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4 Things to Look for in a Family Home

February 16, 2021 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking to buy a family home? 4 things you must know before you do!

Buying a home is never easy. However, it’s even harder once you have a family’s needs to consider, instead of just your own. For example, there may be many great homes for sale in Arizona, but they may not all meet your requirements or make an ideal home to raise a family. As you know, […]

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking

Fall Fireplace Refresh Coming Your Way!

October 29, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking to display a gorgeous fall fireplace decor in your home? I love these easy, affordable solutions to add a seasonal accent to your space!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our cool fireplace refresh! All product/brand opinions are 100% my own. Our fireplace is a big deal in our home! We don’t have a foyer or grand entryway, so the fireplace serves as a focal point. While I am not […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Organization

Sealing and Preserving Wood in Three Easy Steps

August 12, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Sealing and preserving wood is a WAY easier task than you might think--and the benefits last for generations. Snag this snappy how-to, and get ready to restore furniture in your home for a cheap, easy song!

Summertime is project time!  There is no better time to get projects done while you have extra hours of sun and beautiful weather to do it in.  I already taught you all how to make beautiful chalk paint furniture, and how to stain furniture, so today I am going to teach you how to seal […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

10 Ways to Refresh Your Bedroom and Closet for Under $50

July 29, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Say goodbye to the blehs! These smart hacks to refresh your bedroom and closet are all under $50 and take only seconds. Budget-friendly, gorgeous and EASY! Sign me up :) #7 is especially brilliant!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these smart, budget-friendly ways to refresh your bedroom and closet! Anyone else feeling like their bedroom and closet could use a bit of sprucing up? With two kids, two dogs, and you know, life, wreaking havoc on our space, it […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Out-of-the-Box Canvas Print Ideas

July 1, 2019 By Meredith 18 Comments

These 5 cool out-of-the-box canvas print ideas will have you sprucing up your home decor in no time! So easy, affordable and FUN!

Thank you to Canvas Factory for sponsoring this post so I could share these cool canvas print ideas with you! All opinions are 100% my own. I love canvas prints! We are amassing an alarmingly large number of them in our home (my husband is thrilled 😉 ), but they are so great: No need […]

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Filed Under: Homemaking, Pictures, Saving Money

Painting Metal Patio Furniture How-to

June 28, 2019 By Anne Metz 1 Comment

Looking to spruce up your outdoor space? Painting metal patio furniture is an easy outdoor project with a powerful punch that will make a huge difference! I LOVE the smart hack in the 3rd step! Get ready to bring on the outdoor living :)

Living in the northeastern United States is beautiful because of the seasons, but I want to make the most of the warm seasons by spending as much time outside as possible! So for the past two years, I’ve been slowly transforming my deck into what hopefully looks like an outdoor room. The latest addition? Rejuvenating […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Summer

DIY Ribbon Flag

June 6, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This DIY ribbon flag is the perfect July 4th decoration for your rustic, antiqued home decor theme! IT's SO EASY AND CHEAP to make, plus only takes 30 minutes! Make sure to grab the pro tip in the post too!

As July 4th approaches, I find myself feeling patriotic and blessed forthis country we live in! I have always had an American flag hanging outside my home but never found a flag I liked to display inside my home. Most patriotic wall hangings are brightly colored and don’t match well with the muted, antiqued colors […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, July 4th

3 Easy, Cheap Ideas for DIY Living Room Style with zulily!

May 31, 2019 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Crushing on a re-do of your living room style? Check these 3 smart, budget-friendly ideas--I LOVE the last one!!

Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I can scoop you on how to you easy, cheap DIY living room style with zulily! Hey-oh! Any friends out there in my boat of crushing on a significant home decor rehaul? If you’ve been in this parenting game for any stretch of time, chances are […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

Life Hacks to Keep Your Days Running Smoothly

April 13, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This living life business is tricky! I love these life hacks, tried and true, that have seen us through many a dicey time! Snatch them and get going on the easy life, friends!

This life can be tricky business, friends. Most days I find it a struggle to remember where I stashed my glasses, forget trying to keep track of my kids and insane dogs! Over the years, I have sorted a few life hacks to allow everything to flow as smoothly as possible–no easy feat, I know! […]

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Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life

Tips to Make Moving with Kids Go Smoothly

April 11, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Moving with kids is no joke! Grab these 4 smart tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! I would never have considered #3! You CAN do this, mama! Go get 'em, mama!

Dude, this parenting business is no joke, much less trying to keep house and keep some semblance of order. Having to move house is tricky business, and throw kids into the mix? You’ve got a full-on mess, parents! BUT…fear not. We’ve got some smart tips to make this whole moving with kids business flow as […]

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Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life, Young Kids

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