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 ...
How to Declutter Your Life
Do you want to reduce stress? Are you tired of wasting time and money trying to find things you need? Do you want to know how to declutter your life so you can simplify and organize your home and your mind? I admit, I'm a minimalist at heart. I hate clutter. I've been known to throw away my children's projects as they walk through the front door. However occasionally life gets away from me and ...
Spray Painted Mirror Makeover
If you ever find a cute mirror, picture frame, or wall hanging that you love but don't love the color of the frame you can fix it easily with spray paint. This spray painted mirror makeover was finished in an afternoon and completely changed the look of my entry. There are so many spray paint options these days, you can basically transform anything in your home and give it a custom look. My ...
