One of the top things I get asked about whenever I share our kitchen "behind the scenes" is how I live without paper towels, paper napkins and a microwave! It is just part of our life that I never once thought was different, until you started asking me about it. Or when we have a house guest looking for a paper towel to dry their hands. Or they question if they really can use the cloth napkins at dinner "are they not just for decoration?" We actually do just great without those items. I thought I would share the why and how we survive. I rounded it up to 10 things that you could probably ... Read More
Marie Kondo Monday- Organizing Inspiration from Readers!!
I went to YOU this week for Marie Kondo Monday! Sharing all of your before and afters that were inspired by Marie Kondo or something I shared. I just love seeing how you are so excited and the joy you get from organizing your space. Hand picking what is really important and useful in your life. If you follow the KonMarie Method for organizing you will only have to organize one time!!! DO not think this process is something you have to do over and over. Once you take everything out and only put back in what you use this will simplify the process for next time. I found all of these ... Read More
10 Ways your Home *could* Look Cheap
I have done a post similar to this in the past and a new one as been requested! All about different ways you could be making your home look cheap. Basically this post could be titled….. "My 10 design tips!" These ten ways could also be the thing that makes your home just feel right and finished. I get asked all the time, "how can I make my home look finished and cozy?" Well avoiding the things below will help you complete your home! Bonus- your home will look feel like YOU and also far from cheap and basic! I am not one to ever bash a style or a home choice. It is very personal. I strongly f ... Read More
DIY Room Spray- Non Toxic Room Freshener
You know I have been on a kick to rid the toxins in our home, for everyday items. This does not mean we are perfect. Just that we are aware and trying to switch up what we can. Slowly. It is a process. One item that we did use was a room refresher. I especially like to have them in bathrooms when guests come. Or even in Finn's room after I changed his diaper. Room fresheners do contain small amounts of chemicals, long-term, low-dose exposure can cause the same health hazards as a higher dose! Very interesting and a good reason to make your own, simple DIY room spray!! All non-toxic, ... Read More
Marie Kondo Monday- Small Closet & Donating Clothes
Today for Marie Kondo Monday we are taking on our small master bedroom closet. I thought I would give my small master closet a mini makeover and simplify my clothes. I really don't have a lot, but had items that were not bringing joy, as Marie Kondo would say. I decided to do it right this time, by following the Marie Kondo Method, because after trial and error, it is only way to sort through your items. Follow my tips to simplify your life! And BONUS- sharing one of the BEST places to send your unwanted clothes. Thanks to thredUP for sponsoring this post! thredUP is not ... Read More
Marie Kondo Monday- Girls New Desk and Home Office
Marie Kondo Monday today, we are going to talk about office spaces. Home offices comes in all shapes and sizes. There is not a one-size fits all, because we all work so differently. A home offices is not even like a bedroom where everyone has a bed, not everyone has a desk. So we are going to share a couple of simple tips to keep your home office in order. No matter what it looks like. I asked Spark Joy Connecticut, a Kon Marie Consultant to weigh in on her Home Office Organizing Tips. This is what she shared- Marie Kondo Home Office Organizing Tips- Remove everything ... Read More
Essential Oil- Roller Bottle Recipes
For Valentine's I got Lola a bunch of sweet things to make roller bottles with. She LOVES making roller bottles and uses oils daily too. I really enjoy doing this with her. So as I was walking around Target gathering up a couple gifts for the kids- Finn got play dough, Ella got a LEGO set and then Lola was left. I told Kevin, well she really loves doing all the oils with me. So I am going to order her some fancy bottles, dried rose petals and dried lavender. And I knew it, she was in heaven and felt LOVED. Putting together roller bottle as a gift for someone is so unique and personal! It says- ... Read More
Spring Home Decor Trends 2019
Hello! Who has the Spring bug?? I am just DYING for the ice/snow to leave my front steps so I can freshen it up! I want to give our front entrance a little love. It is not quite time yet. So thought I would share some Spring Home Decor Trends for inside our homes. I looked to my favorite go-to websites to buy home decor from and checked out all their new things! I also researched what the experts are saying is the newest hottest trends for Spring Home Decor. Then I relaxed, hey, I am kind-of an expert! Below are my ideas along with what the other experts are saying is must do's in your ... Read More
Marie Kondo Monday- Entry Closet Makeover
For this week's edition of Marie Kondo Monday we are going to tackle our entry closet! While I do think we made our little entry closet functional for us, I didn't do it the BEST way. The best way does not mean getting a full closet makeover, I mean a custom closet would be nice. But really not the point. From my experience, to have a a highly organized closet, you need to follow the Marie Kondo Method. I did not do this the first time we organized our closet. Let me show you the Entry Closet BEFORE- In the above before photo I did start to take out some coats ... Read More
How I Cleared Up My Face Naturally- My Routine
A lot of you have asked recently what products I use on my face. It kind-of cracks me up, because I am the most BASIC girl with face products. Honestly. So if you are reading this expecting some fancy creams and potions, wrong blog. I am the same with my make-up routine, basic. I love mascara, good eyebrows, a glowing face, blush and thats about it. I don't wear powder or foundation. I just have always been worried I would break out, or makeup would slip off the side of my face and I would look ridiculous. So here I am writing a blog post. But I must-have been inspired. Because about ... Read More
