First of all thank you to Leven Rose for sponsoring this post! I turn 43 this month and there are some natural practices I wish I would have started younger. We’re talking about things to prevent facial and chest wrinkles, crepey hands, jowels and cellulite — yes all kinds of fun things happen in your… Read More 6 beauty tips to start before 40
This lanai is finally done! I painted the doors Magnolia green, painted the checkerboard pattern on the pool deck and now I’ve added some vintage lounge chairs. Today I’m sharing all my ideas to refresh your own outdoor space for spring and make it your own little oasis. And I’ve got a great hack at… Read More 10 ideas to refresh your patio
I painted my ENTIRE pool deck in a checkerboard pattern! It took me awhile to figure out a method (and a week and a half to get it done), but hey, now I can share the easiest way to paint a checkered floor without tape! This looks like a completely different lanai. I first had… Read More Painting checkerboard floor without tape
I’ve got some great Amazon dining finds to share! I feel like I end up doing the same thing on repeat, so I’ve bought a few new things. I stuck with green and white because they are versatile and work well with any occasion — especially Christmas. And aren’t my moss bunnies so cute? Here’s… Read More Green and white Easter table setting
This is by far the most asked question I get on social media. And of course my house isn’t alway clean, but I do have a few strategies that help. Also, I wouldn’t say my house is “clean” as it is picked up, haha! Those are two different things. So while, yes, there might not… Read More “How is your house always so clean?”
I know it’s late to post this, but I ordered balloons last minute and got a little carried away on my Valentine’s Day decor! It got out of hand quickly. But here’s the takeaway for any occasion: 1: It’s amazing how much impact balloons make — especially for the price. I bought this 60-piece balloon set… Read More Valentine’s decor + balloon garland hacks
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