Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Hyper House One hyper lady making over her crazy house ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Changing of the Guard](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2025/09/changing-of-the-guard/) - Changing of the Guard | stlneighborhoods View this post on Instagram A post shared by (Julie is) Walking in STL (@speedhumpme) - [Hi Mike!](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2025/09/hi-mike/) - Hi Mike! | walkstl | - [The First House](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/09/the-first-house/) - [Three Things: September](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/10/three-things-september/) - [Making a retaining wall](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/making-a-retaining-wall/) - We decided to makeover our flower bed. Somehow we managed to choose a week with 90 degree weather in March and ran into lots of little problems along the way. Learn from our mistakes how to build a sturdy retaining wall. - [House Tour: Living Room](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/house-tour-living-room/) - [3rd Floor Updates](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/09/3rd-floor-updates/) - [30 Before 30](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/11/30-before-30/) - 30 Goals for me to Achieve before I turn 30 - [The Perfect Fall Meal](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/10/the-perfect-fall-meal/) - [The Guest Bathroom - Design](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/10/the-guest-bathroom-design/) - [Look for Less: Botanical Art Posters](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/10/look-for-less-botanical-art-posters/) - [On Resolutions](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/on-resolutions/) - [A Better Basement](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/06/a-better-basement/) - [The Desk](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/07/the-desk/) - [Fireplace Plans](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/fireplace-plans/) - The next project on my list is conquering my massive fireplace. It needs a lot of work and I've been hiding its biggest flaws for a long time. See what I have planned. - [Birdhouse](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/birdhouse/) - Jazz up a plain Michaels birdhouse with some paint and a new copper roof - [Kitchen Cleanout](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/kitchen-cleanout/) - A quick and easy 5-step process to organize your kitchen, pantry, fridge, and freezer. - [March Tasks](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/march-tasks/) - [The Best Pizza](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/02/the-best-pizza/) - Learn how to make a personal pan pizza in a cast iron skillet. - [June Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/june-task-list/) - [The First Floor](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/01/the-first-floor/) - [To All the Homes I've Loved Before](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/05/to-all-the-homes-ive-loved-before/) - [House Tour: The Outside](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/07/house-tour-the-outside/) - [Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/) - [DIY Watch Fitting](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/diy-watch-fitting/) - resize your watch band in 5 minutes - [July: Three Things](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/08/july-three-things/) - [Cranberry Bread](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/cranberry-bread/) - This time of year who can't resist a good cranberry bread? Here's my favorite recipe for a good breakfast or dessert. - [Worth It](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/04/worth-it/) - There comes a point in your life where you have to be proud of how you define yourself. - [How to Shop at Ikea](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/how-to-shop-at-ikea/) - An Ikea guide for a first-timer, as written by a crazy person. - [The Final Floor](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/03/the-final-floor/) - [4-Day Weekend](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/4-day-weekend/) - [February Tasks](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/february-tasks/) - [October Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/october-task-list/) - [Kitchen Demolition](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/a-makeover-in-progress/) - With the decision made to expand our kitchen into the old bathroom it was time to start tearing down the walls before building them back up. - [May: Three Things](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/06/may-three-things/) - [Change It Up](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/change-it-up/) - [Bulk Cooking: The Meats](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/bulk-cooking-the-meats/) - Have a OAMC cook day to make 26 meals in the time it takes to cook dinner. - [Blinds Installation](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/blinds-installation/) - [Kitchen Tour](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/kitchen-tour/) - Our kitchen makeover is finally complete! Home Depot's awesome cabinets and our hard work have transformed a 1940s kitchen into a beautiful space. See the before & afters. - [Organizing Your Cabinets](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/organizing-your-cabinets/) - Tupperware containers and lids can be a hassle so check out this easy way to keep it all organized. - [Second Floor, Taller than Before](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/03/second-floor-taller-than-before/) - [Chair and Table Makeover](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/chair-and-table-makeover/) - See how I jazzed up my boring old table into a beautiful two-toned table that's the center of attention. Here's a tutorial with a guide to priming, painting, staining, and polying an upcycled table. - [What a Year](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/12/what-a-year/) - [Bulk Cooking: Potatoes](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/bulk-cooking-potatoes/) - Learn how to successfully freeze potatoes with these easy twice-baked potatoes. - [Beginning to Take Shape](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/beginning-to-take-shape/) - The next step to a real kitchen is the cabinet installation! - [Thinking of Fall](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/thinking-of-fall/) - There's always room for fall fun and decorating in my life. Fall's a time for oranges, yellows, reds and lots of leaves. It's also a time for reflection on the year's progress. How's your fall going? - [Garden Design](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/garden-design/) - [Dining Room Makeover](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/dining-room-makeover/) - The makeover and renovation of a 1940s dining room into a more modern space - [December Tasks](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/11/december-tasks/) - Trying to figure out how to get a handle on all those crazy Christmas chores? Here's how I manage the holiday stress. - [August Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/august-task-list/) - [Christmas Spirit](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/12/christmas-spirit/) - [Lavender Lemonade](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/06/lavender-lemonade/) - Lavender lemonade might be a Taylor Swift favorite and it can be yours now too! - [Three Things: August](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/09/three-things-august/) - [Car Headlight Challenge](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/car-headlight-challenge/) - Find out what works better to remove haze from headlights- toothpaste or baking soda. - [Packing Tips](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/09/packing-tips/) - Learn some tips on planning for a vacation and how to remix your wardrobe to minimize your luggage needs. - [Corner Flower Bed Plans](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/corner-flower-bed-plans/) - [Vacation Capsule](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/vacation-capsule/) - [Working on Window Trim](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/working-on-window-trim/) - A step-by-step guide to how we redid our window trim after buying new windows. - [Painting Something Other Than Walls](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/05/painting-something-other-than-walls/) - [April Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/april-task-list/) - [Ikea Has Arrived!](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/09/ikea-has-arrived/) - [Sharing the Love of Chocolate](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/05/sharing-the-love-of-chocolate/) - Teaching a 17 year old to cook a chocolate cake can mean some lessons of your own - [Food Truck Friday](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/05/food-truck-friday/) - [Rain Barrel Base](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/rain-barrel-base/) - A rain barrel needs a solid base with an area for water runoff. Here's how I made a base for my 65 gallon rain barrel. - [Garden Planning](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/garden-planning/) - 4 of my favorite shade plants for a flower bed. Find a way to include color in a shade flower bed and mix textures for a beautiful look. - [Hot Cross Buns](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/hot-cross-buns/) - It's hard to know whether this recipe for Hot Cross Buns smells or tastes better but I'll let you be the judge. - [Iron Anniversary](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/02/iron-anniversary/) - [Flower Bed Season](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/flower-bed-season/) - My garden sprung up early this year. Here's my first garden update for the season. - [The 2014 Book Post](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/02/the-2014-book-post/) - [Put a Plant in It](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/06/put-a-plant-in-it/) - Make an easy cedar planter for under $30. This is a great beginner woodworking project. - [Life of the Paella Party](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/07/life-of-the-paella-party/) - [Choosing Wall Art](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/choosing-wall-art/) - Advice on choosing wall art, supporting local artists, and framing your favorite prints. - [Pantry Upgrade](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/02/pantry-upgrade/) - [Botanical Garden Inspiration](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/03/botanical-garden-inspiration/) - [Gift Ideas: The Tech Nerd](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-the-tech-nerd/) - [Top 10 Kitchen Tools](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/top-10-kitchen-tools/) - Here are my must-buy kitchen items. These are perfect for a wedding or shower gift or to stock your own kitchen. - [Blueberry Muffins](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/blueberry-muffins/) - These muffins can be on your plate in just 30 minutes. - [Discount Shopping at Home Decorators](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/discount-shopping-at-home-decorators/) - [Shower Curtain Pillows](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/shower-curtain-pillows/) - Make a simple pillowcase in an hour. You'll need the skills to measure and stitch four straight lines- it's that easy! - [Elegant Votive Candleholders](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/elegant-votive-candleholders/) - Use $3 glasses, rubber bands, and spray paint to make a beautiful candle holder - [Birthday Banner](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/birthday-banner/) - Make a rainbow banner out of paint chips. Bonus: Check out this awesome birthday chalk art design - [Playing in the Yard](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/04/playing-in-the-yard/) - [City Museum](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/08/city-museum/) - [Gift Ideas: The DIY Diva](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-the-diy-diva/) - [The Worst Room in My House](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/the-worst-room-in-my-house/) - I'm coming clean with my dirty little secret. Find out just how bad it is inside my closet and how I plan to fix it. - [Vacation Time!](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/09/vacation-time/) - [Front Door Wreath](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/front-door-wreath-2/) - A grassy wreath brings some contrast to the front door in spring. Plus, see a quick urn planter makeover. - [Another month](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/02/another-month/) - [Salty Caramel Ice Cream](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/salty-caramel-ice-cream/) - Salty Caramel is Jeni Britton Bauer's most popular flavor. I set up to make my own version by following her cookbook's recipe. - [July Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/july-task-list/) - [Reading Challenge - Update #2](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/12/reading-challenge-update-2/) - [Reading Challenge - Update #1](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/10/reading-challenge-update-1/) - [Look for Less: Arched Mirror](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/08/look-for-less-arched-mirror/) - [My Top 3 Books of 2015](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2016/02/my-top-3-books-of-2015/) - [Family Tree](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/08/family-tree/) - [How to Uncover Your Family's History](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/09/how-to-uncover-your-familys-history/) - [The Time I Jumped Out of a Plane](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/07/the-time-i-jumped-out-of-a-plane/) - [June: Three Things](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/07/june-three-things/) - [Splendid Ice Cream](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/06/splendid-ice-cream/) - [April: Three Things](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/05/april-three-things/) - [March: Three Things](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/03/three-things/) - [I (Heart) Coffee & Tea](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/05/i-heart-coffee-tea/) - [Art In Bloom](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2015/03/art-in-bloom/) - [Thursdays](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/12/thursdays/) - [On St. Louis](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/11/on-st-louis/) - [Podcasts](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/12/podcasts/) - [Chocolate Fondue](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/chocolate-fondue/) - Instead of taking 5 minutes to scoop up some ice cream, make a 5-minute fondue for dessert tonight. - [Staying Active](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/staying-active/) - Learn about ways to keep motivating yourself in the C25K program with a running partner, podcasts, apps, and more. - [Color Palettes](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/color-palettes/) - I compared photoshop, De Graeve, and Colortopia in a quest to quickly and easily generate a color palette? Find out which one works the best for you. - [Snowman Ornament](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/snowman-ornament/) - Turn a clear glass ornament into a jolly version of Frosty the snowman with some fake snow and some craft paint. - [January Tasks](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/january-tasks/) - [Baby Art](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/baby-art/) - Use fabric to create some art to match your nursery bedding. - [2013's Books in Review](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/01/2013s-books-in-review/) - My top 9 books of 2013 cover medicine, mystery, pop culture, secret worlds, and hoping for the best in people - [Valentine's Ideas](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/valentines-ideas/) - Searching the February Target Dollar Spot led me to 4 crafts under $5 for Valentine's Day. - [A-Wreatha Franklin](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/a-wreath-a-franklin/) - Need a better way to display all those Christmas cards? 48 clothespins, some wire and ribbon, beads and spray paint are all you need to make the best Christmas card display. - [Doily Art](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/doily-art/) - $5 Easter Art using some lace paper, a bunny, ducklings, and some supplies from the Dollar Store. - [Magic Onions](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/magic-onions/) - Green onion bulb remnants can be used to regrow your plants and create a mini-herb garden in your kitchen. - [Getting Stuff Done](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/10/getting-stuff-done/) - From quitting jobs to finishing projects, it looks like I'm just moving on from everything in my life. - [Overdue](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2014/09/overdue/) - It was long overdue but not an impossible task. After 7 years of marriage I now have a wedding shadowbox to display. - [Cherry Limaretto](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/cherry-limaretto/) - Love Sonic's cherry limeades? Try this cocktail that mixes your usual cherry limeade with amaretto and ginger ale for a refreshing summer blend. - [Blueberry Picking](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/blueberry-picking/) - Blueberry picking at Wind Ridge Farm- tips and ideas - [7 New Ways To Use Pinterest](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/7-new-ways-to-use-pinterest/) - There's a lot of little secrets that can help you make the most of Pinterest. Find out how to pin faster, friendlier, and how to fill the site with original content. - [Another One Bites the Dust](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/12/another-one-bites-the-dust/) - [I Made What!?](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/11/i-made-what/) - Attempting the famous stuffing cookies - [A Real Christmas Tree](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/12/a-real-christmas-tree/) - Going from an artificial tree to a real tree. How hard can it be? - [Put an Egg on it](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/08/put-an-egg-on-it/) - [Dressing up the Planters](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/07/dressing-up-the-planters/) - Ana White's popular $20 cedar planters get customized as gifts for mom on Mother's Day - [Time for Fun](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/05/time-for-fun/) - [Coloring the Bar Cart](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/04/coloring-the-bar-cart/) - [Coloring Revisited](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/04/coloring-revisited/) - [Closet Makeover](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/closet-makeover/) - Use creative shelving, hooks, and baskets to turn a plain hall closet into one that organizes your belongings - [Gift Ideas: The Entertainer](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-the-entertainer/) - Here are my top 5 gifts under $100 for an entertainer whether it be your mom, your friend, or even yourself. - [Go for Gold](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/go-for-gold/) - Gold is back in style and I'm showing off my favorite golden home accents. - [Inspired by Provence](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/inspired-by-provence/) - Provence, France is known for its beautiful lavender fields. Find out 5 ways you can give your home a touch of France with these lavender looks. - [Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/03/gnocchi-with-shrimp-asparagus-and-pesto/) - [Salmon with Cheese Ravioli](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/03/salmon-with-cheese-ravioli/) - [Thin Mint Bark](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/03/thin-mint-bark/) - [Deviled Eggs](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/deviled-eggs/) - A deviled egg recipe without pickle relish and full of a kick thanks to a secret ingredient. - [Top 5 Books of 2012](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/01/top-5-books-of-2012/) - My top 5 books of 2012: a Scottish love story, Hurricane Katrina, cancer, a secret society and a giant chicken - [Chicken Soup for the Sickness](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/01/chicken-soup-for-the-sickness/) - Make a homemade version of the Olive Garden favorite, Chicken Gnocchi Soup - [Take 5: Month 1- The Kitchen](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2013/01/take-5-month-1-the-kitchen/) - [Glitter Ornament](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/glitter-ornament/) - [Cake Mix Crinkles](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/cake-mix-crinkles/) - 5-ingredient Christmas crinkle cookies made from a cake mix - [Ribbon Ornament](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/ribbon-ornament/) - Make quilled ribbons for stuffing in a clear glass ornament - [December Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/12/december-task-list/) - [Christmas Tree Ornaments](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/christmas-tree-ornaments/) - Turn clear Christmas ornaments into a snowglobe with a winter scene inside - [The Chewy](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/the-chewy/) - The Chewy is a chocolate chip cookie that has a cakelike texture like it came straight from a bakery. Find out what secret ingredient makes it so soft! - [Marbleized Christmas Ornaments](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/marbleized-christmas-ornaments/) - Learn to make marbleized Christmas ornaments from clear glass ornaments with some water and some nail polish. - [Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes/) - [Cornbread Dressing](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/cornbread-dressing/) - Instead of a normal stuffing or dressing, try a cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving Day - [Golden Crockpot Turkey Breast](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/golden-crockpot-turkey-breast/) - [Buttermilk Pumpkin Cake](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/buttermilk-pumpkin-cake/) - A classic recipe for pumpkin bundt cake from Gourmet Magazine gets some added flavor with a twist of maple - [Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/roasted-garlic-mashed-potatoes/) - The key to a good mashed potato recipe is a secret ingredient- roasted garlic - [Thanksgiving Week](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-week/) - A Thanksgiving menu that gives you plenty of time to enjoy the day with the family - [November Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/november-task-list/) - [M&M Cookies](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/mm-cookies/) - A sugary blast from the past, M&M cookies are the perfect cookie for kids. Includes instructions for freezing up a stash of Christmas cookies. - [The Parsons Desk](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/the-parsons-desk/) - Find a cheap Parsons Desk, a customizable Parsons desk, or just learn about the history of this classic design. - [More pinterest tips](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/more-pinterest-tips/) - Learn to share your own creations on pinterest, how to write a better pinterest description, and what's in store for pinterest's future. - [September Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/09/september-task-list/) - [Meat Lovers Stromboli](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/meat-lovers-stromboli/) - Ham, pepperoni, and bacon make this pizza-like dish a delicious alternative to the normal pie. - [6 Ways to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/6-ways-to-organize-your-kitchen-cabinets/) - If you're facing a mess in your pantry or cabinets, check out these 6 simple tips to restore order to your life. - [Apple Bread](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/apple-bread/) - Apple bread lightened up with applesauce and perfect for freezing. - [Spanish Sangria](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/10/spanish-sangria/) - A recipe for Sangria that's full and rich- like the streets of Barcelona, Spain - [September Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/09/september-centerpiece/) - [July Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/09/july-centerpiece/) - [Cookie Delight](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/cookie-delight/) - Cookie Delight is a perfect potluck dessert that's kid-friendly and full of chocolate flavor - [Organizing My Baking Nook](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/organizing-my-baking-nook/) - 3M hooks are an easy way to organize your kitchenaid mixer attachments and cabinets. - [Welcome Back](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/welcome-back/) - [Save on Stuff: Owls](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/08/save-on-stuff-owls/) - Find this great Anthropologie owl at only a fraction of the price. - [Happy Birthday Harry Potter!](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/happy-birthday-harry-potter/) - Learn how to make favors for a Harry Potter party and design a Harry Potter themed menu for your party featuring homemade butterbeer and a matching cupcake. - [Mini Cherry Pies](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/mini-cherry-pies/) - Have a cherry pie you can fit in your hand. This is a perfect cherry pie for traveling, for picnics, or for a patriotic party. - [Blueberry Pie Ice Cream](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/blueberry-pie-ice-cream/) - A graham cracker ice cream base mixed with a blueberry swirl tastes just like a blueberry pie. - [Blueberry Cheesecake Pie](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/07/blueberry-cheesecake-pie/) - A fail-proof blueberry cheesecake recipe perfect for beginning bakers. Blueberries and lemon help flavor this cheesecake. - [Patriotic Poke Cake](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/patriotic-poke-cake/) - Enjoy a cool refreshing cake for the hot summer heat this 4th of July. This kid-friendly cake will be perfect for your cookout. - [Blueberry Cheesecake](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/blueberry-cheesecake/) - Before the 4th of July, try some delicious homemade blueberry cheesecake. Learn how to make a firecracker pattern on the top of your cheesecake too. - [Roll It Up](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/roll-it-up/) - Plan ahead and make a picnic caddy out of a placemat that holds all your utensils and fits right in a picnic basket. - [June Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/june-centerpiece/) - My June centerpiece combines picnics with patriotism. - [5 Ingredient Potato Salad](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/5-ingredient-potato-salad/) - This simple potato salad takes just 5 ingredients and tastes just like a baked potato. It's perfect for a 4th of July picnic or for your next cookout. - [Milkiest Chocolate Ice Cream](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/milkiest-chocolate-ice-cream/) - My second go at one of Jeni's splendid ice cream recipes centers on chocolate. - [Pesto Chicken Skewers](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/06/pesto-chicken-skewers/) - A simple recipe for grilling with just 3 ingredients! - [BLT Salad](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/blt-salad/) - A quick dinner, the BLT salad tastes just like the sandwich - [May Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/may-centerpiece/) - Learn how to make floral napkin rings by using shower curtain rings. - [Luscious Lemon Cake](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/luscious-lemon-cake/) - The perfect springtime cake takes a box cake mix and adds a whole lot of lemon flavor. - [Filling the Flower Bed](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/filling-the-flower-bed/) - The front flower bed is finally complete. See how the tiered flower bed finally came together. - [Organizing Your Desktop](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/organizing-your-desktop/) - A desktop wallpaper to keep your computer organized - [Goat Cheese and Marinara](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/goat-cheese-and-marinara/) - Goat cheese and marinara make for a quick yet delicious appetizer - [Goat Cheese Salad](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/05/goat-cheese-salad/) - Warm goat cheese on top of a salad is the perfect way to upgrade your dinner into something amazing. - [May Task List](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/may-task-list/) - [Pudding Parfaits](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/pudding-parfaits/) - A cool take on an old Southern favorite, banana parfaits are a perfect way to use up those old bananas. - [Going Nautical](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/going-nautical/) - A bathroom design in aquas, teals, and pearls based on an Etsy artist's work. The design includes ideas for DIY alternatives to work within a budget. - [Frozen Cookie Pie](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/frozen-cookie-pie/) - Make your own Polar Pizza or Treatzza Pizza copycat for a delicious frozen treat - [Happy Easter](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/happy-easter/) - [April Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/04/april-centerpiece/) - April's centerpiece uses dollar store easter eggs for a bright table setting. - [Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/jenis-splendid-ice-creams/) - A review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home and one of Jeni's creations- gooey butter cake ice cream. - [Six Signs of Spring](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/six-signs-of-spring/) - [Watercolor Easter Art](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/watercolor-easter-art/) - Dollar Store Easter Artwork you can make with kids. It's a great way to add some color to your room in just an hour. - [Favorite Etsy Art](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/favorite-etsy-art/) - Here's a look at some of my favorite watercolor artists on Etsy and a few of their creations. - [Homemade bread](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/homemade-bread/) - French bread recipe in time for National French Bread Day - [5 Deep Freeze Tips](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/5-deep-freeze-tips/) - Some ideas on how to maximize your savings while filling up your deep freezer - [The New Pinterest Profile](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/the-new-pinterest-profile/) - Change is always hard but I'm liking the new Pinterest profiles already. See what changed and what didn't. - [Pi Day](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/pi-day/) - A 4 ingredient chocolate pudding pie that's fluffier than any normal pudding pie. - [The Girl Scouts Turn 100](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/girl-scout-100-years/) - In honor of the Girl Scouts turning 100 I've created a cocktail and milkshake featuring my favorite Girl Scout cookie. - [Club Cobb Salad](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/club-cobb-salad/) - Bacon, eggs, cheese, ham, and turkey make it onto a cobb salad based on the club sandwich. - [Get Organized with Chicken Wire](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/get-organized/) - Some chicken wire, spray paint, and a frame will help you stick to your New Year's resolution for a clean and organized home in 2012. - [Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/chocolate-covered-cherry-cupcakes/) - Use a doctored cake mix to create these chocolate covered cherry cupcakes that look like you worked a lot harder than you did. They taste even better than the candy too! - [Thank you!](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/thank-you/) - [Naughty and Nice Mix](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/naughty-and-nice-mix/) - A new version of Chex mix that's even better than puppy chow. Naughty and Nice Mix mixes sweet and salty with white and dark chocolate. Perfect for a crowd or a party. - [Chicken Pot Pies](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/chicken-pot-pies/) - Make chicken pot pies in a flash with just 5 simple ingredients including puff pastry instead of a pie crust. - [Cookies for Santa](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/cookies-for-santa/) - I've taken my favorite peanut butter cookies and took them to a new level with Reese's pieces and chocolate chips. A perfect Christmas cookie. - [Cheap and Easy Christmas Decor](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/cheap-and-easy-christmas-decor/) - Make your own Christmas trees with just some paper, ribbon, and glue. - [Venison Chili](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/11/venison-chili/) - Looking to use up some deer meat and fight off the cold? Venison chili is the answer to all your troubles. - [S'mores Mix](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/smores-mix/) - Who can resist marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and Golden Grahams? - [In like a lion](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/03/in-like-a-lion/) - Use paper, some pots, and some creativity to make a dollar store centerpiece for spring. - [Paper Lollies](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/paper-lollies/) - Make a hanging backdrop or a centerpiece with some paper and glue. Perfect for a shower or a party or just your kitchen table. - [Gingerbread Cookies](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/gingerbread-cookies/) - Have fun with these delicious gingerbread cookies. These are the perfect base to design some beautiful Christmas cookies like stars, trees, and gingerbread men. - [Tissue Paper Flowers](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/tissue-paper-flowers/) - For less than $5 you can make a beautiful centerpiece for a bridal shower, Mother's Day party, Easter, or spring. - [Put a Cactus in it](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/put-a-cactus-in-it/) - Turn a candle holder into a cute planter with some spray paint and a cactus. - [Chicken and Dumplings](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/chicken-and-dumplings/) - Fluffy versus chewy, see why I've chosen the north on the great chicken and dumplings debate. - [Color Palettes Showdown](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/color-palettes-showdown/) - Chip It by Sherwin Williams is a new tool to generate color palettes and paint colors. But how does it stand up against other top industry color palette generators? Find out in this showdown. - [Valentine's Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/valentines-centerpiece/) - For only $5 out of pocket I made a Valentine's Day centerpiece using items I already had in my home. - [Lazy Susan Makeover](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/02/lazy-susan-makeover/) - [Fun with Funfetti](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/fun-with-funfetti/) - A doctored box of funfetti cake mix transforms itself into delicious baked doughnuts with just 4 ingredients and a doughnut pan. - [Favorite Floral Rugs](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/favorite-floral-rugs/) - Top 5 Floral Rugs in Winter/Spring 2012. - [The Kitchen Before](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/the-kitchen-before/) - Before my kitchen became the beauty it is today, it had a very rough start. - [Favorite Patterned Rugs](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/favorite-patterned-rugs/) - [Meal Planning from your pantry](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/meal-planning-from-your-pantry/) - Save money by relying on just the contents of your fridge, pantry, and freezer for a month. - [Warm Fuzzies Centerpiece](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2012/01/warm-fuzzies-centerpiece/) - Learn to make some warm fuzzy yarn balls for this month's centerpiece - [Front Door Wreath](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/front-door-wreath/) - Making a Christmas wreath for under $10 is not impossible. A little bit of creativity, a trip to the dollar store, and walking around your own backyard are all you'll need for this project. - [Screw Resolutions](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/screw-resolutions/) - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough lovers have to try this recipe. Each chocolate chip cupcake is filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and frosted with a cookie dough frosting. - [DIY Chalkboard Globe](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/diy-chalkboard-globe/) - Without a Pottery Barn budget I was forced to make my own chalkboard globe. See the easy steps and amazing results that spray paint made possible. - [Christmas Pizza](https://www.thehyperhouse.com/2011/12/christmas-pizza/) - Afraid to cook with yeast? Pizza dough is a simple (and delicious!) way to learn about cooking with yeast. 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