By Tara Bellucci

Cork crafts are all over Pinterest (even on our DIY Boston board) but this easy 5-minute DIY is our favorite because it doesn't require hoarding wine corks for months and months (who has the time and room for that?). All you need is one to make a super cute, super personalized stamp. So pour yourself some Pinot and save that cork! FULL ENTRY

By Tara Bellucci

Right while the Northeast is in the grips of winter, little orbs of sunshine start arriving from California and Florida. Fragrant Meyer lemons, a hybrid of a lemon and a tangerine, are a welcome burst of Vitamin C during the cold season. If you're wondering what to do with these slightly sweet fruits, just 5 minutes of hands-on effort results in a jar of salty, savory citrus that add a pinch of umami to any dish. FULL ENTRY

By Tara Bellucci

Last night marked the first ever DIY Boston Night, a series we are hosting to bring people together to get their craft on. If you missed our Craft Swap evening, never fear: here is a virtual Kickstart Kit for you to make our featured project of the night: jute-wrapped vases a la Nate Berkus. FULL ENTRY

By Tara Bellucci

Wondering what to do with that old sweater that's shrunk, pilled, or just doesn't fit anymore? Use it to keep those gams warm during the frosty months: make leg warmers in well under 5 minutes!

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By Tara Bellucci

I'm doing a fair amount of organizing in my home at the moment. While some of my projects are bigger and long-term, here's a quick and easy one that instantly upgrades a problem area for many people: the pantry.

Bulk storage has gone beyond generic canisters for sugar and tea; just having multiple types of flour or stocking dried beans requires something a little more flexible. Cue the chalkboard trend — erasable labels for the pantry. But why buy when you can DIY? In just 5 minutes, you'll have updated your storage containers and jars with the look of fancy chalkboard labels for half the cost.

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By Tara Bellucci

Folded cloth napkins are an easy, inexpensive way to elevate your Thanksgiving table. They may look like they take a lot of time, but they're quite easy once you know how. Here are 5 different designs that take just one minute to create. Decorate your place settings, no butler necessary.

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By Tara Bellucci

I am no stranger to spices. I collect them like others collect baseball cards. I bring them back from trips overseas to recreate the flavors of a place. I have so many that spice avalanches are a likely occurrence when I open my cabinet.

But one thing I don't like is buying something you can make with what you already have. Pumpkin pie spice is the biggest offender of this. If you occasionally bake, the odds are your pantry contains all the ingredients to create your own pumpkin pie spice from scratch, no trip to the store needed.

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