I’ve got wallpaper on the brain for a couple spots in the house. Here are some amazing deals I found for huge murals! (I own three of them.) Some are as low as $40! I love that they are like affordable large-scale art and add so much character and detail to a space. 1 Botanical… Read More Murals under $150
Here are my favorite gadgets, cookware and cleaning tools for the kitchen. A lot of of these items I’ve had for years and most items are under $30. The goal of each of these items to to make kitchen work easier and save space — well except the cat sauce dishes. Those are just cute.… Read More Fave Amazon kitchen finds
Here’s our new hamster set up in my office — I mean pet room! I actually love the cage and accessories the kids picked out. Adriano and Clara spent so much time watching videos and figuring out how to provide and care for their new pet. They carefully chose the “right” bedding and food and… Read More We got a Syrian hamster!
Luca has been begging for a reptile pet since he could talk, so this kid is ecstatic to have his first pet. When we saw the leopard gecko my sister-in-law was watching, we noticed how docile and easy to handle he was. He obsessed and obsessed. I couldn’t guess the number of videos and tutorials… Read More We adopted a leopard gecko!
I checked each item that I personally own on the list to make sure it was actually a deal and less than I originally paid. This email contains affiliate links in which I earn a small percentage at no cost to you. 10 percent of proceeds earned from my blog are donated to charities for children… Read More Best of Amazon Prime Day!
Let’s talk about kids and chores. My three kids, ages 8, 10 and 12, have been using this chore chart for the better part of a year now and it’s really worked well for us. I think our new system catches the balance of doing work because you’re part of the family, but also giving… Read More Kids printable chore chart
Clara just turned eight and she loves arts and crafts. This week we surprised her with her very own art station in her room! She loved it so much she’s been in their every afternoon creating away. We used to keep all our supplies in a cabinet in the dining room, but that got taken… Read More Bedroom / craft room makeover
I’ve been adding a few little animals in unexpected places for a bit of whimsy and fun. Some of them guests stumble upon and it makes them laugh. I love that! It started with a peacock table lamp that I couldn’t leave the store without. There was even a capiz lamp shade option. I have… Read More Adding adorable animal decor
Here’s part two of exercising 10 minutes a day! I definitely saw results the first month, but the next two months was where the real rewards were. My endurance and strength increased and I began to see more muscle tone in my arms and abs. I started this so I could get in a habit… Read More Flatter stomach: 10 min a day, 3 months results
What does a blogger do in a day? Maybe you are a blogger and could use some ideas, or maybe you’re just curious about what we do and how we make any money doing it. Today’s post is in video format. Come follow along with me as I tackle a blog post, YouTube video, Instagram… Read More Behind the scenes blogging
Today we’re going to upgrade a thrifted frame and add some new art. I found this large frame at a nearby thrift store for $40 and transformed it with just a few materials. You can watch the video here. I wanted a raw wood look for the frame. I’ve used this technique a few times… Read More Large-scale thrifted art makeover
This question nagged me for decades. I didn’t understand how a man who lived and died 2,000 years ago could atone for my sin today. I finally had a light bulb moment while in prayer and I’m excited to share it! Let’s also go over the basics: Is the Bible true? Accurate? Did Jesus actually… Read More How can Jesus dying on a cross save me?