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Mar 30, 20213 min read

DIY Modern Planters - Easy

These planters were so much fun to make and the build only took a couple of hours per planter. It's a great weekend project, and a very...

Jan 24, 20217 min read

Crissy Does The Enneagram

Ok, ok, I'll play. I love a good personality test! They are a great way to get a little insight into dominant traits you currently...

Jan 6, 20213 min read

DIY Display Shelves - Easy

This little project made a huge impact on the look of my living room. I wanted to keep my shelves small, but you can adjust my...

Jan 5, 20211 min read

2020 Year in Review

My first year with the blog was a BIG one! I found out that I had a passion for making things when I lost my job and we were all...

Dec 17, 20205 min read

DIY Modern Cedar Address Sign - Easy

I love this project! This is an inexpensive and easy way to add serious curb appeal to your home. I have made quite a few of these...

Nov 18, 20203 min read

DIY Frame for a Large Canvas-Moderate

This was such a fun project, and one that really scratched my itch for perfection. :) I loved the challenge of getting those corners...

Nov 1, 20202 min read

Atomic Habits by: James Clear

If you are looking to make significant change in your life, this is the book for you. It is THE BEST book I've read thus far on habit...

Oct 20, 20202 min read

DIY Farmhouse Table - Moderate

I love this table so much for a few reasons: It was the first piece of furniture I ever built, it unlocked a passion inside of me I...

Oct 16, 20204 min read

Patio Makeover: How To Stain Concrete

Staining your concrete slab or pavers is a cheap and easy way to make a dramatic difference in the look of your patio! I added new...

Oct 5, 20203 min read

Upcycled Wood Candle Holder - Easy

I was walking my dog, Burt, the other night, and found some old, Cedar fence posts on my neighbor's curb. Scrap wood was the last thing...

Sep 29, 20201 min read

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars (keto)

Y'all...this is my favorite Keto sweet treat that I have made so far. The only drawback is that you have to cut the bars into very tiny...

Sep 25, 20205 min read

Patio Makeover: How to Make Concrete

First, it's important you know that I am making these videos and writing this blog because I want to share what I have learned, through...

Sep 21, 20204 min read

UNTAMED

This is how you find yourself. Have you ever read a book that you felt was a wake up call to your soul? Each page like a little nudge,...

Sep 19, 20204 min read

DIY Patio Sectional - Easy

I absolutely LOVE this patio furniture because it's comfortable, it looks great, and I can reconfigure it! I got the plans from Ana...

Sep 13, 20201 min read

Keto Chicken Chili with Hatch Green Peppers

I would typically put white beans and corn in this, but...KETO. This recipe is so good and will be a staple in our home in the coming...

Sep 10, 20202 min read

Chocolate Hazelnut Fat Bombs (Keto)

This sugar-holic needs a little something sweet in the afternoon, and this is the perfect treat! I'm not a fan of the nut-flour texture...

Sep 7, 20203 min read

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by: Kristin Neff

When I quit drinking, I was on a mission to "be better", and quickly became OBSESSED with self-development. Obsessed? Really? Such a...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Crissy does sourdough

This was a great experience to have...ONCE. I kid, I kid! Baking is a multi-faceted hobby, that takes a lot of patience and precision. ...

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Healthy Keto Lasagna with Zucchini Noodles

Y'all...I would eat this everyday if I could get away with it. The cheese and meat layers are rich and delicious, and I like the flavor...

Aug 22, 20202 min read

DIY Chemical-Free Laundry Detergent

I love this laundry detergent! It smells like lavender and I am a firm believer in it's main ingredients: Castile Soap and Arm & Hammer...