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[ad_1] Sharing is caring! Learn how to decorate a kid friendly home on a budget with these simple kid-friendly decorating tips for parents!     Is your home begging for an update? Have you had the same front entry table next to your front door since before you even had kids? Surely, by now it is covered in crayon artwork from your miniature Picasso. Prepare to get excited. Here are some great ways to decorate a kid-friendly home, without breaking the bank. Disclosure: this post contains commissioned links and images.     We recently purchased our first home, and naturally,…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring!     It’s always a struggle to get dinner on the table when you’re a busy mom, torn between work, kids, and, well… life. But it’s not impossible. With the right skills and tools, anyone can do it! I am thrilled to be partnering with Craftsy and Chef Ryan Scott to share with you some favorite dinner prep tips – that work even if you’re overwhelmed!       When it comes to cooking for my kids, I know I have no other choice.   It’s not that I don’t LOVE  a good home-cooked meal. It’s…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring!   This post is sponsored by Jasco Products. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Our small garden makeover is complete and I’m so excited to share with you what we’ve done! I’m thrilled to be partnering with Jasco Products with the launch of their NEW Jasco Enbrighten LED Color Changing Landscape Lights, available online and at Sam’s Club.     When we purchased our house a couple of years ago, we knew that it was desperately in need of some TLC. It’s the eyesore of the block, and the lawn, just like the rest of…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! It’s amazing how an upcycled DIY gallery wall made from old frames can totally pull a room together! I made this one to update our family/living/playroom and bring together the different elements. You can check out some more decorating tips on a budget or scroll down for this tutorial. Disclosure: this post contains commissioned links. Some of the product for this post was received free of charge from Plaid Crafts and Arrow Fastener in the hopes I’ll use them and share with you.     Our living room (which is really more of an informal family/playroom…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! If you have a mad car fan around, these genius Hot Wheels display ideas will save your home! Seriously, those tiny matchbox cars have a way of getting around. Do double duty with these brilliant display AND storage ideas. You can see my complete playroom 0rganization or scroll down for toy car storage ideas. Disclosure: this post contains commissioned links.     Hot Wheels and other toy cars are a classic clutter trap, as they tend to be collected – both by children who simply love toy cars, and by adults who… love toy cars!  …

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! When your kids spend most of the day away at school and then have an early bedtime, those precious few hours make up a huge component of your relationship. I designed this bedtime routine printable poster around the quirks and bonding moments, as well as well as the actual required tasks, blending the two into one fun design. This is based on my popular post, 21 Ways to Bond at Bedtime. Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links.     Women today are torn in so many directions. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to choose…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! Turn a simple acrylic vase into a gorgeous centerpiece for a neutral tablescape with this easy peasy painted vase makeover! When you’re done, you can even make matching DIY napkin rings using copper wire and beads! This post contains affiliate links. Some products were received free of charge from Plaid Crafts/ FolkArt in the hopes I’ll share with you.     I had this ginormous acrylic vase that wasn’t really doing any good hangin’ around my space, so of course I decided to keep it to craft with someday… Then, with a family party (namely, Purim)…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! Learn how to make a beginner-friendly DIY Pom Pom Pillow with simple, step-by-step instructions. Want another cozy pillow to craft? Check out my cozy crochet throw pillow that I made last year – with a hand muff! This post contains affiliate links.     I have a hobby. It’s called “shopping for craft supplies”. So unique is it in its nature, that I am willing to drive out quite far to discover new craft stores. Case in point: our closest Joann store is about a 45-50 minute drive away. And yet, on one glorious day off,…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! Make a gorgeous DIY storage bin from a cardboard box! If you love this, check out my list of things to make with what you have handy at home! This post contains affiliate links.     Turn the ugliest, rattiest cardboard box in your home into a gorgeous DIY storage bin to stow diapers, towels, or anything, really!     You can even use a box that the kids have finished plastering with stickers and coloring. This box was made using a pair of repurposed jeans. You can use any sturdy fabric in a color that…

[ad_1] Create some Cricut Halloween Decor with a free SVG of a spider web! Use an embroidery hoop to make your art and then go and try my peeking monster SVG here for more spooky Halloween decor. This post contains affiliate links. If you want a fun Halloween decor idea you can make with your Cricut, this one is so perfect! It’s got a touch of irony to it: it’s a spider web that says “spooky” but it’s really a simple, classy, neutral piece of decor, perfect for your front door or for perching on a mantel, bookshelf, or anywhere.…