DIY Cheap Chalkboard

I wanted a large, framed chalkboard to use for a family calendar, but the ones I found on Amazon were priced more than I wanted to spend or didn’t have the best reviews.  {I am a review reader!  It pays to …

5 Phrases To Reconsider Saying

Have you lost weight? Though some may think this is a compliment, others may feel a little insecure about this remark.  Personally, I don’t want people to think that I’m paying attention to what they weigh.  They may be feeling …

Target Dollar Spot: Mini Letter Magnets

Checking out one of my favorite spots, the Target Dollar Spot of course, and I found some great little magnetic letters!  We have the Melissa & Doug 63 Piece Wooden Magnet Letters and Numbers and these Dollar Spot ones look just …

Thrift Coat: Button Replacement

I came across this cute, medium weight coat at Goodwill a few years ago, thinking it’d be a great fall/spring coat {at a steal!} for Ainsley when she was big enough for it.  It appeared to be in good condition, but I did not …

Sideboard Re-do

I am super excited to have some PEACH in my house!  I love the softness of a pastel peach.  It’s a color that’s not too bold and it takes me a looooong time to get tired of it. Jeremy has been …

DIY Pillowcase Hampers

For the five years we’ve dealt with an awkward hamper situation in our closet.  We have this blank wall that would be a ideal place for our three part hamper, if it wasn’t right next to the doorway.  We’ve placed it …

Target Dollar Spot: Magazine Holder

Even my 3 year old will tell you my favorite store is Target.  And, of course, I always gotta hit up that Dollar Spot! Last year I found some magazine holders for $1 and used them in my kitchen cabinets to organize food …

Easy DIY Chandelier Makeover

“IIIIIII want to swiiiiing from the chandeliE-E-ER!”  I sure hope my daughter does not attempt that act with this cute one I re-did for her bedroom!  It was really easy and is definitely something that can be done in a …

Goodbye Childhood Home

There are two things about me that maybe not everyone knows.  One:  I am a homebody.  And Two:  I get emotionally attached to things.  Or in this case: a place. Last summer my parents moved from my childhood home.  I …

Insanely Cheap Photo Birthday Invite

The first place I go to for birthday invitations and Christmas cards is Shutterfly.  They always have really great designs on flat cardstock and I love adding photos to the cards.  With Margaux’s first birthday coming up, I did like I always do, and …