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How Make a DIY Care Package Gift

August 17, 2016 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Have a long-distance friend you'd like to send a gift to, but not sure what to give? This DIY map craft care package gift is the perfect, sweet, personal touch that will mean so much! Check the 3 easy how-to steps, plus these fun ideas for getting kids involved. Bonus geography lesson included!

My best friend Stacie moved away this year. We were always a few states apart, but this year she moved to the left coast. I’m not sure exactly of the miles, but it feels like a million. It was as if all the distance collected in my heart and sank it to the bottom of my […]

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Easy DIY Roman Shades

June 27, 2016 By Anne Metz 44 Comments

Looking for the perfect window treatment? Try these pretty, functional, and super easy DIY Roman shades. Here's the step-by-step tutorial to walk you through--complete with a few fab tips to save you money and time along the way. Give this a try--using this method makes fancing up your windows far easier and cheaper than you'd think!

I’m taking my bedroom back. When my husband and I were newlyweds, it started as a nice, clean, orderly room. There was a new bedspread, freshly painted furniture, and light, airy curtains freshly matched for our new life together. Over the past 14 years it has morphed into something completely different. The bedspread has grown old and worn and […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Organizing a Mudroom in a Small Space

May 23, 2016 By Anne Metz 24 Comments

Need a drop zone for all the coats, hats, backpacks and shoes, but don't have a huge space? This smart guide for organizing a mudroom in a small space is full of practical, smart tips and ideas for transforming your small area to an organized landing spot for all your extra stuff! Plus, check out this sweet trick to make it look pretty too--I would never have thought of this!

We moved recently and one of my favorite things is that we come in the house through the garage. You know why I love this? Because my kids don’t come in the front door and drop all their belongings all over the front of the house. So, when we have guests over, they enter through the front door […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, Saving Money

Declutter and Cut the Reclutter

April 20, 2016 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Tired of all the mess and clutter in your home? Here is a very smart how-to for not only how to declutter but for how to prevent reclutter from happening--even with kids in your home! The tips and tricks are real and surprisingly easy. Follow the 3rd step and you'll be breathing a sigh of relief in no time!

Please welcome Anne to The Mom of the Year team! I love her sweet, genuine spirit, and she is one of those souls on this earth who ACTUALLY ENJOYS CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. I know, incredible! She is also savvy with crafting and home decor projects and will be sharing all of these smarts with us. I’m thrilled […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking, Messy House, Organization

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