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50 Women Blogs to Follow {for the Do-It-Yourself Woman}

Being truly creative requires constant inspiration. Well, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled an alphabetized list of 50 women blogs to follow. These women, most of whom are mothers, write about DIY, family/parenting, food, home decor, and parties & events. As your DIY captains, we feel these websites are individually #onpoint and collectively,… Read More


Weird Holidays in February You Didn’t Know Existed

Um, happy Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day? Why not?! Let’s celebrate even the weird and wacky holidays. There is a holiday every day during this month of February. Below is a list we made of the weird holidays in February you didn’t know existed. February 1 – Dump Your Significant Jerk Day February 2 – World Play Your Ukulele Day February 3… Read More


Weird Holidays in January You Didn’t Know Existed

I’d like to propose a toast to National Kazoo Day! Why shouldn’t we celebrate all of the bizarre and wacky holidays? Grab your party hats because there is a holiday every day this month of January. Below, we’ve made a list of the weird holidays in January you didn’t know existed. January 1 – Polar Bear Swim Day January 2 – Buffet Day… Read More


Weird Holidays in December You Didn’t Know Existed

Have you ever celebrated Bathtub Party Day? Neither have I. Didn’t even know that was a thing. But you don’t want to miss out on the fun, so we did some research and made a list of some wacky and weird holidays in December you didn’t know existed. December 1 – Eat a Red Apple Day December 2 – National Fritters… Read More


Weird Holidays in November You Didn’t Know Existed

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving Day is in November. But did you know that National Men Make Dinner Day is too? November has just begun, so The DIY Lighthouse will fill you in on the wacky holidays this month. We did some research and found some weird holidays in November you didn’t know existed. November 1 – Extra Mile Day November 2 – Deviled… Read More


how to feed large groups on a budget

How to Feed a Large Group on a Budget

If you’re reading this post, then chances are you have found yourself needing to make food for a big family, a bunch of friends, a church congregation, or another event with loads of people. No fear! Below you’ll find some tips for making food for the masses and doing it on a budget! –Dollars on… Read More


Weird Holidays in October You Didn’t Know Existed

Welcome to our third post on bizarre, unique holidays. (You can view our posts on weird August and September holidays by clicking here for August and here for September.) October is just around the corner, so this edition is weird holidays in October you didn’t know existed! Every day deserves to be celebrated! Check out this crazy list of… Read More


5 Halloween Breakfast Ideas

Afraid you won’t have any idea what to make for breakfast Halloween morning? Don’t fear (save that for the haunted houses) because we’ve got your back. Below are five spooktacular Halloween breakfast ideas. 1. Pumpkin Waffles The whole family will love this Halloween breakfast! Follow this recipe (click here) from Savory Nothings for moist and flavorful Pumpkin Waffles. Simply… Read More


Weird Holidays in September You Didn’t Know Existed

Let’s be real, sometimes it is nice to have a reason to celebrate every day. Last month we wrote a post on weird August holidays (view it by clicking here), so we’re doing round two with weird holidays in September you didn’t know existed!   Here are some weird, bizarre, and crazy holidays we discovered in September: September 1 – Emma… Read More


Weird Holidays in August you Didn’t Know Existed

If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate each day, then look no further! The DIY Lighthouse has a DIY category called “Holidays” where we give you holiday inspiration and ideas on decor, food, parties, etc. But sometimes it is nice to have a reason to celebrate every day. Therefore, we did some research and discovered… Read More