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Mini dresser transformation. For free (or close to it).

September 17, 2013 by not your average mom Leave a Comment

Here’s another side-of-the-road freebie — this little end table/cabinet /dresser thing. I picked that sucker up as soon as I saw it sitting out there all alone… But I don’t really care for that veneered/laminate wood look. And I really really don’t like the hardware.   So I took off the hardware, put on one […]

Filed Under: Decorating and DIY, Timesavers Tagged With: how to score free paint, painting used furniture, redecorating furniture, trash to treasure

Trash to treasure. Cutest. Table. Ever. (And it was totally free)

September 16, 2013 by not your average mom Leave a Comment

A little paint goes a long way… Did you know that most paint stores have paint samples that they want to get rid of? Many people return samples to the store after they use them. The paint store has no use for them anymore, and they will give them to you for free. All you […]

Filed Under: Decorating and DIY, Timesavers Tagged With: facebook, paint, repurposing a table

Cute, easy, and free containers!

August 8, 2013 by not your average mom 1 Comment

I’m always in need of containers, but I hate to spend money on them. So I made some of my own using a coffee and peanut container from Costco, and, my favorite thing, chalkboard paint (which I already had). I took the labels off and sanded the outside down a little. Then 2 coats of […]

Filed Under: Decorating and DIY, Kids' Corner, Timesavers Tagged With: chalkboard paint, containers

easy chalkboard

November 16, 2012 by not your average mom 4 Comments

I love chalkboard paint. The kids love chalkboards. So it’s a win-win situation. I made a little “chalkboard” on the end of the cabinets in my kitchen.  It helps to keep the kids busy and away from the stove when I am cooking. Number 4 loves to write down what we’re having to eat. She […]

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