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Fleece-lined Car Seat Poncho Tutorial

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Even if you don't consider yourself a pro at sewing (hand raised), this hooded poncho for babies and toddlers is so easy and doable for anyone! You could even make it reversible if you wanted! Not only are these ponchos so cute and cozy, they also make your child much safer in their carseat than a bulky coat! Your kiddo basically snuggled in a wearable blanket that goes on top of their 5-point ... [ Read More ]

Stocking up the Firewood Stash

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Having a wood burning fireplace has been amazing. We have no regrets! That toasty smell and the energy savings alone are worth it! And every fall we stock our stash by chopping firewood to get us through the winter. *This post is sponsored by our friends at STIHL. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* This year, our friend, Adam, let us come ... [ Read More ]

Veggie Garden Update

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If you've been around since last summer, you might remember that we put in some raised beds from Vego! They looks so chic and are so easy to put together. We also love how having raised garden beds helps reduce the weeds significantly! They're magical! Check out our garden post from last year. *This post is sponsored by our friends at Vego! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that ... [ Read More ]

Easy DIY Mailbox Tutorial

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We recently ripped off our old mailbox because it was falling apart and there were wasp nests behind it. It was a whole situation. But this gave us an opportunity to partner with our friends at Kreg Tools and make a brand new mailbox with our own design, vision, dimensions... it's everything! *This post contains affiliate links.* We're sharing step-by-step details and full building plans ... [ Read More ]

Patio Glow-up – Lighting & Landscaping

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Sometimes I beat myself up in the summer when there isn't any real progress on our home renovation. But when the weather is beautiful and we're spending all our time working on the exterior of our house and its curb appeal, it feels natural to also want to take care of our patio area and landscaping where we love to relax when the day's work is done! Of course this area has already come so far ... [ Read More ]

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 ... [ Read More ]

Veggie Garden Update

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If you follow our adventures on Instagram (we're @RealityDaydream!), you know we pulled the trigger on raised garden beds this year! This isn't our first rodeo with vegetable gardening, but we also aren't pros. We always learn new things! This pic was taken at the beginning of the summer. *This post is sponsored by our friends at STIHL! Thank you for supporting the brands that make Reality ... [ Read More ]

Pruning Bushes and Dead Branches

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Howdy Hey friends! Now that spring has actually settled in with glorious weather, we are spending so much time outside soaking up the sun and getting our yard in shape. Things are so green and gorgeous! We recently got our raised garden beds up and planted, and everything is growing in beautifully! But this row of privet is looking rough. Shall we do something about that?! *This post is ... [ Read More ]

Pair of Cascading Wave Petunia Planters DIY

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These DIY Planters are perfect for cascading Wave Petunias, and it will be so fun to see them fill in over the next few weeks! They're perfect for flanking our front door! While we've made a lot of curb appeal efforts with our yard and flower beds over the years, our front porch has received no love whatsoever since we moved here 4 years ago. Of course it's not altogether tragic, but I think we ... [ Read More ]

Operation: REPLACE SHUTTERS!

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As you may have noticed, we've been making a lot of effort on upping our curb appeal this summer. It can be so easy to just focus on whatever the big renovation project is INDOORS at the moment, but we also want to take advantage of this gorgeous end-of-summer weather and make some small changes to the exterior of our house! They add up to feeling like BIG changes when it's all said and done! ... [ Read More ]

Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.