The Different Kinds of Clamps I Use to DIY
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The Different Kinds of Clamps I Use to DIY

 Clamps are some of the most useful tools that you can have in your DIY arsenal, but not all clamps are made the same, nor are they made to do the same things. So, let's talk about the different clamps that I use when I do a DIY project.

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2023 Christmas Crafts
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2023 Christmas Crafts

I've made a few fun DIY Christmas crafts to add to our Christmas decor this year that I want to share with you. Some are repurposing old things, some are adding to new things and some are taking a whole new idea and creating my own spin. Lets get started!

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ND Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
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ND Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas

There are tons of holiday gift guides going around, but I wanted to give you a gift guide is a little more niche: one specifically for the neurodivergent loved one in your life. These are all gifts that we have gotten and have at our home and we absolutely love each them. Obviously every neurodivergent person is going to be different. So that might not be a good fit for them, but this is a good starting point.

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How to Use a Multi Tool
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How to Use a Multi Tool

A multi tool is a power tool capable of taking on a bunch of different DIY jobs. The one I have is the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 3 Speed Oscillating Multi tool. I love this tool because it can be used for SO many different things. It has a head that you can put different attachments onto. I mostly use it for cutting, but you can also use it for sanding and polishing. Let's talk about it!

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2023 Christmas Decor
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2023 Christmas Decor

I look forward to decorating Christmas all year long. While I usually start decorating for Christmas on November 1st, it just didn't happen this year. We had a lot of activities the weekend of Halloween that we were participating in and right after that, I had to dive headfirst into the headboard and bed frame that I did so we could get them done in time for family to come visit. However, after our visitors left I was able to get decorating done which made me so happy! I've really come into my own with decorating, so I wanted to share some of my style choice with you.

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Favorite Small Businesses to Support During the Holidays
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Favorite Small Businesses to Support During the Holidays

It's the holiday season which means it’s holiday shopping time! Instead of making a another gift guide for you to go through like everyone else does, I'd like to share these small businesses I've either discovered this year or still love that you can help support as well. I've split them up into categories so they are easy to shop and I've also highlighted the ones local to Southeast Tennessee.

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DIY King Bed Frame
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DIY King Bed Frame

When we moved into our house in 2020, we upgraded from a queen to a king size bed. At the time I bought the cheapest bed frame that I could find that I was moderately okay with and, honestly, it has not held up well. So I went to a local lumber yard, found a gorgeous piece of wormy maple and decided to build a headboard that I actually loved.

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Social Stories to Help Prep for the Holidays
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Social Stories to Help Prep for the Holidays

It's holiday season and if you have a neurodivergent family member, you know, this time of year can be kind of hard. With all of the excitement, parties, holiday foods, family and fun brings new routines, loud noises, new smells and over stimulation. All of this can be very overwhelming for someone neurodivergent and it can be hard to know how to help them navigate this time. So I have rounded up all of the social stories that I already have available on my site that can help prepare your neurodivergent family member for all of the change and potential travel that you may have this time of year.

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Christmas Tile Mat Ideas
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Christmas Tile Mat Ideas

It's the most wonderful time of the year! So of course I had to come up with some tile mat designs for the holidays. I tried to make some that would be usable no matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, because I know there are quite a few. I also did several color variations for most of these designs. So, if you're looking for a more traditional color scheme or you like a more color heavy color scheme, like me, I've got you covered!

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