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LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN DECOR IDEAS

October 28, 2022

Boo! You now know the extent of my creepy side (for Halloween). I go all in on pumpkins, pumpkins and acorns. And then I add a ghost or two in October. The thing about this holiday is it is inside a season. Okay, when I proofread this sentence I realized every holiday sits inside one of the four seasons. This year I want to share a few last-minute ideas Halloween decor

ideas.

And the best part of these decor ideas? They do not take up your time or storage space.

Of course, I cannot help but smile when I see these guys chillin’ in my front yard ( a gift from my SIL and nieces last year! But I do have a storage tub (or two) of Halloween decor collected over the years.

LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN IDEAS + THRIFTY

Because Halloween is crammed in between fall and Christmas I prefer to use what I have around the house and garage. Here are a few go-to staples for all holidays and seasons.

CHEAP DECOR STAPLES

Halloween theme wine bottles
dead branches
cheesecloth (I found Walmart had the best deal for non-food cheesecloth)
small recycled jars or glass bottles
googly eyes (in the craft supply aisle at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
lanterns
spray paint found at Walmart
any decor item that has a Halloween color vibe (think purple, green, black, orange)

THRIFTY IDEAS

Now comes the fun part. I have some wine bottles with Halloween themes.

I found this galvanized house at Homegoods (before my Homegoods hiatus). And a bottle of wine tucks neatly into one of the “interior rooms.”
Sidenote: I just remembered I was going to spray paint this galvanized house. Boo!

I added these fairy lights to tuck into the house for a little glow on the kitchen counter.

Tealights would work too!

Next, I shopped my kids’ “treasures.” Remember this story when our Australian Shepherd ate Christmas?

I found one of my daughter’s ceramic, kiln-dried bowl/vase/catch-all crafts from elementary school and the color was perfect for Halloween.

Apparently, her kiln-dried vase was too much for Tanner.

So I added it to my little Halloween corner in the kitchen. It just added a little color and height.

BRANCHES

I love spray paint for last-minute crafts! My garage is filled with 1/2 empty cans of Rustoleum. So I grabbed a few dead branches and got to work.

Tip: Chewy boxes make great spray paint boxes.

I just set my items in there, and raise the side lids before I spray.

It is also a way to use those almost empty Rustoleum cans.

Instant centerpiece with fall stems and dead branches!

LANTERNS

I love lanterns! And a coat of spray paint can make them ready for any holiday or event. Yes, sometimes I spray right over the windowpanes. It usually depends on two things:

Time
Did I pack my patience?

REPURPOSE JARS

I rarely pass on a Trader Joe’s bottle regardless of the contents. This time of year Trader Joe’s and Sprouts have cute cider bottles.

I hope you were inspired by these simple, repurposed ideas. I would love it if you pinned to your boards or signed up for the Weekend Edit – a Saturday morning newsletter that recaps projects you might have missed.

HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX

October 10, 2022

Bugles, pumpkin spice and candy corn make this Halloween Chex Mix a new favorite treat.

I made five pounds of Halloween Chex mix and shipped four pounds to eleven college boys at three different universities.

It’s okay if you have to re-read that sentence. Not only is it closing in on Halloween, but it is also a care package season. I was happy to make (and sample) this easy-to-ship salty-sweet combination of cereal, pretzels, chocolate and the autumn staple; candy corn.

With my boys away at school and in semi-isolation in the midwest, I wanted to send them a “shelf-stable” homemade treat. Versus, something they could order on our family’s Amazon account.

HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX

This Halloween mix includes the standard base of rice cereal, pretzel twists and peanuts. But this recipe adds Bugles, M&M’s and candy corn to give it the tastiest of flavors.

It is addictive. It’s like Bugle and candy corn crack mix with pumpkin spice flavors.

I ate 1 cup of the 2nd batch in the time it took to write the first paragraph.

The secret to this recipe is the pumpkin spice coating. It is a melted combination of butter, brown sugar and a generous serving of pumpkin spice. Yum!

Make sure you have pumpkin spice in your pantry and no substitutions on this spice. If you have read my blog for a minute you know I love an ingredient substitution.

HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

4 CUPS CHEX RICE CEREAL

3 CUPS MINI PRETZELS OR PRETZEL STICKS

3 CUPS BUGLES (NEAR THE PRINGLES TOP SHELF)

1 CUP DRY ROASTED PEANUTS

1/2 CUP HALLOWEEN THEME M&M’S

1 CUP HARVEST CANDY CORN

PUMPKIN SPICE SEASONING

1/2 CUP BUTTER

1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR

2 TSP VANILLA

3 TBSP PUMPKIN SPICE SEASONING

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 275 DEGREES

PREP BAKING SHEET WITH PARCHMENT PAPER

IN LARGE BOWL COMBINE CHEX MIX, PEANUTS, PRETZELS + BUGLES

IN GLASS BOWL COMBINE BUTTER + BROWN SUGAR + MICROWAVE FOR 1 MINUTE-ISH

REMOVE FROM MICROWAVE AND ADD VANILLA + PUMPKIN SPICE

POUR OVER CHEX MIX MIXTURE

POUR ONTO BAKING SHEET + BAKE AT 275 FOR 30 MINUTES-ISH. STIR AFTER 15 MINUTES.

REMOVE FROM OVEN + COOL COMPLETELY. COMPLETELY. TRUST ME

ADD HARVEST CANDY CORN AND M&M’S

Tip: Double the batch. Trust me.

This Chex mix medley is easy (and lightweight) to ship for care package season.

Here are a few favorite Halloween treats.

DIY HALLOWEEN GHOST PILLOW

September 29, 2022

Do you love a DIY knockoff? It’s been a while since I created a Pottery Barn knockoff. So when I saw Gus the Ghost in the latest Pottery Barn catalog I knew this was a fun DIY pillow to make. Check out how I made this cute Pottery Barn knockoff in a matter of minutes. I included a video below too.

THE CUTEST DIY GHOST PILLOW

I love a Pottery Barn knockoff like this tray and this kitchen table.

What makes a great DIY knockoff is saving money while not losing brain cells trying to knock it off.

This pillow was crazy expensive for what took minutes and less than $20 to recreate (and reuse for other purposes).

This list of supplies for this diy ghost pillow is short

SUPPLIES

Round or square pillow form
clamp, chip clip etc
white blanket (like this one)
felt or black vinyl for eyes

DIRECTIONS

Clamp the top left and the top right corners of the pillow to create a dome shape.
Secure with a clap, chip clip, etc.

3. Drape blanket over pillow form, adjust.

4. Add black felt or vinyl for the eyes

5. Adjust eyes.

The hardest part of this DIY Pottery Barn knockoff was positioning the ghost’s eyes and draping the blanket.

When I reviewed the pillow photos I noticed the ghost’s eyes were a little creepy. Because I used sticky-back black vinyl it was easy to reposition his eyes.

My plan was to drape my pom-pom blanket over the chair to create a floating ghost.

But the pom poms on the blanket looked more like tentacles than a shapeless friendly ghost.

I tucked the excess blanket behind the pillow.

This blanket is a better choice to make this pillow and reuse the blanket later.

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I adjusted so it looked like a friendly ghost just chilling in our family room.

The irony is not lost on me that my knockoff ghost pillow sat on our Pottery Barn swivel chairs (which we love).

I love this little ghost. It took minutes to create and he pops against the navy chairs.

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HOW A DOG APP CONNECTED OUR FAMILY

November 16, 2022

We never knew a dog app would be such a fun way to stay connected to our kids. With jobs and college, our kids currently live in three different states and time zones.

As our children leave the nest for condo ownerships, apartment rentals and roommates, I wanted a way to stay connected. Remember this story about our Amazon account?

But not come across as a helicopter mom.

In our family, it is finding creative ways to stay in touch with each other.

It turns out an app designed for stay-at-home dogs connected our family in ways that generated texts and phone calls. And lots of laughs.

HOW A DOG APP KEPT OUR FAMILY CONNECTED ACROSS 3 TIME ZONES

A dog-watching app for Christmas was the perfect family gift.

We chose the Furbo dog app (the basic not the nanny cam). Furbo is an app-based treat dispenser.

But you can explore a variety of dog owner apps here.

When Santa brought the family the Furbo we never anticipated how much fun we would have with a treat dispenser.

We knew our youngest, Evan, finished his last class when we heard the familiar churning of the motor mid-day.

Our daughter showed her co-workers real-time images of her four-legged siblings.

On a side note, Chloe and Elliott won her office’s dog Halloween costume contest.

And yes that was snow on the ground for Halloween.

The Furbo basic includes a speaker so the kids can talk directly to Chloe or Elliott.

It is not pitch perfect, but it is fun to hear the kids trying to get their attention.

DETAILS

We set up a master account. This allows each each family memberto operate the the treat and view the camera.

The camera lets the kids check in at random times of the day.
The camera can be placed near any electrical outlet
Flip top to add treats as needed.
It is not a nanny cam, but the camera allows us to get a visual of our two Berners.

Elliott now sits in front of the Furbo. Sometimes I text to the kids to send them a little love

With a mom of three in three states, I always smile with the ping of the treat release. Even the kid who decided to “Furbo a treat” at 2 am. I heard that one too.

! If you are looking for a family Christmas gift you can check out the Furbo pricing here.

RHODES PUMPKIN SHAPED ROLLS

November 8, 2022

This time of year many of of us dream of a white Christmas. Me? I dream of making a side dish from scratch-ish. This year I was determined to make pumpkin shaped rolls for Thanksgiving.

I found this recipe on my friend Karianne’s blog. Karianne is an amazing talent and a creative genius and the one thing thing we share is we both struggle in the kitchen.

This was the year I was going to make pumpkin haped dinner rolls.

I did not want a repeat of last year’s au gratin potatoes. Everyone loved them and went back for seconds. The compliments were flowing, like the wine. The only problem? I did not make the Au gratin potatoes.

Nope, I bought the 2-pack of Costco’s Au gratin potatoes. I hid them in the garage fridge and on Thanksgiving Eve I added the potatoes to the crockpot and tossed the plastic containers in the recycle bin. To cover my tracks I added a well-placed milk container and empty wine bottles to the top of the bin.

I thought I was in the clear, until my mom asked for the recipe.

Potatoes and cheese? I had no clue what ingredients were in this creamy, yummy potato dish. This year was going to be different.

This year I made a test batch of these dinner rolls in October. Let’s just say that even a detailed list of instructions can be a challenge.

I almost missed the one to two-hour additional hours of thawing time.

The best part of these dinner rolls is the only thing you need to buy is a bag of Rhodes frozen dinner rolls. Oh and you will need almonds or pecans and an egg. These are staples at our house.

RHODES PUMPKIN SHAPED ROLLS

For years I have made cinnamon rolls I knew how easy it was to work with Rhodes frozen rolls.

The thing to remember is these are basic, white, frozen dough balls.

My goal was to follow the recipe and for the baked dinner rolls to resemble a pumpkin. Remain calm and thaw the rolls.

My second goal was to reread the steps.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredients are easy

12 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
Non-stick cooking spray (Costco’s brand is the best -my mom recommended it to me).
1 egg to make an egg wash glaze
Almonds or Pecans to make the pumpkin’s stem

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350
SPRAY THE BAKING SHEET WITH NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY
PLACE FROZEN DINNER ROLLS ON A BAKING SHEET SPACED OUT ( 12 SHOULD FIT)
COVER ROLLS WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND SET ASIDE FOR 2 HOURS.

PUMPKIN SHAPED DINNER ROLLS FOR THANKSGIVING

REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS MAKE 5-6 SNIPS ON EACH ROLL
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT INTO THE CENTER BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL ADD A PECAN OR ALMOND
ADD THE PLASTIC WRAP OVER THE BAKING SHEET FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1 1/2- 2 HOURS.
REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND ADD AN ALMOND OR PECAN (I USED AN ALMOND)

NEXT

USING A BAKING BRUSH (OR A FOAM BRUSH IF YOUR BAKING SKILLS ARE MORE IN LINE WITH MINE). DON’T JUDGE.

NEXT

Mix an egg into a small glassbowl and brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.

In full disclosure, I remembered this step about three minutes into the baking time.

Bake for 15-20 minutes. My rolls were a little pasty so next time I will add a few more minutes to brown them up a bit more.

I was so excited when I pulled the rolls out of the oven and they looked like pumpkin-shaped dinner rolls.

I felt like Linus if the Great Pumpkin had showed up on Halloween. Maybe he should make pumpkin shaped rolls for the Great Pumpkin.

If you need new baking sheets these Made in the USA are a favorite in my kitchen.

Thanks for stopping by today. If you have a Pinterest account I would love it if you pinned this to your recipe or Thanksgiving boards.

Here is a favorite recipe using Rhodes frozen rolls. For years I have made (and shared) my friend Kristin’s mom’s pecan rolls. I make them for long weekends and Christmas mornings.

THE WEEKEND EDIT – FOURTEEN SECONDS

October 29, 2022

Good morning friends! Our week started off with one of our boys calling us with news. Usually, our son prefaces his phone calls with, “Mom, funny story.” This conversation started with a nervous cadence that all parents recognize.

I will not share what thoughts ran through my mind in those first fourteen seconds. But I was relieved the problem was solved over the phone and did not require an attorney or a hard money loan.

WHAT I AM READING

I just finished Kelly Ripa’s book, Live Wire -Long Winded Short Stories. I have a love-hate relationship with this celebrity. I don’t know if my friends even know who she is, but I knew her back on All My Children- my soap opera phase after college. I did not write the nicest review on Amazon. In hindsight, I should have finished the book before the review. And I would tell Kathie Lee Gifford to do the same.

If you do not know what I am talking about scroll down to the projects below. Or read my about page.

My favorite chapter was the one about her youngest son. I will leave it at that, but it is why I can put the self-centered, long-winded stories aside because her relationships with her adulting kids mirror mine. At the end of the book, she shared her most recent cosmetic surgery. And it may explain why my Chrome browser has a litany of ads on my home screen for that same above-the-collar bone procedure.

Simmer down! I do not have the funds or downtime.. this year. And now,

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This quilted side button is a favorite sweater.
I love this scarf for the holidays.
Sleeves plaid bow-ruffle top
I got my eyes on these slippers.
My friend Michelle found this ten pack of Swedish dishtowels (reusable and replaces paper towels).

SHOP HERE

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THE WEEKEND EDIT AUTO CORRECT

October 15, 2022

Good morning! What are your plans for the weekend? Can I share an embarrassing story?

I am a rapid-fire texter and quick on the send button. I end up sending three additional text messages to correct my typos and errant consonants.

And other texts, like the one I sent to my daughter, auto-corrected to “he is hot.”

Wait for it ..

I was texting about my future son-in-law’s likeness to an actor.

See the text exchange below.

I could not type fast enough to add #autocorrecterror.

What is your funniest auto-correct text message?

And this is not the first time I have texted my daughter to tell her her fiance, my future SIL looks like someone famous or the bagger at Kroger. As my seven-year-old niece tells me, Dan 2.0 is handsome.

WATCHING + READING + FINDS

. When is the last time you made Monkey Bread?
Here is a list of slow cooker recipes.
This jacket is in my shopping cart.
This is a great list of Halloween wreath ideas.
These booties came in the mail and I love them with jeans!

FALL PREP REMINDERS

Creative storage ideas for serving trays
Kitchen sink tips
Time to do this.
Do this while watching football.

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THE WEEKEND EDIT +WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THIS ROOM

March 19, 2022

HAPPY SATURDAY!

This time of year between snow and sun I like to get organized. To hold myself accountable, I am on a self-imposed … spending hiatus.

To appreciate the task to get organized you have to check out what is behind this lower level (basement) barn door. This grainy photo should give you a clue. Or, if you are an auditory learner just queue the creepy music in every scary, PG Halloween movie.

My goal is to organize these boxes into holidays, crafts, seasons and the what was I thinking pile? Please tell me you have a room or a closet that resembles this chaos.

WEEKEND THOUGHTS

I know what you are thinking.. that’s a lot of Crate & Barrel boxes.
At some point I created a label for a bin dedicated to chips.
I bought these clear bins at Target to help me sort thru this mess (and see) the contents.
I uploaded this new video to my Youtube channel. I would love if you subscribed!
It is an update to this post about saggy couch (back) cushions.
I returned these pink bufallo check pillow cases. The fabric was similar to the metal folding chairs in the 70’s.
As soon as I opened the Amazon bag, I thought I must let everyone know: do not buy these pillows!
I updated the graphic of these pillows at the bottom of this post. ;0)

I ordered a few of these pillow cases on Etsy (recommended from my Dallas friend Katie.
I bought this for my garage entry door makeover that I shared last week.
That’s it. Spending hiatus in effect!
Moving along! And now I have a really fun craft idea for all of those vases under your sink.

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HOW TO MAKE MERCURY GLASS DECOR

This is a fun craft and a great way to repurpose all of those flower vases under the sink.

READ THE HOW TO HERE

HOW TO PAINT CABINET PULLS WITH A TOOTHPICK

Now you have to click the link below. ;0)

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JCREW FACTORY + TARGET FOR SPRING!

That little potted plant below is a favorite. It is over in the Magnolia houseware section at Target. I bought three and went back and bought two more. They are petite and look great in a guest bathroom or on a desk. The link below will take you to the Target page. And I have my eye on that bucket hat, but I don’t want to look like Gilligan’s sister. Plus, I am on a spending break this month.

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HOW TO CREATE A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING IN MINUTES

October 5, 2021

Now, is the time to be thinking about Thanksgiving? Why? Because we are not in a manic panic mode yet. So let’s take advantage of the calm before the food and pumpkin frenzy.

HOW TO CREATE A THANKSGIVING TABLE SETTING

Hopefully, this leaves you with some ideas to plan your Thanksgiving table in advance. This is the year you get ahead of the holidays! Let’s do this!

You could be done before Halloween!

Since our kitchen remodel we decided to host Thanksgiving. It justifies the fancy oven that is on the brink more days than on bake. #wink

I want an easy, place setting that is simple, inexpensive, festive, and kid-friendly.

HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE PLACE SETTING

With our kitchen demo running over budget, I did not want to spend money to create 20 place settings. I created a place setting with texture, layers and color.

Adding one layer at a time turned an ordinary salad and dinner plate into a family-friendly and pretty seasonal place setting.

Layers

I began with brown craft paper for a table runner. It was an easy way to protect the table and give the table an earthy, organic feel.

The added bonus was kraft paper makes for easy cleanup. I love chargers! Last fall, I purchased these galvanized chargers on a visit to see my sister in Knoxville.

I think galvanized chargers are a southern thing, but this Colorado girl loves them. My favorite set of plates are from World Market. They were a Pottery Barn knockoff find a few years ago. And, like my galvanized chargers, the dinner plates work year-round.

I used cotton gingham napkins I found online this summer. Usually, I think of gingham as a summer pattern, but I loved the contrast between the blue and orange pumpkins.

Sidenote: I am on a mission to buy these gingham cloth napkins in every color. They are much cheaper than the Pottery Barn gingham cloth napkins I bought with a gift card. I tucked a paper napkin as a safety net for spills and sticky fingers. And, I added a pumpkin to each plate with a note to pumpkin up. And, finally, I splurged on new pewter silverware after our kitchen remodel. The pewter finish has an understated vibe.

My sister said they looked tarnished! #snarkysisters And of course every place setting needs a pumpkin!

With the place setting done, I turned my attention to the table. And, the limited real estate remaining on the table.

With my solid wood dining room table, I used this repurposed centerpiece to add some much needed greenery. For this place setting, I used my upcycled Anthropologie candle jars and added new votives.

The glass-painted pumpkins are oversized votives too.

I love to see how a few small and inexpensive changes can make such a pretty place setting. In a world of Instagram, I love the simplicity that fits my life and style.

Please check out the other bloggers and their Thanksgiving table settings. This was such

Oh and don’t forget to do this before Thanksgiving!

DO THIS BEFORE THANKSGIVING

September 16, 2021

Sharing simple tips to prep the salt and pepper shakers simple before Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving will be here before you finish the Halloween candy. It will be here because Hallmark and Starbucks tell us it’s fall (in August). So now is the time to do all the things you will wish you had done before Thanksgiving.

Pin this under tips!

PREP THE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS BEFORE THANKSGIVING

STEPS TO PREP SALT +PEPPER SHAKERS

Gather all of your salt and pepper shakers and your salt and pepper.

Next, here is a tip I tried and it worked well. Place a damp paper towel on the counter and then set out your salt and pepper shakers. The damp paper towel holds the salt and pepper

HOW TO LOAD THE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS

Next, load those petite seasoning vessels with salt and pepper. Now the debate starts here. Yes even salt and pepper shakers are a hot topice. The question is do we still want to use the two hole shaker for the pepper or is it better to use the two hole shaker with salt?

I found my pour was better when I raised the pepper above the mouth of the shaker. I mean it’s still messy, but the paper towel gives you a fighting chance.

You will feel great knowing it’s done because no one wants to pause while prepping the Thanksgiving table and fill (spill) salt and pepper over every kitchen surface.

Sidenote: Who decided shakers require microscopic holes the size of a needle.

I know what some of you are thinking. There is plenty of time to do Thanksgiving and holiday prep details. Right?

But, right now between Hallmark’s Autumn Leaves and White Christmas go ahead and haul out the salt and pepper shakers and get ‘er done before Thanksgiving.

What are some other time-saving tips you like to do now before the calendar says it’s two more sleeps until Thanksgiving?

Please share in the comments!

Here’s another weekly hack (tip) to start your Mondays!

In the meantime, stock up on the salt and pepper. Who knew ground pepper was so pricey.

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DOG WATER BOWL HACK

July 6, 2021

Sharing a dog water bowl hack you can find at the grocery store.

Do you know when you are rushing out the door and you scan the dog’s water bowl and it is nearly empty?

And for a split second you think oh there’s plenty. But what do you do? You always put down your bag(s) and grab the water bowl.

And then after filling the water bowl you walk back across the kitchen floor or patio, like walking a tightrope, not wanting to wobble over like a Weeble. (80’s reference).

Here is a dog water bowl hack for your furry friends on those busy days.

Oh, and the dog days of summer when dogs are outside more enjoying the sunsets.

If you are a follower of Everyday Edits you know I love a good hack. Like this one.

And if your dogs need a new dog bowl here is a cute elevated dog dish.

DOG WATER BOWL HACK

I stumbled into this hack when I bought a plastic beverage dispenser at Kroger for under $8.000. I planned on using it for brewed tea.

Until I got it home and the dispenser was too big for the refrigerator.

And I thought this oversized, too big for the fridge beverage dispenser is perfect for Chloe and Elliott and the dog days of summer.

I added ice and water.

Now it’s just a little water bar for the dogs.

And the best part was the beverage dispenser with spigot fit on top of their dog dish tray.

Looking for a yummy dog treat to pair with the beverage bar? Try these homemade dog treats.

This Made in USA dog bone cookie cutter will set you back a few dollars and will make your dog treats too cute!

Shop for the dog days of summer. It’s never too early to shop for Halloween costumes for your dogs. ;0)

Cutest Way to Repurpose a Child’s Cowboy Boots

March 3, 2020

Recently, I spent an evening sorting thru my kids’ baby blankets, baptismal gifts and mass day sweaters. The memories were tucked into a bin and stored in a hall closet. So when I found the toddler size cowboy boots it brought back a flood of happy tears of my youngest son’s 24/7 cowboy phase. I initially tucked the cowboy boots back into the bin and then I found the cutest way to repurpose a child’s cowboy boots.

We all know our youngest child is usually the most resourceful, right?

One morning I found Evan in his jammies and cowboy boots watching Sponge Bob …. wait for it

… with a tub of cookie dough and a spoon. It was the same time frame he dressed in his Halloween puppy costume and drank from Tanner’s water bowl.

Finding these little boots brought back images of him in his jammies and cowboy boots at four in the afternoon.

Cutest Way to Repurpose Child’s Cowboy Boots

These memory filled cowboy boots had spent too much time in storage. I had a few ideas for these boots but decided to display them in our basement family room/office as bookends.

Afterall, the basement is where our boys hang out with their friends, so it made sense to display these where he and his friends chill.

I may have pointed the cowboy boots out to his friends on more than one occasion. wink

The size of these boots makes it easy to play with their placement on the shelves.

Look at the mud caked onto the boot’s heel? I almost cleaned the mud off his cowboy boots. Instead, I decided the mud tells the stories of my son’s adventures in puddles and playgrounds.

Oh my gosh you guys I just love these repurposed cowboy boots.

What are you waiting for? Go pull out those bins and find a few keepsakes to display.

Then tag me here when you share what you repurposed!

Looking for other ways to stage shelves? Check out these 10 items.

Before you go here is a great gift list for the adulting kids in your life.