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DIY Candy Ornaments for a Christmas Tree: Sweet and Simple Holiday Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 14, 2025 /

Create festive DIY candy ornaments for your Christmas tree with this easy tutorial! Learn how to make peppermint candies, candy canes, and swirled candy sticks using pool noodles, fabric, and Mylar wrap. Perfect for budget-friendly, handmade holiday décor.

DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2025 /

DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft Fall is in the air, y’all! And what better way to welcome the season than with some fun and festive candy corn shelf sitters? These adorable wooden decorations are perfect for brightening up mantels, shelves, or tiered trays. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you…

How to Make a Woodland Ruffle Wreath Using a Unique in the Creek Board

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2025 /

Learn how to make a beautiful purple woodland ruffle wreath using a Unique in the Creek board, mesh, and lavender florals. Includes step-by-step instructions and budget-friendly tips!

How to Make a Halloween Ruffle Deco Mesh Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 22, 2025 /

Learn how to make a fun and spooky Halloween ruffle deco mesh wreath using a UITC character board, festive mesh, and eyeball ribbon! Step-by-step DIY tutorial with tips, tricks, and product links.

🍒 DIY Cherry Wreath Attachment Tutorial: Sweet & Simple Crafting Fun!

By Lori Jacobs / July 17, 2025 /

Make your summer wreath pop with this adorable DIY cherry wreath attachment! Step-by-step tutorial using foam board, velvet, and Dollar Tree supplies. Budget-friendly, easy, and super cute!

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / July 16, 2025 /

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial Looking for a sweet and cheerful wreath project that screams summer charm? This Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath is bursting with bold colors, rustic accents, and handmade cherry attachments that add the perfect pop of personality. Whether you’re prepping for a craft fair or sprucing up…

How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 12, 2025 /

How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath: A Fun Twist on Deco Mesh Looking for a fresh and creative way to use 21” deco mesh in your wreaths? Try the Braided Curl Method! This new wreath-making technique adds a fun twist (literally!) to traditional curls, giving your wreaths beautiful texture and dimension with fewer fray,…

🧵 Handmade Business Packaging Ideas to Boost Your Brand

By Lori Jacobs / July 10, 2025 /

Give your handmade packaging a professional and personal touch! Discover branding ideas for your craft business, including stickers, personalized notes, QR codes, and gift inserts.

How to Store Wreaths the Right Way: Clever and Creative Storage Solutions

By Lori Jacobs / July 2, 2025 /

If you’re anything like me, one wreath turns into five… then ten… then suddenly you’re trying to figure out where to store your ever-growing collection of seasonal door decor. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a full-blown wreath-making machine, proper wreath storage can save you time, space, and heartache (because no one wants to open a…

Is a King of Christmas Tree Worth It? My Honest Review of the 9′ King Flock® Artificial Christmas Tree

By Lori Jacobs / June 26, 2025 /

Christmas tree shopping has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions. There’s just something magical about picking out that perfect tree and bringing it home to decorate with your loved ones. I’ve always adored the look and scent of natural trees, but over the past few years, the price has skyrocketed. Our last real…

Faux Floral Arrangement Tips to Elevate Your DIY Decor

By Lori Jacobs / June 24, 2025 /

Faux florals have come a long way. No longer stiff, plasticky imitations, high-quality faux flowers now look remarkably real—and with zero watering, wilting, or allergy-inducing pollen, they’re a DIY decorator’s dream.

🎀 DIY Summer Wreath Using Dollar Tree Deco Tubing (No Bow Maker Needed!)

By Lori Jacobs / June 17, 2025 /

Looking for a bright, budget-friendly, and super fun wreath to make this summer? This colorful square wreath made with Dollar Tree deco tubing is the perfect project. It’s cheerful, easy to make, and doesn’t require fancy tools—just tubing, pipe cleaners, and a square Dollar Tree frame. And the best part? You can customize it with…

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Indulge in the Joy of Sunday Brunch at Home: A Family-Friendly Feast

By Lori Jacobs / February 19, 2024 /

Sunday mornings have a unique charm, don’t they? They sing the songs of plush pillows, lazy stretches, and the unmistakable allure of a day without alarms. But, in my home, Sundays are synonymous with one thing – brunch! A meal that respects the sanctity of weekends, allowing for a seamless melding of breakfast luxuries and…

6 Fall Mantel Décor Ideas Using Dollar Tree Supplies

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 2, 2022 /

6 Fall Mantel Decor Ideas Using Dollar Tree Supplies

Don’t worry about how to decorate your mantel this fall season because we have some of the best fall mantel decor ideas that use Dollar Tree supplies. Not only are these ideas inspiring but they’re also budget-friendly

8 Best Back-to-School Teacher Gift Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 29, 2022 /

hese back-to-school teacher gift ideas are the perfect way to help get the school year started with smiles while blessing teachers at the same time. Not to mention, these ideas are practical and inexpensive to make!

Fall Bulletin Board Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 22, 2022 /

Take the guesswork out of the how to decorate your classroom with these fall bulletin board decor ideas. They will help you add a classic fall touch that is student-friendly and will leave room for your own creative touch.

5 Best Fall Front Porch Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 8, 2022 /

Whether you’re wanting to go the farmhouse or simple route, these fall front porch ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing.

Creative and Fun Fall Party Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 5, 2022 /

We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and fun Fall party ideas to make putting together your gatherings a breeze.

Best Back to School Activities

By Hard Working Mom Team / June 28, 2022 /

Whether you are a homeschooler or classroom teacher, we’ve rounded up some of the best back to school activities to make starting a new year fun and exciting. These activities are practical, inexpensive, and take minimal prep.

7 Home Decor Trends for Summer 2022

By Hard Working Mom Team / June 21, 2022 /

Top Must-Have Wreath Making Supplies for Beginners

If updating any space in your home is on the radar this summer, then you’ll want to take note of these home decor trends for summer 2022. Every year a new round of seasonal colors and decor styles hit the markets and these are a few you don’t want to miss.

Homemade Aromatherapy Candles

By Lori Jacobs / June 30, 2021 /

If you love candles but want to cut down on spending, the best thing to do is make your own, it’s fun and easy, you can even get your children or partner involved and use it as a team-building exercise. If you’re ready to dive head-first into the wonderful world aromatherapy and of homemade candles,…