During the holidays, many formal dinners are planned and if you’re someone who is hosting, the pressure is on! Thankfully, I have yet to be asked to host a holiday dinner (maybe it’s due to the lack of space), but I am ready for that day! Decorating your table can sound like a lot of…
How To: Accommodate All of Your Holiday Guests
Every year you have to start thinking about the holidays earlier and earlier. Plans need to be made, flights need to be booked and preparations start as soon as possible. My family is quite small, 15 people to be exact on both sides of my family and we live in 6 different states. We don’t…
Tips to Make Your Home Safe on Halloween
You will soon have trick-or-treaters showing up on your doorstep for some cherished candy. Here are some tips to make your home safe for these treaters! Make sure your house is well-lit Other than having your porch light on to show that you’re passing out candy,…
How To: Make Your Home Pet Friendly
Pets can be one of life’s greatest blessings. They give unconditional love, give you the cutest looks and will keep you active. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t mischievous little things and can really mess your house up. Now, I LOVE my dog. (You can see her in the picture on the left.) She is…
Campus Living Solutions
The school year is approaching and students are packing up to head off to college! As an incoming freshman, this can be one of the most stressful, exciting times! When I was going to college, one of the best things was picking out things for my dorm room! Making it comfortable and stylish was always…
Transitioning Your Child From Crib to Bed
Making the switch to a “big kid” bed from a crib can be a tough one. When’s the right time to do it? Will it be a hard transition? Will my child hate it or love it? Each family and child are different so there’s not a set age or time that this transition should…
A Sandwich for Summer☀️
Summer is here! I am more than ready for lots of sun and sand. My tastebuds are going crazy for the tastes that come with summer. Fresh strawberries, blueberries and melons, a refreshing glass of lemonade and barbecues. The tastes of summer never get old, that’s for sure. A few years ago, I stumbled across…
How To: Clean the Dishwasher
Hot, soapy water doesn’t cut it when it comes to keeping mold and other fungi from growing in your dishwasher. Spend 15 minutes inside your dishwasher to get those pesky areas where bacteria and mold are likely to grow. INSPECT Make sure your racks aren’t peeling or showing signs of rust. Scratches and stains are…
What We’ve Learned from Joanna Gaines
We all cried out eyes out during the last episode of Fixer Upper (I know I did). America’s favorite home restoration duo closed the doors to one chapter of their lives to move on to another, and I’m sure that adventure still consists of “Demo Day”. Throughout each episode there were constant take aways from…
Mother’s Day DIY
Mother’s day is just around the corner! Do you plan on just signing a card you found in T.J. Maxx and call it good, maybe include a bouquet of flowers? Jazz up your gift giving this Mother’s Day with a super easy D.I.Y. that I’ve put together for you, so keep scrolling! INGREDIENTS: • Fine Granulated…