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Trimming Trees – Stihl Pole Pruner

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As we continue on our journey to up the curb appeal of our home, we knew we needed to address the giant pine tree in the front yard. It's one of those trees that you can tell by the trunk size that it's been there for many decades. I also probably hasn't been trimmed in that long either, and the branches hang VERY low. Like a tent. *This post is sponsored by Stihl. Thank you for supporting ... [ Read More ]

Car Seat Poncho Tutorial

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Howdy friends! I originally posted this Car Seat Poncho tutorial several years ago. But it's been such a popular post, and SO MANY of you have made these for your littles over the years... I thought it would be worth re-posting!! PLUS, my girl Cypress was sooooo itty-bitty and not-yet-sassy! Before you comment or email me to ask if I sell these, the answer is no... BUT! Since making this poncho 3 ... [ Read More ]

Vintage Hankie Garland

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Over the years, I've picked up cute vintage hankies at thrift stores, yard sales, and antique stores (when they're cheap). I didn't ever consider myself a 'collector' of vintage hankies, but I've accumulated quite a few over the years. So it seemed like a great time to make a hankie garland! I always knew I would make something with them eventually, because it's beautiful fabric! And the ... [ Read More ]

Our Homeschool Room and the DreamCart

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I'm weirdly excited for this school year, and it's not because my kids are going back to school and I will have 5 days a week to myself. NOPE. One of my 3rd grade twins goes to the local private school, and the other one is homeschooled... by me... at home. Insert wide-eyed-deer-in-headlight emoji. This was my face LAST SUMMER at the thought of homeschooling. I was definitely a 'hesitant ... [ Read More ]

The Twins are EIGHT!

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Even though it doesn't necessarily fit the DIY-theme of my blog, I've gotten in the habit of documenting our girls' Birthday every year. These posts are really just an online 'scrapbook' of sorts... for me to be able to look back on. But some of you are pretty invested in their lives and have been around since their babyhood. So these posts are for YOU too! Each year, we take a picture of ... [ Read More ]

Family Vacation – Georgia

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This year, we were honored to be asked to speak at the Haven Conference once again! And rather than try to find childcare for our babies, we decided to extend our stay and bring them with us as our FIRST REAL FAMILY VACATION!! It was so fun planning and packing with the girls, and hearing the different things they were most excited about. Our girls have never been on an airplane OR seen the ... [ Read More ]

A Messy Fireplace Refresh

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YOU GUYS, I could not be more pumped to share this little makeover with you. Suuure it's not a full room reveal or anything epic like that... BUT HELLO. This fireplace situation needed some serious TLC. *This post is sponsored by DAP. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* Never mind that there's no ... [ Read More ]

Edging a Sidewalk – Stihl FC56C-E

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Now that we don't live on an acreage and have a more manageable amount of space to maintain, Nick is taking a huge interest in keeping our curb appeal... well, appealing. I've been doing my part in the flower gardens, but today we're going to talk about the lawn. We've been fertilizing and watering our lawn, but I haven't been ready to give Nick the green light on weed-killers... because our ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Update – Floors and Cabinets!

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We've been trucking along in the kitchen, friends! If you're new to our kitchen saga, or just need a refresh, click here! In our last kitchen update, we left you with this picture of our newly-drywalled kitchen, and a very happy little girl celebrating with a cartwheel. At this point, every little thing feels like a HUGE milestone. And the flooring is definitely that! But there are a lot of ... [ Read More ]

Children’s Wooden Name Puzzle

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The world of blogging is a weird one, but I'm so grateful for the friendships I've made over the years through this endeavor. I've had the honor of meeting and hanging our with Liz Marie a few times over the years, and she is SUCH a gem of a human being. I've followed her infertility journey for so long, and have been so deeply invested in her story. So when Liz and Jose announced that ... [ Read More ]

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