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How to Dress up Your Dresser Drawers

Crafty blogger Dana McCranie provides a tutorial for turning bland drawers into something more snazzy. I have this old dresser that came to us as a bonus when we bought my daughter’s bedroom furniture from a friend. It ar...
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Facing Kindergarten With Tie-Dye Therapy

The year I turned 30, I decided to head off the emotional breakdown I saw coming at me like a train in the distance. I planned trips with friends, they threw me a rockin’ ’80s party and I got in shape. I spent most ...
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Reforming a Sentimental Hoarder: My Path to Freedom

We live in a 1,600-square-foot house. Since my 5 year-old daughter was a baby, I’ve plotted and planned our move to a larger house. While one of our reasons to move had to do with school, my main desire was to attain more...
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How To Display Your Child’s Artwork With a Cafe Curtain Rod

Blogger Dana McCranie offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating a tasteful home art gallery to display your little one’s school projects. Kindergarten has brought a lot of changes to our home, the most profoun...
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How to See the Beauty of a Single Grain of Sand

How to See the Beauty of a Single Grain of Sand

After seeing photos of magnified and gemlike grains of sand, Dana McCranie reflects on her childhood by the beach, the passing of her father and the value of art. I grew up 15 minutes from the beach. My father loved the ocean, ...
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Make a Valentine’s Day Card Personal with Your Own Font

You may not love your handwriting, but a little personal touch can go a long way when it comes to card making. Here’s one great idea for Valentine’s Day. Fonts are just awesome. I love different fonts and typography...
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