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How to Make Tajin Covered Gummy Bears

03.09.26

I’m a huge fan of the sweet and salty combination. Dipping french fries in a milkshake, adding chocolate candy to popcorn at the movie theater, salted caramel anything – the combination just works. But lately, I’ve been gravitating toward a different kind of combo: sweet and spicy.

That curiosity is exactly what led me down the rabbit hole of Dulces Enchilados (which literally translates to “chili candy”). The Mexican treat took over social media a few years ago. I couldn’t scroll for five minutes without seeing someone eating or making candy covered in chamoy and spicy seasoning. Though I’m late to the trend (as usual), I fully understand why everyone was going crazy for this candy.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it is completely customizable to your spice tolerance. If you have been curious about the spicy candy trend but have not tried making it yet, this is the easiest place to start.

26 Valentine’s Day DIYs Made with Love

02.09.26

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show your loved ones (or yourself) how much you care for them than with a heartfelt DIY Valentine’s gift? Homemade Valentine’s gifts feel so special because the person you make them for will know you put in extra effort and were thinking about them long before February 14th. Plus, crafting a DIY gift allows you to add a more personal touch you may not get from a store-bought gift.

Whether you’re looking for a present for your significant other, a galentine, or even to just decorate your home for the month, you’ll find something on this list to put your crafting skills to good use. Some of my favorites include large bows made from plastic table cloths, a crocheted heart garland, and a practical cherry berry lip balm.

This list is curated with real life in mind, so the projects vary in commitment. You can whip up a heart wreath or decorated tapered candles in under an hour, or paint a lopsided heart artwork with supplies you might already have. There’s something here for every level of time, budget, and crafting ambition.

How To Make DIY Wooden Circle Shelves

11.28.21

Oh, Hey…I’m back!

In typical fashion, I bought the wood for these DIY Wooden Circle Shelves weeks ago and just got around to making them. Blogging is hard work, guys.

I originally saw these shelves at Urban Outfitters and fell in love with them, but there was no way I was paying 40 bucks for just one shelf. So, like any reasonable person, I decided to make my own version. I will admit, it was difficult sourcing the wooden circles for this project. The ones I found were either too thin, or way too expensive. I had used one of these clock faces to make my Donut Clock and remembered it was the perfect size and thickness. Since the middle of the circle would have the shelf piece covering it, the pre-drilled hole in the center didn’t really matter. Problem solved!

And you guys, I love how these turned out! They are a great way to display all those little trinkets like a small plant, crystal, or favorite photo.

Ready to make your own? Here’s what you’ll need.

DIY CLAY GHOSTS FOR HALLOWEEN

10.18.21

October might be one of my favorite months of the year. Living in Chicago for the past five years, I’ve become partial to cold weather. It’s finally cooled down in the city and I couldn’t be more excited. Chicago also goes pretty hard during the Halloween season. It’s not uncommon to see houses decked out with two-story spiders or full-sized Dracula. While I can’t get that extreme, these DIY Clay Ghosts are the perfect addition to my Halloween decor.

HALLOWEEN PRINTABLES

10.06.21

Trick or Treat Yo-Self Printable Wall Art

I absolutely love this time of year! The weather starts cooling down and leaves start changing their color. It’s also spooky season! Halloween is the first in the trifecta of end-of-year holidays. I love decorating for Halloween but because it can get pricey, I decided to create my own Halloween Printables, and now I’m sharing them with you! Download multiple prints to create a spooky gallery wall, or just swap an existing wall art piece to add some Halloween decor to your home.