I love the police department in my town! Not only do they send an officer to be a presence at our elementary school during drop off and pick up times, they also do things like volunteer to read to the students at our annual pajama story time event. In addition to caring for our kids, the police […]
Genius Homemaking Hack to Brighten Your Entryway
***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could share this genius homemaking hack to brighten your entryway!*** I have long mourned our lack of a decent foyer to welcome guests into our home, but thanks to a few savvy fixes, we’ve made smart use of our small available space. And when I […]
5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!
The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]
8 Easy Steps to a DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow
With four school age children, it seems we are constantly losing teeth in our house. Sometimes, we even lose the lost teeth! So I decided to make a pillow for all the lost teeth. That way, my kids can put their tooth treasure right into the little pouch and under their pillow instead of what they normally […]
DIY Upcycled Bulletin Board/White Board Combo
I’m really excited to share my latest DIY project–an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo! This endeavor combines a lot of my loves: organizing, crafting, and shopping for fabric. Plus this DIY project only takes a single afternoon and is incredibly inexpensive. So if you’re looking to spruce up your command center, follow the steps below […]
5 Delights of the Honey Harvest
***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our honey harvest! All opinions are 100% my own.*** It’s the end of August, friends, and as the weather gets ready to turn and the kids head back to school, it’s also time for the year’s first harvest! While gourds […]
5 Smart Tips for Ordering Birth Announcements Online
****Thanks to Basic Invite for sponsoring this post so I could tell you about smart tips for ordering birth announcements online!*** Raise your hand if you have about a zillion and one online projects you could/should tackle, mama? From printing pics to crafting canvas hanging to ordering Christmas cards, if you give a mom a […]
4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen some beautifully painted rocks show up in my social media feeds and on Pinterest and I must admit, I was intrigued. I loved looking at the bright, colorfully painted rocks but I honestly had no idea why people were rock painting. The more I read about this craze, the more I […]
DIY Jumbo Jenga
Need a fun homemade gift for someone in the family? Or another game to play at those summer parties? How about bringing back those childhood memories with the classic game of Jenga? DIY Jumbo Jenga is easy to make and something the whole family will love. In Jenga, the point of the game is to go around […]
Get Rid of Insects with These Smart Plants
Summer is here with its endless outdoor fun for your whole family. This year, the weather has been unusually mild and rainy which naturally brings along with it so many of our nemeses…bugs! The wet weather and heat makes for perfect sanctuary for all types of insects, and we know the threat of disease some of these bugs can […]
