The term "Easy DIY" seems to be everywhere lately, but what exactly does that mean? And when most online how to's are accompanied by magazine worthy shots, is it more inspiring or intimidating? Here's my take. I recently reorganized my kitchen pantry as part of my fall cleaning routine . It wasn't a fanfare filled activity. It didn't require hours of my time or any great skill. I didn't call my family over to witness the result of my hours of toil, because, honestly, there wasn't any.

Not sure what to do with your old cookie sheets? Don't throw them away! Turn an old cookie sheet into a brand new home decor accessory with a little paint and some old kitchen hardware. It's an easy and elegant DIY. Check it out. You may have heard me mention from time to time that I do not like to cook . But decorate the kitchen? Bring it on.

I bought at glass cutting board at the thrift store and gave it a crafty makeover for fall. It was a super easy craft that will dress up your kitchen and decorate your table. Check out the tutorial.  So last night I was crafting at 1:00 am again. I was working in the kitchen, balancing a glass cutting board on my lap, decoupaging with a foam brush...and trying not to get it on my pjs. I used to think I crafted this way because my kids were small and there wasn't any other time during the day to get it done. But now that they're in college that explanation doesn't really hold water. Nope. Turns out, I'm just crazy. And a night owl .

Kindness isn't measured by the dollar, it's the thought that counts. Here are 10 random acts of kindness that you can do for under $10. And some of them are free. Come pick your favorite and start spreading some cheer. This week, as summer begins to wind down, our Ten on The Tenth posts resume. Our focus is Random Acts of Kindness for Under $10. I have to admit that when the topic came up, I thought it was truly worthwhile, but life's been a bit busy around here lately and I just wasn't sure if I'd have time to come up with a crafty and creative way to be kind for under ten bucks. So I declined.

Whip up a sweet apple candle ring to dress your home for fall. Lately, online, all I see is pumpkins. Orange, white, purple and green...they're very pretty, but it's hard to take them seriously when outside my window it's summer. It's 90 hazy and humid degrees here, the flowers are blooming in a burst of bright colors. There's not a orange leaf in sight ~ and I suppose that's the way it should be since technically, it is still summer.