An Easy Way to Decorate Your Holiday Mantel

An Easy Way to Decorate Your Fall Mantel

Many people find decorating a mantel a daunting task so I wanted to show you an easy way to decorate your fall mantel….or any other...
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My Fixer Upper - The Kitchen

My Fixer Upper – The Kitchen

  The next project in my fixer upper – the kitchen! This post contains affiliate links.  See disclaimer here. The kitchen was much like the bathrooms…bad. ...
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unique spice rack

A Unique Spice Rack

  My brother lives in a 1930’s bungalow that still has all of its original charm.  The beautiful door knobs, hardwood floors, light fixtures, wood...
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These faux reclaimed wood frames are so easy to make. Start with plywood and just add stain and matting to create the perfect reclaimed look.

Faux Reclaimed Wood Frames

These faux reclaimed wood frames are one of my favorite projects ever.  They’re exactly what I was wanting in the dining room.  I wanted the...
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craft room

My (Mostly) Organized Craft Room

  I don’t know about you, but I work so much better with an organized work space.  Here is a peek inside my (mostly) organized...
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the secret to hanging shelves

The Secret to Hanging Shelves

  I have the secret to hanging shelves! This post may contain affiliate links.  See my disclaimer here. I love decorative floating shelves but they...
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organize your weight watcher snacks

Organize Your Weight Watchers Snacks

  I’m a big fan of Weight Watchers. Over the years it has been the only proven method for me personally to lose weight. One...
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halloween apothecary jars

Halloween Apothecary Jars

  I love Halloween decorations.  The combination of black with bright colors really makes an impact and it allows me to embrace my funky side...
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Diary of a Colonoscopy

Diary of a Colonoscopy

When you turn 50, people start bugging you to get a colonoscopy.  My mother had colon cancer a few years ago so I was pestered...
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chalkboard labels

Fun and Functional Chalkboard Labels

I originally created these chalkboard labels as a cute way to label my craft supplies.  But I liked them so much I used the same...
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snickerdoodle apple cobbler

Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler

I hosted Christmas day at my house last year and I was looking for an alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie.  I thought apple cobbler...
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bathroom makeovers

My Fixer Upper: The Bathroom Makeovers

Welcome to My Fixer Upper:  The Bathroom Makeovers Edition… When I bought my current house it was in desperate need of some TLC!  I love...
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Cabinet Staining

Cabinet Staining

Cabinet staining is a great alternative to painting.  I have done both and the process is actually very similar.  I was inspired to tackle cabinet...
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arizona taco soup

Arizona Taco Soup

Update 2020:   Weight Watchers has a new program called My WW.  This recipe is still Zero Points in the Blue and Purple category but not...
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The Original No-Bake Cheesecake

The Original No-Bake Cheesecake

I have been making this no-bake cheesecake for my family since I was a teenager…which is a really long time ago!  🙂   I found...
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Italian Wedding Soup

Alonti Inspired Italian Wedding Soup

I lived in Houston for 17 years and I still call it home in alot of ways.  There are so many wonderful things to love...
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A little about me…

October 7, 2017 Hello from the Arizona desert — I’m Susan, the creator behind The Tinkering Spinster. I grew up in Phoenix in a big,...
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