Category Archives: DIY💭

DIY dining room chair to office chair

Posted on September 30, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I have had my office chair for a few decades. It was most likely my first “real piece” of adult furniture (what was yours?) that I found at Value Village for I…

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Cursive is a dying art…

Posted on September 26, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
As a former third- and fourth-grade teacher, I remember the joy on children’s faces when they discovered that they could write like mom and dad. Students took pride in forming the graceful…

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Basil meets Friendship and Liquor

Posted on September 5, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I prefer to give experiences than things, which everybody in my circle knows. This became hilarious last year when I sent all my girlfriends (happy mail) a packet of basil seeds and…

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Cutting Corners at the Grocery Store : Part 2

Posted on July 22, 2017 by msw blog

I am all about saving money at the grocery store. I have been finding cost saving ways for so much time now that I often don’t think about them. Here are a few of my favorites that were brought to … Continue reading →

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DIY Mailbox Makeover To Boost Curb Appeal

Posted on February 15, 2017 by msw blog

forgotten secrets I came back from my morning run and laying there on the ground was my 15 year old mailbox, presumably a victim of a poor hit and run. I didn’t have too much time to focus on it … Continue reading →

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