Category: homekeeping + decor
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Over the past weekend I finally mustered up enough energy and patience to de-Christmas-ize our house. I should mention that the hubs did take care of all the lights and decor outside per my request since my growing pregnant belly is seeming to get in the way of me doing more and more these days. And…
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This DIY Halloween Wreath with Orange LED Pumpkin Lights is a fun, inexpensive, and easy way to decorate for the Halloween season.
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I am SO totally one of those old-school peeps who still uses a paper planner/calendar to keep my family's busy schedule on pace and running smoothly. I know, I know, I'm a dinosaur! As much as I love my tech and what a fan of it I am, I just cannot relinquish control of my…
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So the day is finally here! It's so nice to see the trees and tulips finally blooming outside! And even though we got away with an insanely mild winter, I am so glad to be done with it! In fact, I'd be fine just springing through to the warm summer temps! In the meantime, though,…
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Pin It This is absolutely my favorite way to display! A few months ago I picked up this ridiculously inexpensive display easel from Crate & Barrel and instantly fell in love. It's the best 4 bucks you'll ever spend on bringing out the best in your home. This small (but mighty) tabletop easel is the…
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I've been shouting from the rooftops on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ about how I am more of a goal-setter than a resolution-maker. Don't get me wrong — I love hearing others talk about all of the wonderful resolutions they will be making in the coming year. I think it's fantastic, but just not for me. …
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The kids finally headed back to school today after a nice, enjoyable Thanksgiving break and all we could talk about last night is counting down to Christmas break! I've enjoyed having them home and we've done tons of decorating, eating, football watching, movies, and spending time together. We have so many Christmas and Advent traditions…
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With a house full of kids, I’ve found some simple ways to decorate our home for Halloween. These ideas are kid-friendly and not too scary, yet still festive, inexpensive, and fun.
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I have to be honest. When the pitch to review Pretty Neat: the buttoned-up way to get organized & let go of perfection came across my inbox, I thought to myself, "Seriously? Another book about organization? How could this one be any different than the rest of them?" I was wrong. Boy am I glad I decided to give the book a looksie…
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These are a glimpse into our bookshelves that house the boxes I use to save and store ALL of the kids' papers and projects they've EVER brought home. Nathan has 4 boxes – one from 3 year old preschool, 4 year old preschool, Pre-K and now his Kindergarten box. I think he will need at least two…