I love how much plants add to decor. I actually don't have any faux plants in our home, no judgement if you do! That being said, it can be hard to put plants in every room, especially those rooms with no windows or poor lighting. Plants won't grow and slowly die if they don't get light. Don't let that stop you, I have a solution! This is the same plant! It stayed alive under the light of the grow light for about a year, until we moved. Plant Favorites- ... Read More
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Finn’s Schoolhouse Bedroom- Utah Ranch Home
We finally got to move into the home we have been remodeling for 9 months!!!! Slept here 3 nights and we are in heaven. I wanted to get the kids bedrooms all done first, even before the kitchen. If the kids have a cozy spot to sleep, play, get their clothes I knew they would feel safe and like this was home. It worked, Finn slept in longer than he ever has before! Let's take a look at his bedroom before and after. Finn Bedroom Before- You can tell they had major style when this room was designed! Bold and full of color, which I love. But it hadn't been changed since 1970, it was ... Read More
Caramel Dip Recipe and Neighbor Gift Ideas
My friend, Rachel brought us apples and caramel dip in a cute basket the other night. It was such a sweet, thoughtful gift. She reminded me that we wanted to make the caramel dip into a printable to share! We finally did it! My mom and I did a taste test with several different caramel recipes and stuck with the one my friend Rachel makes all the time and another option with different ingredients, but tastes just as good! Sharing the recipe, the printable and gift ideas for neighbors and friends. Our neighbors have been very patient with our remodel, so many trucks and people in our ... Read More
Amazon Prime Deals 2021
I wasn't planning to do this post, but I had so many requests for it and lots of favorite things are on sale. But hurry, it ends soon, midnight the 22nd! 10 Pack Glass Meal Prep Containers- we ditched all our plastic containers for our food and only use glass. Read why I ditched plastic and other things to ditch HERE.GreenLife Soft Grip Healthy Ceramic Nonstick- I actually gave my sister this set for her Birthday a couple years ago. She has liked them, held up well (make sure to hand wash). Comes in lots of fun colors!Set of Mixing Bowls- could always use a nice set of mixing bowls! Lemon ... Read More
Laundry Room Ideas and Top Recommended Washer and Dryer
We are in the market for a new washer and dryer! Picking a washer and dryer can be a lot of pressure, anyone else?! Kevin was like, wow, you are really spending a lot of time on this! When we moved we left our washer and dryers with the home, didn't make sense to pay to have them moved, even tho we did like them! Since we are remodeling our home, I am also looking for Laundry Room Ideas. We are actually going to do a washer and dryer on each floor of our new home. The second floor we will do a stacking washer and dryer (for the girls), in our bedroom we will have a side by side, and in the ... Read More
Why I had my Tooth Pulled instead of a Root Canal and Four Other Stories
I wasn't planning on writing a blog post on my root canal. Until it became such a popular subject in my direct messages, I thought it deserved a post. I learned a lot about dental care from others stories that ultimately helped with my decision to have my tooth pulled instead of a root canal. I do want to preface with this - YOU have to be your own health advocate. This is not bashing a medical profession at all. Many have and will have root canals with success. It is simply stories, letting you know that there are options besides a root canal, also that teeth are more than something to chew ... Read More
Cross Country RV Road Trip Where we Stopped East Coast to West Coast
After we had decided to sell our home and make the move back to Utah, I knew I wanted to make our return trip memorable. I had always wanted to take a cross country trip with the family and thought that this would be the perfect time! I was actually a bit hesitant on sharing my idea with Kevin, I didn't know if he would think the idea sounded crazy!! 60 hours driving in an RV with our 3 kids and puppy? That could scare anyone. Luckily he doesn't scare easily. He was onboard. I share in this post all the stops we made, how much it cost, if we would do it again and more!!!! Well, little ... Read More
Would We Buy it Again? Or Do It Again?
As we get ready to move away from our Connecticut home, it's fun to take a walk down memory lane. It's pretty crazy the changes and transformations that took place here. We've been getting lots of questions on if we regret anything, or "would we buy it again or do it again?" Let's find out! IKEA Kitchen Cabinets with Semihandmade Fronts The fun of a new kitchen space can quickly be sucked up by the fear of doing it wrong or regretting your choices. Do we regret our choice?! NO! We got the look of custom cabinets for more than HALF the price of actual custom made cabinets. Plus we ... Read More
House Plant Tour and Plant Care Tips
It's no secret, I am a big fan of houseplants. They add so much life to a room! And, if you get to know your little plant friend, aren't that hard to take care of. Recently I shared an article that 100% supports my plant addiction!! It said that NASA researchers have done studies on the best and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations, and they recommend 18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home! (article source). Does that convince you to buy some plants? Or make ... Read More
Friday Favorites- Blackstone Grill, Christmas Early, New Pan and more!
There is something extra fun about cooking outside! It makes any day a party! As you likely know, Kevin does most of the cooking for our family. I had spied a good friend of ours using a Blackstone Grill with her friends and family and had quietly considered getting one for us. They use it often for Hibachi and it looked delicious and fun (is there a better combo?). Imagine my surprise when one showed up on our porch-- a generous gift from that same friend! It's like she read my mind! We wasted no time getting it all setup (it is the perfect size for our new deck). It's been here for 4 ... Read More