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Offbeat ideas on family, decor, and organizing for moms on a budget

— Art, Decor —

9 affordable wallpaper murals, starting at $55!

January 30, 2020
Dramatic vintage flower bouquet with black background painting wallpaper mural

When I think of traditional wallpaper, I think of small repeated prints, over and over. Sometimes that’s pretty, but the nice thing about murals is the huge statement they make. It’s like a giant piece of art for a fraction of the cost. The one I’m considering buying on this list is only $59 for… Read More 9 affordable wallpaper murals, starting at $55!

— Organization —

Get organized! 5 things for 5 min

January 23, 2020
5 things for 5 minutes - keeping a tidy house can be done with a simple routine of five tasks a day - chores, cleaning, organization, organizing home

Creating a routine doesn’t have to be difficult! You CAN maintain a tidy home. My new cleaning mind game I’m playing with myself is a game changer! Choose 5 tasks to do a day and do them each for 5 minutes. That’s it! Breaking tasks down by five minute intervals makes things more manageable. It takes at… Read More Get organized! 5 things for 5 min

— Decor, DIY, Kids —

Sage playroom with tropical mural

January 16, 2020

Like the rest of our house, the playroom was a blank, white space in need of a little life. I found this beautiful palm jungle mural ($129) and had to have it! It mimics the landscaping outside the window in our yard and I love the sage, gray and coral tones. Then as it usually… Read More Sage playroom with tropical mural

— Decor, DIY —

A year review in projects!

January 9, 2020
DIY painted pink ombré tile wall - Coral Gables - How to paint tile with oil-based enamel - Girls bathroom ideas

I did more projects this year than any other! This was a big blank house when we moved in 2018. It was a fresh, clean slate and I’ve been busy making it our own and adding character. Here are my projects of 2019! Dining room board and batten wall Friends helped us close this wall… Read More A year review in projects!

— Faith, Money —

2019: Blog tithe money breakdown

January 2, 2020

When my blog (finally) started making money this year, I decided to give away 20 percent of it. That’s over $4,000 this year that went to show God’s love to others! I want to be transparent about where the money goes because you’ve helped me earn it! By visiting my site, clicking on affiliate links… Read More 2019: Blog tithe money breakdown

— Best of the blog, New Year —

Best of the blog 2019

December 26, 2019
House Mix best of the blog 2019

Merry Christmas! I hope you had a lovely day, whether it was quiet or chaotic. This was my favorite Christmas ever. I don’t know how I’ll ever sort through all the photos and videos I took. I just couldn’t stop! I want to remember everything when my kids are this fun age. Here’s our Instagram… Read More Best of the blog 2019

— Christmas, Faith, Kids —

Fun gift bags for kids in need

December 18, 2019
Fun gift bags for kids in need - Party pack favor prizes for presents - Christmas charity to do with kids

Are you looking for a way to spread God’s love during this Christmas? Today I’m sharing how we put together 75 Christmas gifts any kid would love! Hosting Marcello and I short-term fostered two little boys for a week this month. They are one and two years old and currently staying in a shelter with… Read More Fun gift bags for kids in need

— Christmas, Food & Drink —

Best simple breakfast casserole recipe ever

December 11, 2019
Best, simple breakfast casserole recipe ever-1

I’ve tried a lot of egg dishes in my day and this one is a winner. There is no exaggeration here. This casserole is so simple and so delicious it deserves a casserole award. And the best part is it only takes four eggs! I get asked for the recipe every time I make it.… Read More Best simple breakfast casserole recipe ever

— Christmas, Gifts —

Huge Christmas gift guide for her, him and kids!

December 2, 2019
Gift guide for everyone - affordable under $25 list

Ready to get Christmas shopping done online today? I’ve got you covered! Everyone is on this list with all kinds of affordable options — her, him, kids, under $25. My best Christmas guide ever: Under $25 Car oil diffuser $17: A diffuser for the car! I know! I want one too. Roller bottles $7 for… Read More Huge Christmas gift guide for her, him and kids!

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Hi! I’m Kate — child of God, wife, mother to three, creative type, who thinks too much. I blog to inspire and help with all things decorating, organizing, budgeting, family and faith. I keep things real and am not afraid to show you my mess and shortcomings.

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New printable up on housemixblog.com! With most of New printable up on housemixblog.com! With most of us not leaving the house and kids home from school, I thought I’d create a kid schedule printable to help! We’ve already been home for a week during our spring break and the kids are bickering more and we have no structure. I’m not a routine person, but it really helps with kids. You can also laminate it and the kids can check off each hour with a dry erase marker. hopefully that will get them a little bit more on board with a new routine! 😜
Look what’s up in the guestroom! This ocean mura Look what’s up in the guestroom! This ocean mural is so peaceful and dramatic at the same time. Video coming soon in stories. Wait until you see the end when the last piece was a wrinkled mess! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ That said, I love stick and peel paper! Have you tried it?
You can update your builder-grade mirror in less t You can update your builder-grade mirror in less than an hour for about $20! This is one of those projects that was more difficult in my mind than in reality. And the best part is there was no painting or nailing. Tutorial is up on the blog!
I’ve been busy making a few tweaks to the guestr I’ve been busy making a few tweaks to the guestroom! I painted a half wall on the sides, and the back wall the beds rest up against French gray. I put artwork that doesn’t work in the master bedroom anymore above the beds. And even added some sconces that didn’t work out in the boys room! An ocean mural is coming up next on the opposite wall 🌊 Thanks for the inspiration @prettyonfridays 💗
I am putting some gold star decals up on Clara’s I am putting some gold star decals up on Clara’s ceiling in stories today! I hope she enjoys looking at them from her bed over the years to come.✨ this room is probably my favorite in the whole house because of all the layers and details. She still won’t switch me rooms. See if you can spot Clara! 😆
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Best-selling planner

Ultimate clean house planner- printables for DIY cleaners deep cleaning calendar and daily cleaning schedule - housemixblog.com

I’m so excited to share my best-selling Ultimate Clean House Planner with you! It’s a 12-page printable with my favorite DIY cleaner recipes, the best cleaning hacks, a deep clean calendar and home maintenance checklist.

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Lightroom Preset

$5 Mobile Lightroom preset - coral and mint shades - lightens and brightens, even gives you a suntan!

My Tropical Sunkiss preset makes it so you can edit photos right on your phone with a click of a button! This preset elevates phone shots to look professionally edited, with crisp, sharpened details. Even gives you a little suntan!

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Thought Life Challenge

Thought Life 30 Day Challenge devotional and workbook - PRINTABLE bible study with brain exercises to replace anxiety with gratitude fear with hope and negativity with joy - housemixblog.com

I’ve created a 30-day Thought Life Challenge, one exercise a day — first working to identify negativity and weed it out, and secondly to find joy through gratitude. Included: challenge calendar, daily devotional and verse, thought and gratitude journal

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