Tidy house tips: For the last 37 years, I have seen myself as a messy person. I’ve felt fortunate that I found minimalism along the way. By reducing the inventory in our house, it has made it much more manageable and easier to keep clean. But it has still felt like A LOT of work […]
How to Declutter WITHOUT Making a Bigger Mess (Bonus Videos!)
I often hear people say that they put off decluttering because it makes a bigger mess. It can certainly be frustrating because a lot of times in the middle of decluttering we get interrupted and it looks so much worse than when we started. It would have been easier to just leave it alone! So […]
Diana’s Home to Hospital Birth Story (Bonus Video)
Today we’re sharing Diana’s home to hospital birth story. After her first baby delivery ended in a c-section, she was hopeful that she could have a successful VBAC at home. She found a great team of midwives and a doula who were comfortable with attempting a VBAC at home and began preparation! The Spiritual Side […]
Budget Bedroom Makeover: Before & Afters! (DIY Ideas under $200)
Let’s just say our bedroom NEEDED a makeover! It is VERY small (10′ x 11′) so there isn’t much that we can do with it, but we have had the same tired bedspread for 7 years, the new windows needed trim and I really wanted Tom to paint our silver-ish metal bed frame matte black. […]
7 Quick & Easy Snacks for Kids: Perfect treats for play dates, parks & potlucks!
It’s always fun to find new snack ideas for kids! Our kids have been counting down the days until their outdoor play date. They can’t wait to have other kids over and we love making special treats and snacks when we have visitors. We love quick and easy snacks for kids that look fun and […]
$4 DIY Sponge Paint Pattern Wallpaper – Check out these awesome patterns!
We all remember the sponge wall paint of the 90s. Using a FULL sponge and a couple contrasting colors to cover a wall. The edges always looked horrible…and honestly, who ever thought it looked good!?! I remember visiting my cousins after they had just sponge painted their wall with peach and hunter green. They thought […]