Cheap Archives - Rolling Richmond

November 9, 2020

DIY Simple Oatmeal Canister Pampas Grass Vase

Being a maker means I’m always holding onto things. Good looking coffee cans? I’ll repurpose them in the shop. Toilet paper rolls? I’ll turn those puppies into binoculars before you can even bat an eye. We go through a LOT of oatmeal in this house between cookies, granola bars, and breakfasts, and those containers get used for a lot of storage. If you double them up, they also happen to be the perfect shape and height for a decorative vase of dried Pampas Grass.

Cheap, Craft, Floral Arranging, Repurposed, Uncategorized, Upcycle

by rollingrichmond

August 5, 2020

DIY “Macrame” Plant Hanger

(Disclaimer: This post may contain Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure) We’ve really jumped, head first, into the world of plants this Summer – indoor and outdoor. I’ve never had success growing a single thing in my life, so, …

Cheap, crafts, Home Decor, home made, plants, Tutorial, Uncategorized

by rollingrichmond

July 23, 2020

DIY: Concrete Stain Faux Paver Patio

When we first began house hunting, the top thing on my list was a covered front porch. When we found our home, however, the lack of front porch was completely overlooked for the amazing views we got from our back patio. The only setback was the plain boring concrete slab.

Cheap, Custom, Decor, DIY, Home, Home Decor, Hygge, Midwest, Outdoors, Patio, Patio Inspiration, Simple, Tutorial

by Rolling Richmond

June 15, 2020

DIY: Moveable Outdoor Dining Table Tutorial

Our family has been hunkered down at home since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We’ve nixxed our annual family vacation to Michigan, and instead are focusing on turning our Backyard into a “Stay at Home Vacation Retreat.” One-by-one, all of the “Some Day” projects …

Building, Cheap, Custom, Decor, DIY, Home, Home Decor, Homemade, Midwest, Outdoors, Patio, Patio Inspiration, Reclaimed Wood, Repurposed, Simple, Tutorial

by Rolling Richmond

February 6, 2020

Healthy Sweet Cracker Cookie Recipe

When you share a home with a two year old, you learn that tools of distraction (or straight up bribery… let’s be real) are tremendously helpful. Thankfully, my child speaks my love language. Food. We’ve been utilizing the magic of Animal Crackers for about a …

baking, Cheap, cracker, Crackers, Healthy, home made, Homemade, Hygge, Kids, Simple, Snack, Sugar Free, Tasty, Toddler, toddlers

by Rolling Richmond

January 30, 2020

DIY 30 Minute Baby Doll Romper

I’m going to put this disclaimer loud & proud here at the top of this one… I am in NO which way shape or form an accomplished seamstress and these doll clothes are rudimentary at best. This is less of a Doll Clothes pattern, and …

Cheap, Clothing, crafts, Custom, DIY, Doll, home made, Homemade, Repurposed, Sewing, Shirt, Simple, Toddler, Toy, Tutorial

by Rolling Richmond

April 5, 2019

Simple Flower Pot Posts for Patio String Lights

It’s getting warmer!! Our patio is perfect for hanging out during the day and playing with sidewalk chalk, but at night, it’s not exactly cozy or comfortable. One quick little DIY upped our Patio Hygge game in a big big way, though – String Lights!

Cheap, Decor, DIY, Hygge, Lights, Outdoors, Patio, Patio Inspiration, Simple

by Rolling Richmond

March 28, 2019

DIY Cheap Cinder Block Patio Shelves

When we purchased our home, the house itself was in need of major repairs but the yard and the view were amazing & sold us on the place. We’ve spent the past 3 years undertaking major renovations indoors so I’m really excited to spend the …

Cheap, DIY, Outdoors, Patio, Shelves

by Rolling Richmond

March 17, 2019

DIY Baby Friendly Colored Popsicle Sticks

Keeping a kid cool, calm and collected at the Doctor’s Office is near impossible… at least, it is for us. Thankfully, one of the wonderful nurses in our office has a fool proof trick up her sleeve when it comes to distraction – a single tongue depressor.

Baby, Cheap, Craft, DIY, Fun, Learning, Toddler

by Rolling Richmond

March 16, 2019

Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Shirt

I long to be one of those Mommas who dresses her kiddo in an adorable themed outfit for each and every holiday, but, unfortunately, it’s not one of my strong suits. Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s day and I realized this morning that I have nothing cute & green for the little guy to wear.

Cheap, Clothing, Custom, DIY, Holiday, Kids, Parenting, Simple

by Rolling Richmond