Spring for me is the awakening of nature, a much-needed break from the cold winter days (which I have yet to have), and the ever-fun city spring cleanup. haha. I am serious! What could be more fun that looking for free things that can not only be saved from the dump, but turned into beautiful ... READ the POST
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Cedar Chest from Trash to Treasure
"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day the neighborhood..." (while Mr. Rogers sings through my head). That is what tune is I sing when I am out junkin' during our citywide spring cleanup. Do you blame me? I find all sorts of trashure and when I spied this cedar chest amongst the ... READ the POST
Chalkboard Menu from Repurposed Mirror
Being a junker can have so many perks, but certainly one of the downfalls is having enough room for all that you find. I make a rule that if I bring it home it has to find new purpose within six months, or it doesn't come home with me. Well, rules are made for breaking, right? That's because I've ... READ the POST
Mud Bar ~ Reclaimed Backyard Kid Fun!
Summer is the best time to be outdoors and what better way to get your kids outside than to build them a Mud Bar. Yes...I said Mud Bar. Kids + mud = FUN!! Two of my girls have birthdays a couple weeks apart in late spring. So, we typically lump them together when it comes to gift giving. ... READ the POST
Repurposed Baby Crib Projects ~ Junkin’ Fun!
Okay...confession time. Yes, I am the lady that drives around with my son during city spring cleanup and grabs all your junk, all the while wearing a skirt and a glorious smile on my face! I'm all about some repurposed baby crib fun! You know you want to join me. tsk. If not, can I just say that ... READ the POST
Reclaimed Wood Bench DIY
It's not everyday that you are driving home and spy perfectly good wood set out for trash. We're talking a 10" x 12' rough sawn board! It was just any trash day, however, but city spring-cleanup. You can see my loot (aka. #trashure) from past city cleanups HERE. Of course, I had to load it up myself ... READ the POST