Here’s what you need to know about visiting Disney for the first time. What should we pack? How does the new Genie Plus Lightning Lane work? Is Disney Photo Pass worth it? Where should we dine? For the full YouTube video, watch below. For this trip I will be showing our experience staying at the… Read More Planning a Disney trip in 2022
Here are my most-read and pinned posts of 2021! I’m always curious what will make the list and there were some surprises! 10. Goal digger worksheet Here’s a worksheet that not only focuses on the future, but also helps us take stock of the past year! Let’s appreciate how far we’ve come and then see… Read More Best of the blog 2021
We just built a new kid playhouse out of 8 pallets that we had sitting around from other home projects. The kids LOVE it! We mainly just used things we had. The only purchases we made were four inexpensive plastic roof panels and screws. This is a very rustic build, but maybe this will give… Read More DIY rustic pallet playhouse
I decided to try something different on the tree this year. I went coastal! We live in Southwestern Florida and I really wanted to add elements of the beach and greenery we have here. I added boats and shells and even faux fern stems that are growing so beautifully this time of year. I’ll give… Read More Coastal Christmas tree decor
Here are my new gift guides for her, him, kids … anyone and everyone. We actually own almost everything on here so I know this stuff is good! There are all different price points and even a $15 kids’ toy list. Let’s get started! Bathtub caddy: This is perfect for the bath lover. Pair it… Read More Huge gift guide for everyone!
Florida is finally cooling off and we’re celebrating with a brand new fire pit! I’m sharing the exact list of materials, cost and my lazy person’s guide to a “smokeless” fire pit. I couldn’t believe it actually did reduce the amount of smoke. We truly had fun doing this project together as a family. I… Read More DIY rustic fire pit in the woods
I truly love 6-year-old girls’ personalities! Anything is possible. Magic is just around the corner. Smiles are easy and pretend play reigns. Ring set I actually got this pretty ring set ($13) for Clara when she was five and she still loves it. It seriously has the cutest shapes. And the fact that it’s a… Read More Gift ideas for a 6-year-old girl
Let’s add some color to these doors! I’ll show you exactly how I painted the exterior doors on our back lanai step by step. Painting doors is such an easy way to give your home an upgraded, custom look. And this pop of green looks so pretty complementing all the trees around the pool. Thank… Read More How to paint exterior doors with KILZ primer
Last weekend I used a $15 roll of contact paper to make this ledge look like a wood beam! It was an easy, cheap project with a big impact. And the great part is that it’s super easy to peel it right off if I want a change. I took down all my decor here… Read More Faux wood beam with contact paper
Let’s make these pumpkins look like concrete! Last year I got a crazy idea to do an ombré pumpkin display. It was pretty, but I was looking for something different this year. So why not use the baking soda trick on these guys! I used flat paint mixed with lots of baking soda for texture.… Read More Faux concrete pumpkins
Here’s a personal post that’s a little difficult to share. Last year I gained at least 17 pounds. (Actually probably 20, but I wasn’t very into weighing myself.) This year I lost it with these three “doable” things. I’m a fitness newbie. I don’t like gyms or “feeling the burn.” I’m as confused as the… Read More 3 things I did to lose 17 pounds
I don’t know who’s easier to buy a gift for than a 5-year-old girl. For the most part think mermaids, princesses, glitter and the color pink. (But of course if the little girl you have in mind isn’t into all that, you should definitely check out my other 5-year-old list here!) Now hold onto your… Read More Gift ideas for a 5-year-old girl