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DIY and Woodworking are my jams but I also use this space to share a little about my journey as an autism mom in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with the same things. And when I say I'll be sharing a "little" I really mean a little.  Most of the content here is about DIY. :)

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Christmas is my favorite holiday. Every year I try to decorate the tree a little differently and last year I decided to add a little of my Mexican culture to my Christmas tree with these Mexican Barro Christmas Ornaments . After all, Christmas colors are the colors of the Mexican flag. I DIYed these Mexican […]

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Mexican Barro Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is my favorite holiday. Every year I try to decorate the tree a little differently and last year I decided to add a little of my Mexican culture to my Christmas tree with these Mexican Barro Christmas Ornaments . After all, Christmas colors are the colors of the Mexican flag. I DIYed these Mexican […]

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Faux Succulent Planter on a Budget

I am all about simple projects that make a big impact. My friend was in need of some decor and sent me a picture of a faux succulent planter with a $371 price tag (yes, almost $400) and asked if I knew where she could find one for cheaper. I said, “Yes! With me! I […]

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Wood Riser DIY

Hand made gifts make some of the best kind of gifts. These wood risers are so cute and you can make them out of scraps! If you are looking for an easy beginner-friendly DIY, a wood riser is a good project to try! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see full affiliate disclosure here. Supplies:  Make […]

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Adding “Floating Shelves” to your Space

When I added the tile backsplash to the wet bar area in my house, I loved it. But after a couple of days of taking in what the space looked like I decided it needed something else. So, I started planning on adding floating shelves to the space and I’m going to show you how […]

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How to Install Tile Backsplash (the Easy Way)

This wet bar needed a little something. After building my reeded cabinet doors I tackled one of my biggest DIY challenges – tiling. Before starting this project, tiling used to scare me. This backsplash project taught me that with the right supplies and steps it doesn’t have to be that hard. This is how I […]