One of the real surprises of motherhood is how much stuff comes along with the job. For babies, there are big items like swings, highchairs, pack n plays, bouncy seats, and of course, the little stuff like bottles and pacifiers. For older kids, there are piles of toys and books. And of course, we can’t forget school papers. The endless amounts of papers kids bring home may be enough to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Slime Out of the Carpet
When my oldest kids were little, I had a healthy disdain for Play-Doh. Sure, I’d let them play with it but always on the hardwoods or a tablecloth. The good thing was that even though I hated picking up little pieces of play-doh, it wasn’t hard to do. It always dried up and would easily vacuum. But as my kids got older, play-doh was out, and slime was in. I quickly discovered that removing … [Read more...]
Minimal Shared Kids’ Bedroom: Simple and Sweet
Do you know what sleeping with a toddler is like? Not fun. Not restful. But yet, since Claire was born, sleeping with me has been the only way she will sleep. And now, that's she out of the baby/toddler phase, my husband and I decided it was time to try and get our bed back. (And finally get a full night's sleep!) The plan all along had been to move her into her middle sister's room. … [Read more...]
10 Decluttering Ideas When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
If you’ve let your house go and you’re surrounded by piles upon piles of stuff, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by decluttering. In fact, even if you aren’t dealing with extremes, decluttering can still feel like a completely overwhelming process. Because it is. It’s more than getting rid of items. It’s confronting decisions you’ve made to purchase and hang on to items, even when … [Read more...]
15 Clutter Free Gifts for Men (Perfect for ALL Men)
Why are men so hard to buy for? Most men I know will appreciate almost any gift I get them, yet, I still have a hard time making a decision. Since I get stuck so often, I figure other people do too. I compiled a list of gifts I regularly give the men in my life (some on repeat) as well as all the other useful items I could think of. Here are 15 clutter free gifts for … [Read more...]
How to Paint Mason Jars: Super Easy DIY
Have you ever purchased a painted mason jar and wondered if you could do it yourself? If you have, the answer is absolutely - yes! I love mason jars. They’re excellent storage for so many different things. Plus, with a little bit of paint they can double down as cute decor. If you want to paint a mason jar you can paint it in any color and with a minimal amount of supplies. Here’s how to … [Read more...]
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