Once upon a time, I had a toddler and newborn baby and my husband came home to me "playing" on the computer while the toddler played and I bounced the baby in the bouncy chair. When he asked me what I was doing, I told him I was starting a blog. I wasn't sure what that meant or what exactly I was doing or even why. Looking back, I can see that I was searching for some sort of identity outside of being a mom--something that was just for me. I had quit my job as a teacher and was home all ...
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Living Room Refresh for $100
We had a bookshelf we inherited waiting to be painted, chalkboards hanging above a console because we had them and random stuff sitting on the console because that is what clean surfaces are for. My pillow covers were clashing with my carpet (online ordering error) and there were nail holes in desperate need of a patch and paint job. Last weekend I we put a little elbow grease in and around $100. I repotted a plant that desperately needed it and bought a basket at TJ maxx for $16 for the ...
A Reader Comment That I Need to Address
I received a comment the other day from a reader that I want to address. I had sent out an email highlighting some posts I thought would be helpful for the back to school season like first day of school signs, 20 ground beef recipes, etc or something like that. Then a long time reader left a comment. I know she is a long time reader, because I remember her leaving me a comment years and years ago. Her original comment was back on a post about life with young children, family and my thoughts ...
Back to School Organization, Printables & Tips
Once August hits, the reality that summer is coming to a close and the school is just around the corner starts to sink in. These back to school organization, printables and tips will help you have your best year yet. This school year we will have three in school! Hudson will be half day with preschool, Eleanor will be in Kindergarten and Quinn will be in second grade! It isn't just school that is startings, but soccer and dance as well. If any of this sounds familiar you are going to want ...
Bookshelf, Globes & Plans
It has probably been close to six months since I got this hand-me-down bookshelf/cabinet. I was waiting for better weather to haul it outside and give it a paint job. Better weather has officially come and it is still sitting there. Hopefully by the end of the summer we will get it painted. I was thinking white, with a fun color back and some fresh new hardware. Also, not crazy about the current location (old picture, but you get the point). I really think the shelf should go ...