I don’t know about you but this girl loves a good DIY. Especially if it is one that upgrades and elevates my home, clothes, or beauty routine. Or saves me money. We’ve all had “pinterest fails” so I promise I only share my tried and true DIY’s and tutorials with you.
When my husband and I made the decision to move cross country for a job relocation, the first thought we both had was “how are we going to tell our kids?” We wanted our children to be excited for our family’s move with as little confusion, tears, and sadness as possible. I talked with some… Read More How to Tell The Kids You Are Moving (and have them be excited about it)
Every afternoon, my children come home from school with backpacks full of artwork and papers. I love to see their schoolwork, I really do. But to keep every single drawing, painting, and project is impossible. I would need a storage space the size of the Vatican to hold it all. I want my children to… Read More Sorting & Storing Children’s Artwork
A Barnyard Bash is an awesome fun-filled party theme for both boys and girls. Rustic burlap, cowhide print tablecloths, hay bales, and colorful farm animal toys and treats are sure to delight any young farm hand on their birthday. At 3 years of age, my daughter was obsessed with farm animals. She loved to visit… Read More A Barnyard Bash Birthday Party
Make-up brushes. They can be a girl’s best friend, helping to create a myriad of looks ranging from elegant and chic to funky and fun. But if these beauty tools are not taken care of properly, they can wreak havoc on the wearer’s skin, carry a zoo of bacteria and germs, and last half as… Read More 4 Simple Tips to Clean & Care for Your Make-up Brushes
Did you remember to move the elf? Use these simple tips and tricks to save your sanity and make the Elf on the Shelf a fun family Christmas tradition. Elf on the Shelf. These 4 words can make parents cringe in terror or smile with delight. I fall into the latter category. My children’s elves,… Read More 3 Simple Tips to Make Elf on the Shelf Easy and Fun
Tis’ the season of parties and soirées. One of the best gifts to bring to a party, holiday or otherwise, is a yummy bottle of wine for the hosts. There are so many amazing affordable wines available, finding the perfect bottle to gift is no longer a problem. (Use this guide for delicious wine suggestions… Read More Forget the Wine Bag: 4 Luxe Ways to Gift a Bottle of Wine for the Holidays
A few weeks ago, I was perusing through the Pottery Barn fall catalog and loving almost every item on every page. Pottery Barn has such beautiful style and decor, I can get lost in their catalog for hours. Anyhow, one particular item caught my eye, the Pieced Leather Pillow Cover to be exact, and I immediately wanted… Read More DIY Leather Pillow Covers (a Pottery Barn Knockoff)
Let’s be honest, folding bed sheets is a pain. The whole “elastic edge thing” on the fitted sheet is annoying and never folds flat. And just like Tupperware lids and socks, pieces of my bed sheet sets would mysteriously get separated and lost in the linen closet. I used to haphazardly fold my sheets and… Read More Tutorial:The Best Way to Fold & Store Bed Sheets
“WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!!” With Halloween just around the corner, costume prep is in full swing! This year, my daughter wants to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Finding her a costume was easy. The famous ruby slippers on the other hand, not so much. I was able to find these sparkly… Read More DIY Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz
These adorable and simple to make Unicorn Treat Cups are a beautiful party favor. Artificial flowers, foam paper, felt, and the magic of a glue gun transform plain plastic cups into a precious and personalized treat holder that your guests will love. Unicorn Treat Cup Tutorial Materials artificial flowers (3 per cup) gold glitter… Read More Unicorn Treat Cups Tutorial