Want to know how to save hundreds on wallpaper? Try a stencil! I did two huge walls for $40! I’ll show you how I did it step by step and teach you the application differences between sponges, brushes and rollers. The first two years of living in this house were about seeing how it functions… Read More Living room stencil instead of wallpaper
Our living room rug has had it — stains, rolling corners people trip on and smashed in places. I paid $40 for it a couple years ago so I definitely got my money’s worth, but it was time to say goodbye! I thought I’d share some AMAZING deals I found while shopping. I bought my… Read More Large area rugs under $200
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
