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-5312261747544325661Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:23:00 +00002023-06-07T10:23:11.206-04:00coasterscraft projectcraftsdecorMod PodgeoutdoortutorialI added a new seating area with a tempered glass topped side table to my front porch. I’m a little concerned about placing hot coffee cups directly onto the glass and am in need of a coaster or two. Let’ s make some outdoor coasters! Save this quick coaster tutorial to your Pinterest boards for later! Share it with your friends!  I considered sewing a set of cute coasters from http://www.condoblues.com/2023/06/easy-DIY-coasters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-9181296247619965844Wed, 31 May 2023 19:49:00 +00002023-06-05T09:44:24.563-04:00budget livingcampingcanvasfrugal livinggearhacksnylontentwaterproof Last year the tent floor leaked in a few spots of water here, even though we put a tarp down first. We let the tent air out and dry in the garage before putting it away for the year. Can you add extra waterproofing to a tent and floor? Yes you can! Here’s how.   Save this easy tutorial to your Pinterest boards for later! Share it with your friends! Selecting the Right http://www.condoblues.com/2023/05/how-to-waterproof-nylon-camping-tent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-8105507650687072090Tue, 23 May 2023 19:42:00 +00002023-06-05T09:54:22.759-04:00container gardenDIYfrugal livinggardengardeninginstallorganic gardeningrain barrelOne of the first garden improvement projects I did after we bought our condo was to install a rain barrel that looks like a rock in my front yard. I figured (correctly) that if my rain barrel looks more like a lawn ornament I wouldn’t get the stink eye from my neighbors or my Homeowner’s Association. But mostly I wanted something that looks nice since I have to look at it. The only downside ishttp://www.condoblues.com/2023/05/rain-barrel-planter-renovation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3706744245252938612Fri, 12 May 2023 23:15:00 +00002023-05-12T19:16:51.509-04:00budget livingcontainer gardenfrugal living ideashangerhanginghomesteadingmacrameplantself wateringself watering gardensmall space garden I have a bunch of pea seeds left from last year’s garden by design. I need to find a better way to plant them so the vines don’t take over my small patio container garden like they did last summer. The heavy duty plant hanging eye bolt similar to this kind I used years ago and largely ignored gave me the inspiration to try growing peas in a hanging planter. (Disclosure: I am http://www.condoblues.com/2023/05/diy-outdoor-plant-hanger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-5447346577514249171Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:55:00 +00002023-04-27T15:55:46.039-04:00DIY shoe repairfrugal hackssaving money tipsshoe careshoe hackstravel clothes tipsI recently bought a pair of these exact Naot Women's Borasco shoes after a friend recommended them as a cute and comfortable work/walking/dress up or down travel shoe (Disclosure: I am including affiliate links for your convenience.) My friend did not do me wrong. Ilove everything about the shoes except for one minor thing: I’m having some pain and discomfort because of the new leather is stiff http://www.condoblues.com/2023/04/how-to-stretch-tight-shoes-fast-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-1029042686887515490Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:39:00 +00002023-04-19T17:39:12.052-04:00Craftsman styleDIY porch decorDIY projectEasy curb appeal ideasoutdoor decoroutdoor lighting ideasporch light Now that we are moving on in to warm Spring weather (in theory. This is the Midwest after all. We can experience all 4 seasons in one week just to keep things interesting) it's the perfect opportunity to spiff up, renovate, and decorate our front porch and yard. Which shoots a long overdue project to the top of our porch project punch list: replace the overhead porch lights! http://www.condoblues.com/2023/04/easy-porch-light-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-7313172664273556520Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:22:00 +00002023-04-03T16:22:32.937-04:00bathroomdecorDIY projectideasorganizationorganizerrennovationtutorialOne day after refilling the conditioner in this hanging soap and shampoo Dispenser , The pump bottle refused to snap into place, lurched from the wall, and tried to kill me. I bobbed. It weaved. The bottle crashed to the floor and cracked. (Disclosure: I am including affiliate links for your convenience.) One of the things I like about the Dispenser is that you can buy replacement parts. I did http://www.condoblues.com/2023/04/how-to-drill-hole-in-ceramic-porcelain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-1783059646094653119Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:07:00 +00002023-03-24T12:07:29.645-04:00container gardenherb gardenideasmakeoverpatio gardenself watering gardensmall spacevegtable garden Every year my husband and I come home from the nursery with more plants and seeds than we have pots in our container garden even though we swear we aren’t going to do it this year.  Honest.  Promise.  We swear. And totally ignore when we are buying plants and seeds.  At least we are consistent. We really don’t use the patio for anything other than a few potted http://www.condoblues.com/2023/03/new-self-watering-patio-vegetable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-3129200708364994537Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:04:00 +00002023-03-10T16:04:25.998-05:00bathroomdecorDIYideasinstallplumbingrenovationsinkvanityI found patches of black mold on our bathroom vanity, wall, and subfloor due to several micro leaks and needed to replace everything in the bathroom. Which is totally fine because we hated the builder grade bathroom vanity with a passion. I demoed, replaced and leveled the subfloor, and laid new tile. Now it’s time to update and upgrade the bathroom vanity. Save this idea to your http://www.condoblues.com/2023/03/diy-bathroom-vanity-upgrade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-7407078599327008043Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:16:00 +00002023-03-02T12:17:50.543-05:00decorDIY projectHow toideaslampsofficeroomunique room lightsFor some baffling reason, two bedrooms in my house do not have wiring for ceiling lights. I’m not sure why the builder though that some folks in a house doesn’t deserve overhead lighting like the main bedroom but here we are. I originally solved our room lighting issue with placing four halogen desk lights on top of the bookshelves that line the wall in our office. This worked well for years http://www.condoblues.com/2023/03/how-to-light-room-without-ceiling-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-7174689338924525603Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:32:00 +00002023-02-08T10:50:00.821-05:00craftscrochetear warmergift ideahomemademoss stitchpatternscarfscrap yarn While poking around on Pinterest (follow me on Pinterest @condoblues pretty please?) for new and different beginner friendly crochet stitches, I kept coming back to projects using the moss stitch. I recently made Stitching Toghether's Moss Stitch Ear Warmer pattern (a quick and easy scrap yarn project, by the way) and liked is so much (and got compliments when I wore it) that I http://www.condoblues.com/2023/02/easy-moss-stitch-crochet-scarf-and-ear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703131581001078256.post-4869061271044704878Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:06:00 +00002023-01-27T15:21:30.289-05:00bugscabbage wormscontainer gardengardenhoop house ideaskillnatural gardeningorganic gardeningpestspreventvegtable gardenFor the 2023 gardening season depending upon how it goes in 2022 One summer, my husband and I tried growing a cabbage from its stem. Once it grew a good set of roots, I planted it outside in our container garden.  Where we learn just how much cabbage worms love cabbage. We vowed never to plant cabbage again.   We were successful growing the cabbage and Romain lettuce. The celery http://www.condoblues.com/2023/01/how-to-prevent-cabbage-worms-and-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods)0