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 […]
What’s in a Minimalist Bathroom? (and how to declutter your bathroom quickly!)
Welcome to our minimalist bathroom! Today we’ll show you what’s inside, and how, even with six people in our house, we easily make these two small bathrooms work! Our Minimalist Bathroom Generally when people are curious about our simplified bathrooms, they’re interested in two things: The numbers – How many towels? How many wash clothes? […]
Staircase & Office Remodel: Before & Afters and Budget Breakdown of the DIY Makeover
It’s always fun to compare the before and after pictures of a remodeling project once it’s done! (Especially when it’s a DIY project over 6 months in the making!! ;) Today we’ll break down the budget for our staircase remodeling project, paint colors and the sources of everything in it! But first, let’s look back […]
Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (4 Ingredient Recipe- SO easy, SO good!)
SUPER Easy chocolate chip cookie bars. This super quick dessert recipe has only four ingredients (one being a boxed cake mix)…no need to measure anything- just dump and mix…and tastes great…what more do I need to say? :) But don’t let this fool you, it is no ordinary pan of bars! These may be simple, […]