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Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

— Health, Life —

Flatter stomach: 10 min a day, 3 months results

May 9, 2023

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

— Life —

Behind the scenes blogging

April 13, 2023

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

— Art, DIY —

Large-scale thrifted art makeover

April 4, 2023
Simple thrifted art makeover

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

— Faith —

How can Jesus dying on a cross save me?

March 31, 2023

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?

— Decor —

Top 10 outdoor dining World Market finds

March 28, 2023
World Market Outdoor Dining

Spring is here and it’s time to get outside! We’ve been intentionally spending more time outdoors as a family and it’s made a huge difference in finding rest on Sunday afternoons. There’s something about dining outside that feels happy and special, isn’t there? I’ve partnered with World Market to share my favorite outdoor dining finds… Read More Top 10 outdoor dining World Market finds

— DIY, Easter —

Spring Easter craft: Flower candle holder

March 16, 2023
Spring Easter Craft - Pressed Flower Votive - Homemade Gift Idea - Craft Party Ideas

Today I’ve got an easy, beautiful spring, Easter craft! All you need are a few supplies for for these pressed flower candle votives. They would be perfect for a craft party or as a homemade gift too! The kids are home for spring break and I had a few projects in mind for Easter. One… Read More Spring Easter craft: Flower candle holder

— Life —

Exercising 10 minutes a day for a month results!

February 25, 2023
30 days of exercising - week 1

I exercised for ten minute (almost) every day for 30 days. My goal was to lose three pounds and tone my abs and arms. As a mom of three in her 40s I wasn’t sure what to expect, but boy did I get more than I bargained for! I created a printable to color in… Read More Exercising 10 minutes a day for a month results!

— Life, Organization —

How I doubled my productivity

February 10, 2023

I have three kids and work from home. With meals, sports, appointments and playing chauffeur it’s hard to get it all done! I’ve had to learn how to be intentional and plan ahead to reach goals (and not be crazy). Here are the things that have helped me with time management and essentially doubled my… Read More How I doubled my productivity

— Style —

Casual Amazon wardrobe capsule

February 2, 2023
Casual wardrobe capsule with comfortable pieces that mix and match

My latest wardrobe capsule is focused around sneakers! As always, everything mixes and matches and keeps comfort in mind. It would work great for light packing while traveling. I hope you enjoy these affordable finds! Watch the four-minute video below to see me try on the pieces. No laughing at my lack of modeling skills… Read More Casual Amazon wardrobe capsule

— Organization —

Fave home office products + digital organization

January 25, 2023

My eight-year-old iMac died last week. It was the black screen of death and she could not be brought back to life. 10 days without a computer and a couple grand later, I’ve learned a few things. I’ll start with the office upgrade and my favorite products and then move on to digital organizing and… Read More Fave home office products + digital organization

— Kids —

Less screen time with older kids and preteens

January 20, 2023

After our excessive screen time over winter break, I knew we needed a change. So I’ve put some new routines in place. I didn’t “announce” it to the kids so they wouldn’t feel like something was being taken away. Instead I tried to make it fun and implement new ideas little by little. Then something… Read More Less screen time with older kids and preteens

— Organization —

Organize and simplify the whole house

January 7, 2023
Organize the whole house

The holidays are over and if your house is like mine, it’s cluttered with new presents and out of sorts from decorating and … let’s say “well lived in.” My goal — I guess you could say New Year’s resolution — is to declutter each space in our home and make it as functional as… Read More Organize and simplify the whole house

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I wasn't sure what I was going to do this year, but I wanted to get my flocked tree back out. It looks brighter in this window than my green one. After that I just kept adding on! How about two more smaller trees? Might as well put the reindeer that go outside in here as well. It feels like a little whimsical forest in this nook!

Most of my things are 5 to 10 years old! In fact I didn't buy anything new this year. Unfortunately that means I don't have links, but it's good to know your decor can last many years to come.

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The kids finally won! We have our first dog. One child has allergies, so we went with a hypoallergenic breed and brought home a mini sheepadoodle! It's a mix of sheep dog and poodle. She was 9 weeks when we brought her home and will grow up to 30 pounds.

Come along on this crazy journey of bringing puppy home and TRYING to potty and crate train this wild girl!

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Adopting a Syrian hamster https://youtu.be/_OspUzZo1LE

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Here’s what I do on Friday mornings to keep this house of five in (reasonable) shape. I used to be reactive about cleaning and shopping, but proactive is easier and much less stressful. Having a routine, instead of noticing how dirty the floor is and mopping it or waiting until 5:30 to look in the fridge and figure out dinner, is actually less work in the long run. It also helps with decision fatigue and feeling overwhelmed.

My reset day is Friday to set the weekend up for success, put food in the fridge and keep up with three soccer kids tracking in dirt!

R E S E T  P R I N T A B L E
https://www.housemixblog.com/2023/11/10/weekly-home-clean-reset-routine-printable/

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I’m so excited to share my Ultimate Organize House Planner with you! It’s a 20-page printable with organizing checklists for each room, a 30-day calendar with one area to tackle at a time, and ideas to keep the clutter at bay.

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My best-selling Ultimate Clean House Planner is a 12-page printable with my favorite DIY cleaner recipes, the best cleaning hacks, cleaning schedule,  deep clean calendar and home maintenance checklist. Let’s get cleaning!

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