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Reasons To Pack Up And Move To Brisbane

May 19, 2022 By Meredith 2 Comments

Considering a move to Brisbane? These reasons will have you packing your bags and taking off!

After being stuck in your home country for more than two years during the pandemic, like so many of us, you might be considering a change of scenery and are looking to head to greener pastures. A move to Brisbane might be the perfect fit for your family! With Australian borders finally being open to nationals […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Vacations

How to Prepare a Home Emergency Plan

May 11, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Do you have a home emergency plan? You need one! Grab these 5 smart how-to steps and feel so much more secure in protecting your family!

Our home is our secure place to rest, relax, and enjoy one-on-one time with our family. However, unfortunately, as much as we may wish they didn’t – disasters happen. To keep everybody safe, you want to establish a plan that the entire family is aware of. When everyone is on the same page, you can […]

Filed Under: Homemaking

How to Cut Your Cleaning Time in Half

January 4, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Tired of spending hours cleaning? Check these 6 genius hacks to cut your cleaning time in half!

While cleaning can be considered somewhat therapeutic, it’s not an activity that everyone enjoys. Why spend time mopping and dusting when you could be doing something fun, right? Qs irritating as it can be, it’s still essential for all of us. A clean home is a healthy home, and you’ll feel happier because of it. […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking

How to Create a Safe Backyard for Kids

November 9, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Creating a safe backyard for your kids is so important. Grab these 5 must-do tips to make sure it's a great place for all to play!

Outdoor play is extremely important for children. However, understandably, you may have some concerns about the safety of your backyard. There can be a lot of hazards, and you want to make sure that your children are free from harm. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep accidents to a minimum. In […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Home Renovations for Beginners: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do

September 23, 2021 By Meredith 1 Comment

Home renovations can feel so overwhelming! Grab these 6 absolutely need-to-know tips to help you gameplan and organize!

Renovating a home can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a stressful one, especially if you’re new to it. There are many reasons for people wanting to do home renovations – some people might just want to give their own home a new look, while others may buy a house with the […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Lighten Up this Fall with a Living Room Refresh

September 7, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Time for a living room refesh? Check this smart hack that spruced up our space easy-peasy! Score!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on how we lightened up this fall with a living room refresh! All opinions remain 100% my own. We’ve now lived in our home for eleven years, and I love seeing how the place becomes more and more our own as […]

Filed Under: Homemaking

A Living Room Refresh for Fall!

August 23, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

No better time than fall for a living room refresh! Spruce up your space and get ready to cozy up as the weather cools!

Fall into winter is a time for cozying up and settling in with friends and family, so there is no better time to refresh your living room than when the weather starts to cool! In two weeks, I will be partnering with Wayfair to share our living room before and after pics, but for now, […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Online Shopping

Keeping Your Summer Garden in Shape During a Heatwave

August 23, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Try these 7 smart hacks to keeping your summer garden healthy during a heatwave--they work! I never knew this about replanting!

We’ve talked before on this site about how to protect yourself during the hot weather, but what aboutyour summer garden? If we’re brutally honest, we all know that hot summers will be more common, not moreminor, and we’re going to have to learn to live with them. Thankfully we can prepare and react toextremely hot […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking

Front Porch Refresh: Summer 2021 Style

June 14, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

A front porch refresh doesn't have to be complicated or expensive--check out the few simple switches we made!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I can share our summer Front Porch Refresh. All opinions are 100% our own. Anyone else feel like this summer is a bit of a gift? Nothing like a year of shutting down life to boost appreciation for the chance to celebrate the outdoors, family, friends […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Summer

How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home

May 19, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Knowing when it's time to buy your first home is TRICKY! This guide helps so very much--check it out and take a breath!

Buying a home is on many people’s lists for their future. It’s a goal that many people strive for and one that can bring you comfort and stability. However, buying a home is a big decision that involves financial commitment, living in one place for an extended amount of time, and serious planning.  Do you […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization

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