This post idea came after I shared the blog post "10 Things You Can Do Without!" Someone asked me what are 10 things that you might not really need but think people should have. How fun is that? Both are fun, but if you like to shop you might like this blog post a little more! Ha! These are all items that I personally own and a lot of them I have shared about before and were big hits so I thought they needed to be included on this list. 12 Things You Might Want, but don't NEED- First I asked all of YOU what is something you want but might not need- Robot or Rumba Vacuum (I don't own ... Read More
Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
I took a poll over on my Instagram, asking what you all want for Mother's Day! Or want to give to a Mother in your life. First of all, I do want to acknowledge that some of us may want to be mothers and haven't had the chance yet. We are aware of you. I linked to an article at the end of this post about how we as women can support and help those mothers who feel lost and unnoticed. Hopefully everyone will find this gift guide helpful in one way or another. I thought it was just fun to read what others want!!! I was cracking up at how similar SO many of the comments were. I posted your comments ... Read More
4 Design Lessons I Have Learned in My Home
I was going to title this blog post- "4 Design Mistakes I have Made". I actually think "mistakes" might be kind-of harsh. So I called it,"Four Design Lessons I have learned"! There is nothing to be embarrassed about with learning. For me the only way to learn and get better is through trial and error. And I still continue to learn about design daily, just through moving things around in our home. From getting the right curtain rods to how many accessories is too many. When I get asked- "how did you learn how to design", it was honestly through practice! I started at a high-end design store ... Read More
Exterior Curb Appeal-New Roof and Back Door
We have been slowly updating the exterior of our home and adding some much needed curb appeal. It has come a long way from when we bought our home 4 years ago. The exterior did not match what I knew it could be. Often the exterior of your homes is often the only thing people see. I wanted to contribute to the feel and esthetic of our awesome neighborhood. We did change the front porch from the metal posts and railing about 6 months living in ur home and we also changed the walk-up. Then next we changed the siding to white shake shingles and just recently change the roof! Let's look at the ... Read More
Five Tips for Family Pictures and Spring Outfits
We took some family pictures the other night. In our normal family picture taking ways, I set up our tripod and we took the pictures ourself. I would love to have a photographer on-hand but it just isn't feasible for the impromptu time everyone happens to be ready. And for some getting a professional can be expensive, I believe anyone can do this themselves! Or ask a friend to trade with you! I suggest taking family pictures while everyone is all ready dressed up, hair brushed and has eaten. We took our pictures after church, typically the only day everyone is completely ready at the same ... Read More
Spring Front Porch Update with WAY DAY SALE!
Little Spring Front Porch Refresh today! All it really takes is spraying off the front porch. Maybe adding a new outdoor rug. Pulling out your empty flower pots and filling them with some fresh plants! Mostly everything I had I got last year on the big Way Day Sale from Wayfair and I know so many of you bought that day too! Well, today is your lucky day! It is Way Day TODAY and they extended it to 36 hours! There will be flash deals on the hour, so watch my Instagram stories today for updates. I will share some deals here and show you our front porch spring update! Thank you Wayfair for ... Read More
10+ Non-Toxic DIY Beauty Replacements with Essential Oils
After watching the movie Stink (on Netflix) and becoming truly obsessed with the powers that essential oils hold. My sister and I can not help but make ALL the things to replace your everyday beauty items! We have 10+ non-toxic all natural beauty replacements that you can easily DIY yourself! Honestly most of these are so easy my 8 year old, Lola makes them on her own! And just so you know, the list will be growing and growing as we keep creating! So this is a post you will want to pin to painters and keep coming back to! We have my favorite DIY lash serum, All-Natural perfume, Dry shampoo, ... Read More
20 Benefits of a Weighted Blanket and Giveaway
I have talked about how my oldest daughter had a hard time going to sleep and even staying asleep. I asked her if I could share more of what we have been doing to help support her. We have a nightly routine of diffusing, roller bottles, reading and prayer. It was the perfect combo. She was able to calm her mind to relax and accept the fact that it was time to go to bed! But, she still managed to wander down to our room about an hour later, after being dead asleep. She would say that, she can't go to sleep. When in fact she was! She would go back to bed, but poor girl was not getting full ... Read More
Target Favorite Things
I haven't shared my Target finds lately! I really have not been over the moon excited about the home decor. It feels like a lot of fringe, this coming from the girl who loves fringe. I actually ordered some clothes online the other day to try. I took back about half. Anyone else find it easiest to order online then return what doesn't work?? ME!! I never have time to look at their clothes, I really don't even know where the shoe section is! ha! But I have some favorite shoes from Target and some other favorites I wanted to share! Some are pieces we have owned for awhile, but they are just now ... Read More
Five Household Items you might not be Cleaning Enough!
You probably stay on top of vacuuming your home and sweeping because it is easy to see when it needs to be done. Or washing the counters, cleaning the toilets, windows etc. I recently saw a post from a member in one of my FB groups share something she had just cleaned. It had me saying….."Ummmm I have never washed that before!" Whoops. So I thought, what are other household items we might not be washing enough? Yes there is. Thank you Grove for sponsoring this post (every item I hand-select to feature) First have watched the movie Stink on Netflix? It is so good. And also sad the w ... Read More
