Over the past month I have been lucky enough to observe the work of some true fundraising professionals in action as they took a new fundraiser idea from concept to completion. The staff and board members of the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club in Woburn, Massachusetts successfully planned and implemented a MooFest event with the main event being the Cow Pie Bingo fundraiser. And yesterday was the big day!
Planning a Cow Pie Bingo Fundraiser
About five months ago, the ...
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This Could Change the Way You Furnish Your Home
Hello Friends! I have an amazing tip for your today. A treat that could change the way you furnish your home or help if you've ever wanted to refinish furniture. So be sure to read all the way to the end...
Have you ever taken an online course? I have. I thrive on them!
Even with all of my years of college, the online courses created by bloggers like myself are some of the most intensive, concise, information-filled, life-changing classes I've ever taken.
Why?
Because ...
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HomeGoods Find: Broyhill Clear Glass Pendant Light
I rarely shop. It's really not something I enjoy. Walking into a store with thousands of items glaring at me is overwhelming for my senses. But every few months I get the urge to wander around TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. Nine times out of ten, I don't buy anything, but every once in a while, I find something that I scoop up so fast the shoppers beside me get a little wind burn from the breeze! Which is exactly what happened when I discovered this Broyhill clear glass pendant light sitting on the ...
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How to Refinish a Table That Is Not Real Wood
Last week I showed you how to transform a solid oak wood table into a modern whitewashed table. The old finished was completely sanded off and layers of stain and paint were layered to create a washed wood appearance. The fact that that table was solid wood had much to do with the products I was able to use on it. But how do you refinish a table that is not real wood?
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How to Refinish a Table That's Not Real Wood
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Step 1: Determine if the Table is Real Wood
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How to Refinish & White Wash a Dining Table
Has your dining room table taken a beating over the years? Particular those years when your kids were (or maybe still are) little. They color, cut, glue, and paint and your tabletop may show every masterpiece from those little hands. Not to worry though. There's hope. See the transformation made on this solid oak dining table.
I purchased this solid oak table on CraigsList several months ago for $20. By the look of it, the owner was either a crafter and used this table as her ...
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The Best Way to Refresh a Lamp Base
Let's face it... good quality lamps are expensive. So if you already have good quality lamps, it's best to keep them, even if they need a color update. I recently did just that for my new friend Diane and wanted to share with you the best way to refresh a lamp base.
I've made attempts at painting lamp bases before and while some turned out fine, most were a total failure. In the past, I figured I could just use a can of spray paint to give a lamp base a new color. They were not ...
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School Fundraiser | Appraisal Event
It's time again for Ways to Fundraise, because you're not just a Mom (or Dad) who aims to create a comfortable home, you want to get involved in your kids' school or the community and do even greater good. So today, let's talk about an appraisal event fundraiser.
How to Plan an Antiques Appraisal Event
The idea of discovering a treasure is appealing to just about everyone. Who wouldn't want to discover a priceless painting or a valuable vase has been stored away in their attic ...
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Achieving a Black Distressed Pottery Barn Finish with Stain & Wax
The furniture pieces in my home are a mix of modern, rustic, and even shaker-farmhouse. There's really no one set style, they're just pieces I happen to love. One thing I've always loved though is the surprise of a single, distressed statement piece of furniture mixed in and on display. It's comforting. These black distressed pieces look as though they’ve been well-used over many years and remind me of home and memories.
Photo by Rikki Snyder - Browse traditional staircase ...
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