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DIY Patio Lights without a Pergola!

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Sometimes I share things so thoroughly on Instagram, I forget to share here on the blog too! Did you know we installed a patio? *This post contains affiliate links.* It is SUCH a dream, and we spend so much time out here as a family! And the space is so much more practical than what it was when we first bought out home. Check out this pic! I mean yeah, the fence was charming in it's own way, but it was rotting away. And that tree had to go. The roots were starting to inhibit the ... [ Read More ]

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Classic Chicken Fajitas

I need to start sharing more of our favorite family recipes here on the blog! I've been trying to eat healthier and watch my macros a little. It's amazing how much more protein we should be eating each day! These chicken fajitas are high in protein ... [ Read More ]

The evolution of our fireplace

When we first bought our historic mansion, the entire house was frozen in time. Absolutely nothing had been updated since it was built. We knew this to be true, because we have the original blueprints and building supply list from the builder. The ... [ Read More ]

SpotOn GPS Dog Fence

If you follow us on Instagram, you know our boy Reuben passed away of old age last fall. He was 14, and lived a good life, but it was really hard on all of us. He was our first "child", and our kids have always had him around. We knew we would ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Wall Reveal – at last!

Before I dive right into what we did to THE WALL, let's discuss how the wall came to be. It was once the entrance into the original kitchen. A very small, tragic kitchen that was all but falling off the house. *This post contains affiliate ... [ Read More ]

BIG NEWS!

This has been in the works for awhile, but I'm SO PROUD to share that my "Do the Thing" checklist notepads are available for purchase! The idea for these task-promoting checklists was born from my own need for a way to organize my thoughts around ... [ Read More ]

Kids’ Tiny Closet Makeover

Our daughter has been living with a very small closet that isn't conducive to her height, or needs, at all. It's so small, and the clothing bar is too high for her to reach, and there is SO much wasted space. Giving the closet a makeover was so fun, ... [ Read More ]

Installing a Sliding Barndoor

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Masonite Doors. All opinions are 100% mine. Who's ready for a little problem-solving today?! My brother, Josh, and his wife, Emily, have this situation going on in their master bathroom. When the ... [ Read More ]

DIY Fabric-Covered Bulletin Tutorial

My kids are getting to the age where they want to tape pictures, cards, notes... ALL THE THINGS to their wall. And then I get ragey because the tape pulls off the paint and we have a whole situation. So I set out to make an extra cute solution with ... [ Read More ]

DIY Scroll Saw Family Silhouette Sign

Hello hello friends! Things have been wild as we've been navigating the holiday season, schedules, shopping, baking, and making DIY Christmas gifts... but it's all so fun! I will readily admit, however, that I'm also looking forward to the ... [ Read More ]

Helping Kids Conquer Nighttime Fears

For about 6 months now, our youngest (Cypress - 7) has been struggling with overwhelming night time fears. She's scared of allllll the things. She's pretty sure there are monsters under her bed, bad guys that will break through her windows and kidnap ... [ Read More ]

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