Retirement is just around the corner! As we thought about OJ’s upcoming retirement, we decided we wanted to spend this next stage of life in...

This was a fun and inexpensive way to update our fireplace. Last spring we started some inside renovations on our 1960s house.  The first ro...

Welcome to our new to us 1960s home. About 9 months ago we moved to what we hope will be the home we will spend our retirement years in. ...

 "Gingerbread and candy canes, cookies baked to give away;  singing carols, Christmas plays, gifts and going to Grandma's place...

 This project is a   very simple little gift that we've made a few times over the years to hand out to friends and neighbours before Ch...

  Are you looking for something different to do this Christmas?  One of our many Christmas activities from years gone by has been making a p...

When our older kids were growing up, there were many years that we had to find ways to save money. Making our own wrapping paper was one of...

  Are you looking for a simple gift for a friend, teacher, or co-worker? Maybe you want a project that you can do with the kids. Gift jars ...

    This is one of my favourite gift ideas and one that we've done many times over the years. Some years have been quiet, with just my ...

  Many years ago, baking cookies and making a gingerbread house before Christmas became one of our family traditions. The gingerbread hous...

   When I was a child, I loved playing with my mom's collection of buttons. Like many ladies of her day, Mom kept the buttons in a...

We built our house five years ago, but there are still many ongoing projects. The front deck is one of them....or at least UNDER the deck. B...

 I come from a family with eight kids. When I was a girl, all I wanted was a pink bedroom. My parents weren't crazy about bright colors,...

 I'm always looking for easy and inexpensive ways to decorate our home. I love the look of tile in a bathroom, but it can be pricey. Kee...