One of the areas that can have the most dramatic effect on how your house looks is your kitchen. Even if your kitchen is hidden away from the eyes of people visiting, it is still probably somewhere that you need to go at least three times a day, if not more. A messy or disorganized kitchen can lead to the feeling of a messy or disorganized house. At my house, where we have an open concept, ...
How to Make a Thankful Tree
A Thankful Tree is a great way to help children (and adults) focus on being grateful for what they have. While November is a great month to make this craft, it can be made throughout the year. We decided to create a Thankful Tree and write something we are thankful for each day. Now, a thankful tree is nothing new, and I am sure you have seen many different ones floating around on Pinterest, ...
DIY Christmas Cloche
Growing up, my grandmother had a Christmas decoration that always fascinated me. It was an old terrarium she had repurposed to make an enclosed Christmas village, with snow, little elves, reindeer, and tiny trees. I haven't seen it in years, but the memory has always stuck with me because I thought it was such a unique, magical craft. When I think of childhood Christmases, that little ...
Christmas Garland (Kid’s DIY)
After unpacking all our Christmas decor this year, I realized quickly that most of my holiday season was going to be just a series of me saying "don't touch that!" while my kids continued their attempts to touch and rearrange all the breakable decorations that have lasted generations before them. They just love being a part of the decorating process, but it's hard when 1. The decorations ...
How to Organize Games
I love winning playing games with my family. I do not love opening my hall closet and being hit on the head with a stray game piece or board. Games are fun, but keeping them organized can be difficult. Here are a my favorite ideas for organizing your games. Take stock of your games every few months. Make sure the games are not missing pieces. Throw away games that cannot be played because of ...
Mid Century Modern Painted Dresser
A few years ago I found a mid century modern dresser set on Facebook marketplace. I purchased two dressers and a two night stands for about $150. My girls love painted white furniture so I sprayed the set with my paint sprayer for their bedroom. When we moved they didn't need the dressers anymore. This dresser sat in my garage for almost a year. Last month I decided it would be perfect in my ...
