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Spring Cleaning and Garage Organization

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Is it too early to call this spring cleaning? The truth is, we've been planning to do a major organization haul to our garage since last summer, and just haven't gotten around to it until now. The reason is that it really needed more than just organization... we wanted to insulate and drywall it first! Here's a before shot (don't mind all the stuff in the middle of the garage... we had to move ... [ Read More ]

My Personal Plant Hero

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It's been a minute since we've chatted about plants! But don't worry, my plant obsession is still going strong. I just can't get enough! Be sure to check out all my plant-y DIY projects here if you haven't already. And you can take a houseplant tour around my home here! *This post is sponsored by our friends at PlantHero. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream ... [ Read More ]

Basement Organizing Efforts

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Hey guys, If you've been following along in our Instagram Stories, you know we've been overwhelmed by the chaos that is our basement workshop. It is an absolute embarassment. *This post is sponsored by our friends at Shelving.com! Thank you for sponsoring the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* The truth is, it's so hard to feel ... [ Read More ]

Shop Local – Iowa Christmas Gift Guide

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Friends! The holidays are sneaking up on us, aren't they? This year, more than ever, I'm putting a special emphasis on shopping to support small business and makers and the Shop Iowa site is bringing together businesses from across the state into one online marketplace, making holiday shopping easier than ever! It's such a bonus when I'm able to support business that are local to me... right here ... [ Read More ]

Kids Travel Activity Clipboard Box

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I got a brilliant idea to make my girls a little something for Christmas (totally inspired by this project from yesteryear), and I figured I should totally share a tutorial while I'm at it! This is such a good DIY gift idea for kiddos of any age or gender! *This post is sponsored by WORKPRO® Tools. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post ... [ Read More ]

Master Bathroom Update

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If you've been following along on the 'gram or Youtube, you know we've been turning this weird little room into our master bathroom! The original blueprints of the house have it labeled as the 'sewing room', and while I love picturing the original owner in here sewing her heart out, it just isn't a practical room for us. It's too small to be a bedroom, so it's been THAT ROOM where we throw our ... [ Read More ]

Exploring Pine Lake

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Sometimes it seems we're in constant renovation/DIY mode, so it feels extra special when we take a whole day to go on an adventure right here in our home state of Iowa. There are so many fun things to do, places to explore, and beautiful things to see. And one of our favorite places to go for a family day is Pine Lake State Park!! *This post is sponsored by our friends at Travel Iowa. Thank ... [ Read More ]

Newton Carmean Mansion in Marshalltown, IA – Queen of Hearts

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It's been called the 'Newton Carmean Mansion' and the 'Hatcher Mansion', but since we can call it what we want, we're calling it the Queen of Hearts Mansion for now... because we can! Those heart windows are such a defining factor of this unique architecture, that it just feels right. It's SUCH a well-loved landmark here in Marshalltown, Iowa, and we're so honored to be sharing this ongoing story ... [ Read More ]

EASY One-Bowl Pumpkin Muffins

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I occasionally talk about our love for our whole grain Pumpkin Oat Muffins (that can be made in one bowl!) on Instagram. And without fail, I get lots of friends asking for the recipe! So I thought I'd share here on the blog so it'll be easy for people to find whenever they're craving some healthy pumpkin muffins! These Pumpkin Muffins use whole wheat flour, oats, and even applesauce to avoid ... [ Read More ]

Easy Ombré Cutting Board

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Making a cutting board almost seems like a right of passage into the world of woodworking. It's one of the easiest woodworking projects you can tackle, and is perfect for beginners! So whyyyyyy has it taken me so long to build a cutting board myself? I DON'T KNOW! But it's never too late, right? Of course there are lots of really cool patterned cutting boards you could make if you love ... [ Read More ]

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