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DIY Spring Wreath Ideas

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  Well, spring weather has sprung and we are concentrating on flowers. Flowers are not just for the bees. We like them, too! LOL! If you have an area in your house or a front door to display a wreath, a DIY project is in order. Check out some of the beauties I found and hopefully, you can get your crafting on for Spring! DIY Spring Wreath Ideas  I was checking to see some ideas for spring wreaths. Crafting is fun and you can change it up every year, if you want. It is easy to find something that matches your style. Yellow Tulip Wreath Tulips are always beautiful! Why not make a wreath! Thrifty Decor Chick Tutorial here ---    Thrifty Decor Chick Lavender Wreath This is perfect for anyone growing lavender! Centsational Style Tutorial here ---  Centsational Style Gardening Wreath We made this for our mom one year and it was fun and easy to do! Worthingcourt Blog Tutorial here --- Worthingcourt Blog Magnolia Wreath I did not know there were different colors of magnolia because I had only

Spring Cleaning Checklist

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Spring is the perfect time to refresh and revitalize your home after a long winter. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the ideal time to tackle all those cleaning tasks that have been piling up. With a comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist, you can ensure that your home is in tip-top shape and ready for the new season. Follow these steps to make your spring cleaning process efficient and effective. 1. Declutter and Organize -  Before you can start deep cleaning, you need to declutter and organize your home. Go through each room and get rid of any items that you no longer need or use. Donate or sell items that are in good condition, and throw away anything that is broken or unusable. Once you have decluttered, organize the remaining items in a way that makes sense for each room. This will not only make your space look tidier, but it will also make cleaning easier. 2. Dust and Wipe Down Surfaces -  Dust can accumulate quickly, especially during the winter months

10 Spring Cupcake Recipes

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Celebrate Spring with one of these sweet spring cupcakes. Enjoy delicious flavors, including carrot cake, strawberry, key lime, and more. All these scrumptious recipes come from Taste of Home.  Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes photo credit Taste of Home TOTAL TIME:  Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling  MAKES 2 Dozen Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice FROSTING: 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup crushed fresh strawberries Additional fresh strawberries Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, i