Well, its official, we have over three feet of snow! A common argument between us Minnesotan’s now is whether we would prefer warmer temps and snow or no snow and real cold. Unfortunately for us we got both this year! I am SO ready for spring! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
What is up with this winter being SO WINTER? We officially have about 30 inches of snow outside lol and more on the way but at least its not -30 degrees anymore! Stay warm guys, let’s hope for an early spring! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well winter is officially not screwing around this year. Today our high is -18 degrees! WOW is all I can say. Stay warm everyone and be safe! Welcome to Link Party #124 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
SO… I apparently jinxed us lol Never again will I mention how fair and warm and easy our winter has been! BOOM highs in the single digits and another 7 inches of snow! I had a three day weekend though so I was able to enjoy it from my couch 🙂 Welcome to Link Party #123 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well, according to my aunt, we are officially halfway through winter! Though its been a long one for us (first snow in September) fortunately it has actually been quite warm so I’m not as OVER IT as I normally am by this time of the year lol. We had a horrible couple of colds days but we’ve also seen temps in the 30s! How have all of your winters been going? Welcome to Link Party #122 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Welcome to Link Party #121 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Welcome to Link Party #120 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
So very sorry about the problems in last week’s party! So, we will be going back to the OLD Inlinkz link up for this party and as many more as we can. Unfortunately I don’t know how long this will last until they force us to use the new version. If you guys know of any alternatives to Inlinkz please let us know! We so appreciate you guys sharing with us and joining us every week! Read the rest of the post »
Strangely we’ve actually had a warmer December than we did November! Last weekend we hit 40 degrees, it was GORGEOUS! If only this was what winter was like all of the time lol Welcome to Link Party #118 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
We’ve had quite the chilly couple of months already here in Northern MN but this week we’re seeing sunshine and highs in the 30s. It feels wonderful! Welcome to Link Party #117 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Brrrrrrr, we really have totally moved on to winter, consider it is December though I guess I should stop complaining lol. Welcome to Link Party #116 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Welcome to Link Party #115 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
In light of what I consider a holiday that is all about eating incredible food: my five features are some truly mouth watering recipes! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Welcome to Link Party #114 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well winter has hit hard so far this year. We had a high of -2 one morning and I literally said, “FOR REAL!?” But we have a high of 40 tomorrow so I’m holding out some hope we might get some nice weather to make up for such a short fall lol Welcome to Link Party #113 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
So far we’ve seen quite a bit of snow but nothing has stuck yet! Its been chilly enough though that I’ve been happy to curl up inside and leave outside projects to next year. Welcome to Link Party #112 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
My favorite holiday is upon us! I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Halloween! Welcome to Link Party #111 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Oh my gosh my back is killing me but I officially, finally, got everything done before winter that I needed to get done!! Welcome to Link Party #110 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
I dog sitted this last weekend the two puppers of whom I am their Fairy Dog Mother. I took the excuse to do something I have NEVER done before. I stayed in my pajamas all day Sunday lol. I also accomplished nothing but: cuddles, play time, nap time, more cuddles and more nap time. It was awesome. Welcome to Link Party #109 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Welcome to Link Party #108 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well, it snowed. I’m not even kidding. It REALLY SNOWED – like blizzarded for an hour on Saturday. I know this is northern MN but still! Of course it didn’t stick but wow were we all crabby that day lol Welcome to Link Party #107 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Hello from the VERY chilly north where I am already officially using my pellet stove… and its still September… *sobs* Welcome to Link Party #106 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well on Sunday it was 91 degrees and then on Monday it was 42 when I got up to go to work! The temperature dropped so fast all the windows fogged up in my house lol. The forecast is nothing above 60 from now on so I guess fall is officially here! Welcome to Link Party #105 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
OMYGOODNESS Pumpkins everywhere! Welcome to Link Party #104 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
I just returned from four days of camping and 4 wheeling fun. It felt great to getaway for awhile and it also felt wonderful to be back in my quiet little home! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Welcome to Link Party #103 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
You guys, I almost missed it, MY THREE YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY! Back in August of 2015 I started on this awesome journey with Grandma’s House DIY and I am SO excited to see what the next couple of years will bring. Thanks so much for sharing with us – every week I look forward to see what everyone has been up to! Welcome to Link Party #102 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
Well I got my new pellet stove installed and have two closets now full of pellets for this coming winter! It feels so good to finally have that all done and ready to go. Welcome to Link Party #101 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashoned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »
WOWSER I can’t believe we just hit 100!!! That’s 100 weeks you guys that the To Grandma’s House link party has been running. Where the heck did that time go!? LOL Welcome to Link Party #100 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »