Kid-Friendly Crafts for Winter Break
Most likely, your kids are already on Christmas break from school and you know the routine that follows. By about the third day of vacation, they’re starting to get restless and anxious for Santa Clause to arrive. Keep them busy this year and away from the television screen with these kid-friendly craft ideas, suitable even …
Simple and Safe DIY Essential Oil Candles
There is something just so eternally soothing about the flicker of candlelight. For centuries, we’ve lingered in its glow. And more recently, scents have been added to create an even more sensual experience. Ahhh… there’s not much better than basking indoors amidst a wistful whirl of crisp evergreen or the nostalgic autumn aura of pumpkin …
The Modern Man Cave: No longer Just for Men
Recently as my husband and I were moving into our new home, I was reminded of a post I wrote last summer about “man cave manners.” But first, let me rewind. Matt designed our new house himself, a tedious task that was an absolute dream of his but not for the faint of heart. …
Fast and Fabulous Summer Family Feast
We’ve all been there. You’re so busy preparing to actually be in vacation mode and before you know it, the family picnic weekend has arrived and you’re not as prepared as you thought! My “Oh…” (you can fill in the blank) moment came this afternoon when a friend texted us about weekend plans. Plans that …
Spring Forward on the Right Foot this Year!
It’s that time of year again and it seems the majority is experiencing a mix of emotions at the onset of another Daylight-Savings Time. In the wee hours of the morning, at approximately 2 a.m. local time this Sunday, March 13 we’ll lose an hour and our clocks will “spring forward.” The good news, of course, …
Cut Clutter with Shower Curtain Hooks
The closet is notoriously one of the home’s toughest terrains to keep tidy. It’s no secret this clutter culprit can quickly become a catch all, concealing both clothing and chaos behind its closed doors. While a complete closet overhaul can be time consuming and expensive, there’s a smart and savvy solution hidden at your local …
Five Fashion Forward & Frugal Finds
While the words ‘fashion forward’ and ‘frugal’ aren’t typically seen side by side, Mohawk Home and Overstock.com are proving it is possible to have your cake and eat it too… at least in terms of home decor! As flooring accounts for roughly 30% of a room’s color, you can make a serious style statement in …
5 Resources to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Fox News recently published that nearly half of the U.S. population would make at least one New Year’s resolution this January. Topping the list were a familiar few: getting out of debt, getting in better shape and becoming a better person. However, according to a recent CBS News article, an estimated 36% of resolution makers …
Last-minute Holiday Decorating on a Dime
Are you a little (or a lot) behind on your holiday decorating this year? No funds left for the festive frill? We feel you! We’re often so consumed with Thanksgiving travel plans, holiday baking marathons and checking our shopping lists (twice… naturally), that all of a sudden it’s Christmas Eve and not a decoration is …
Affordable Personalized Gift Ideas at Target
Stumped while searching for a thoughtful (yet budget friendly) buy for last minute gifts? No time or patience to fight the crowds at the mall? No need to stress; we have the solution! We fell in love with these Etsy-esque monogram mats our design team created for Target’s Threshold brand and thankfully they’ve arrived just in …