We all know the people I’m talking about, whether you need to buy something for a co-worker, an Aunt you don’t see very much, your parents who seem to have everything or even grabbing something for the host of a party you’re going to. Sometimes gifting is hard! So I am came up with some …
I have an amazing way to transfer photos onto wood without using Modge Podge or glue of any kind. It’s super simple using…get this Tattoo paper! The possibilities are really endless with this method. In this post I am showing you how to create wood slice ornaments, but you can do this for a wedding …
Sometimes I just want to make dinner without a little walking under my legs. All I want is to make a phone call without someone screaming. All I want is not to have someone telling me they’re bored. If this is also you, then these are the gifts to get for your kids this holiday! …
A couple of weeks ago I shared my new board and batten that we put up next to our door to make a little “kid zone”. Just an update, They love it, Henry is so excited to hang up his coat and put his shoes under his little stool! Anyway there was a blank area …
Ever come across something while shopping and have so many ideas come to you instantly? That’s what happened while shopping at Home Depot and found 24″ grading stakes that were inexpensive for a huge pack! The first idea that came to my head was lining our walkway with little snowmen made with these stakes. I …
A few years ago we added board and batten to our side entry which is how we always go in and out of our home. I wanted to add it to have a place for the kids to sit, hang our coats, storage and just make it inviting when we walk in. We have had …
I love sleep. With two toddlers I need it. Thankfully, I have two toddlers that are great sleepers. But one thing that hinders my sleep is being too hot. I need a comforter on me when I sleep. It doesn’t matter how hot it is outside, I need that comforter. So to make sure I …
In June we found out my husband needed open heart surgery to replace a valve. We were all in shock because he has had no symptoms and apparently he was born with a bicuspid valve and no one has ever caught the murmur. You can read about out we found out it here – with …
Signs, Signs, everywhere are signs…just a little 90’s inspo for you right there…. Over the years I have showed you many easy ways to make a sign. From no stencils, to industrial letters, and even a water trick. I have even gone live on Facebook to show your my tricks. But I still get a …
While I have been on a purging kick since we found out my husband needed open heart surgery, I have been finding the craziest items. Mostly junk items I have no idea why my hate clutter self had been keeping. One item is this County Atlas. I purchased this 13 years ago when I became …
If you have been following me on Facebook you might have caught my series last year DIY A Gift. It was a series for 12 weeks on Facebook Live where I created, in real time, a DIY Gift for the holiday season or really any occasion. I wanted to inspire you again this year so …
We just got back from spending time at the lake at our family’s cottage for the last time this summer. My kids favorite thing to do is go to the cottage, hang out with Grammie and Pa and look for sea glass and shells on the beach. For Christmas my Mom and Dad got each …
Hi Friends! The post today is not a fun craft or DIY..well unless you call yourself a DIY! The post today is just giving you some encouragement incase you need it and telling you about a few products that I have been trying and what I think of them. So at the end of last …
Today we are one week out. One week out from my Husband, Bill, having Open Heart Surgery for Valve Replacement. This completely shocked our family and to be honest I was, maybe still am a mess. But the story I want to tell you is how we got here. Some people may believe, some not …
Do you ever have that one project in your home and every time you see it you just have to take a moment and admire it? That’s how I still feel even after living with my LifeProof Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring for a year! The post that I did initially on the flooring is my …
Ticks, the mention of the word always makes me feel like I have bugs crawling all over me. I hate them, but I can’t escape them! We live in the Hudson Valley of NY, in one of the leading counties in the country with reported Lyme cases. We also live in the woods. We are …
We have been considering putting carpet down in our bedrooms for awhile now, but to hold off on the expense we decided just to do an area rug for now in our master bedroom. So in January that’s what we did. I loved the rug, but ever since I put it down I have had …
The seasons have changed for my parents. They are at the time in their life that are selling their home to live half the year in Florida and half the year at our cottage on the lake. Whenever someone has a big life transition especially selling a home it can be really stressful. The amount …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Gillette at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Every night as we put our son, Henry to bed we always read a book and then “talk”. He gets to pick the topic of the “talk”. His top 3 topics are Space Shuttles, …
This week marks the 5 years that we have lived in our home. It’s crazy to think how much we have done in our home as well as how much we still want to do! If you just moved into your home, or planning on moving soon, I’m going to share what I am happy …