As people continue to stock up, it has become harder to find certain items. But I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve: an easy way to limit toilet paper use, trick to double your gallon of milk, DIY sanitizer … I’ve been coming up with ways to make what we have last longer and… Read More 6 ways to make everyday products last longer
With all this unexpected family time, I thought it would be nice to have some fun family movie nights. Bring on the popcorn! But it’s hard to find wholesome movies for older kids and tweens. I have two boys (ages 7 and 9) and a girl (5). Here are our top 15 fast-paced, non-Disney-animation picks… Read More 18 family movies for kids ages 6-12
With most of us not leaving the house and kids home from school during this pandemic, 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… Read More At home kid schedule printable
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! It looks so much more polished and elegant with the frames. And the best part is there was no painting or nailing. Here’s a look… Read More Easiest way to frame a mirror
I’ve worked slowly for eight months, painting every surface imaginable, to update this bathroom with only paint! I painted the tile floors, grout, shower, stenciled the walls, even painted the side of the tub and backsplash! I’ve never had a more dramatic paint makeover than this room. And it cost about $261! You’ll have to… Read More How to paint bathroom tile: floor, shower, backsplash
I’m no artist, but I am creative. And cheap, haha! I’ve got some art tricks up my sleeve for DIYs and free art to print. Come take a look at five beautiful and simple FREE art ideas! Stamping Last week I decided to experiment with these thrift store frames I bought for $10 each. The… Read More 5 incredibly easy DIY art ideas
I have been considering painting these living room walls black for some time. One day I finally just did it! It’s a BIG change, a dramatic change — and I love it! The contrast and depth are just what this space needed. On the other side of this black wall is the kitchen. I don’t… Read More I painted my living room wall black!
I can’t seem to take this curtain of twinkle lights ($18) down from Christmas! So I thought I would dress them up for spring! This idea would be perfect for blank walls at showers, wedding or Easter backdrop. The twinkle lights add a touch magic, especially in photos. How to create a floral backdrop I… Read More Flower backdrop with twinkle lights
Since the summer I have given away about 53 bouquets to complete strangers! That’s $500 worth of flowers — most of my 20 percent blog tithe for Q3 of 2019! (See this post to see how I spent all $4,100.) It has taught me invaluable lessons! And I’m not done yet. I’m still in the… Read More What I learned giving 53 bouquets to strangers
