It's Week 5 of the One Room Challenge, which means we have just one week left to finish the boys' shared bedroom. Less than that really, because I need time to photograph it in order to share it with you on reveal day next Thursday. You'd think that by now, I'd have this six week makeover thing down to a science... that I'd be planning and allocating my time so well that I could maybe finish a day or two early rather than working right down to the wire... but no. It never seems to work out that ... View the Post
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{featured} DIY Laundry Countertop & Shelving for Under $65
Hi friends! I am blogging over at Pretty Well Organized this morning, sharing all of the DIY details on how we created a countertop and shelving in our laundry room for under $65! When we first moved in to our home, I really wanted to install a Formica countertop in our laundry closet with cabinets above, but with all of the other new expenses - including the cost of a brand new washer and dryer - there just wasn't any extra money in the budget. Nonetheless, I still needed to find a way to ... View the Post
{five minute friday} Save Money this Holiday Season by Organizing Your Coupons
Who has already started their Christmas shopping? I've been picking up a few things here and there, but not much yet. I'm hoping, however, to get most of it done in November this year to avoid the last minute rush and so that I'll have more time to enjoy the holiday festivities with my family. And of course, I'm hoping to save some money by taking advantage of sales and using as many coupons as I can! I love this time of year when every retailer is mailing out coupons and my email inbox is ... View the Post
Organizing and Cleaning
A disorganized home can create unnecessary stress, and no one needs more stress in his or her life! But trying to get organized can also feel overwhelming. Organizing is not simply about lining things up and making them look neat today. The real challenge is creating organized systems that you can keep up with so you won't find yourself needing to reorganize again a few months down the road. While function is key, I also strongly believe that organizing can be beautiful. I've found that when ... View the Post
The Stylish, Smart Device That’s Keeping My Kids Safer
Out of the blue, my six year old came up to me a couple of weeks ago and started running his hands through my hair. His little fingers were clearly searching for something. I asked him what he was doing, and he turned to his four year old brother and said, "I can't find them, but I know mom REALLY does have eyes in the back of her head." I couldn't stop laughing! I don't even remember telling them this, but I must have said it at some point in time, and they'd been having a debate about whether ... View the Post
Stamped Place Cards for Your Fall Table
Today's Five Minute Friday is coming at you late - kids and life before blogging, you know! But I did want to share the quick and easy way that I made these pretty place cards for my fall table. Did you know that you can hand color stamps rather than just using an ink pad? I've had these Recollections brand brush markers for years, but I'd never tried them before. The color palette for my fall kitchen decor was inspired by peacock feathers, so when I found this peacock stamp at ... View the Post
Dry Erase Memo Board + Free Laundry Symbols Printable Poster
When I redesigned our laundry closet, my goal was to not only make it pettier and better organized, but to also make it easier to ensure that our clothes always come out looking their best. I had seen lots of cute laundry symbols posters online, but what I really needed was a memo board to keep track of notes about special washing instructions... and I got the best of both worlds by creating my own. And now I'm giving it to you as a free printable, in your choice of colors! Laundry is ... View the Post
How to Open Ikea Boxes the Easy Way
It's been a long time since I've posted a Five Minute Friday tip, but this one is just too good not to share! I think many of us would agree that often times the hardest part about assembling IKEA furniture is opening the dang boxes. I mean, I appreciate that the boxes are really sturdy because I've never opened an Ikea box to find the contents inside damaged, but the glue they use makes the boxes nearly impossible tear open. It's one thing when you're assembling one small thing, but when ... View the Post
{link party} The Creative Circle – Week 54
Welcome to The Creative Circle link party - a place to share and find inspiration for your home! The kitchen is the heart of every home... some days, I feel like I hardly leave ours. So we decided that this week, this hard working space deserved some features all its own! You'll find the the details of each featured project below, and be sure to link up for a chance to be featured next week! Bloggers, show us what you've got! We are eager to share your DIY, decor and ... View the Post
Inexpensive Wreath Storage Idea
Hanging a pretty wreath on the front door is one of the easiest ways to add some seasonal cheer to your front porch, but storing all those holiday wreaths can become a challenge. This is especially true when you have double doors, resulting in two of every wreath. I speak from experience! I used to just have two Christmas wreaths, but over time, I've added to my collection and now also have sets of front door wreaths for spring, fall, Halloween, and more. I used to use wreath storage bags in ... View the Post
DIY Ideas to Trim Your Christmas Tree
Have you started decorating for the holidays? Today I am joining more than 35 of your favorite bloggers to share our fun and festive ideas. From ornaments to tree skirts, you are sure to be inspired by all of these amazing handmade ideas to Trim the Tree! I recently made these DIY travel map Christmas ornaments, and I just love how they turned out! Best of all, they were simple to make, so it will be easy for me to create more each time we visit a new destination. Get the ... View the Post
{five minute friday} Framed Photo Stamps
If you checked out my One Room Challenge reveal of our new master bedroom yesterday, then you already got a glimpse of today's Five Minute Friday project. Today I am sharing the simple details because despite being so quick and easy, it really makes me smile! I don't even know if it's still "cool" to use photo stamps for your wedding stationery, but when I got married back in 2007 it was pretty trendy so I think it's a safe bet that I'm not the only one who has a bunch of extra ... View the Post