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Toasty S’MORES BARS Recipe!

August 15, 2023 by Bethany Sy

Summer is not over just because it's August! And let's be honest, s'mores are good year round... especially when you can make them without a firepit! Which is handy both on super cold days AND super hot days (like today for example). Let's make some S'mores Bars that have all the same players as a traditional s'more, but can be made ahead and is more portable and, dare I say less messy?! How ... [ Read More ]

BIG NEWS!

February 27, 2023 by Bethany Sy

do the thing notepad - to make your projects easier

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 a project I've been putting off. Sometimes I'm intimidated to start the project because it's something I don't feel confident about doing. Other times ... [ Read More ]

When to Hire a Contractor (and when not to)

July 1, 2022 by Bethany Sy

This feels like an age-old question for anyone that's a homeowner. When should we hire a contractor? And in what situation should we DIY? There's a lot to unpack here! But there's also no right or wrong answer. So today we're going to talk it out with you, and help you determine what the best choice is for your particular project! *This post is sponsored by our friends at Ferguson, who ... [ Read More ]

Federal House Window Frame Restoration

June 28, 2022 by Nick Sy

Hey buddies! Nick here! It's been almost 4 years since we purchased this home. And while we love the character and charm of owning a historical property, it comes with lots of little maintenance needs that sometimes fall to the bottom of our to-do list. Today, we're going to tackle one of those line items, because we've had rainwater occasionally leaking through the solarium roof since we moved ... [ Read More ]

Planting up the flower beds!

June 3, 2022 by Bethany Sy

Every spring, I have grand plans of having the most epic vegetable and flower gardens! And I usually lose motivation at some point, or life just gets in the way. But this year, I chose to really make it priority. And I'm so glad I did! There's something so therapeutic about working in the garden and getting lots of dirt under my fingernails. Especially when the weather has been as glorious as it ... [ Read More ]

Spring Cleaning and Garage Organization

January 10, 2022 by Bethany Sy

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 ]

Shop Local – Iowa Christmas Gift Guide

December 8, 2021 by Bethany Sy

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 ]

Queen of Hearts Mansion in Marshalltown, IA

September 29, 2021 by Bethany Sy

It's been called the '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 ('The QUEEN" for short)... because we can! It's SUCH a well-loved landmark here in Marshalltown, Iowa, and we're so honored to be sharing this ongoing story with you. Believed to be built around 1902, this unique historic mansion has a ... [ Read More ]

Patching the Siding from Derecho Damage

June 7, 2021 by Bethany Sy

Hey friends! Nick here... I think I can speak for the entire world when I say... I'm glad 2020 is behind us, of all the things that went horribly wrong in 2020. The rare 'inland hurricane' (Derecho) that hit our Midwestern state of Iowa with zero notice and 140 mph winds is what sticks out in my mind. *This post is sponsored by DAP. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make ... [ Read More ]

Article Sven Review

February 21, 2021 by Bethany Sy

Howdy friends! We've been using and abusing our Sven Sofa and Armchair from Article for for several months now, and we're excited to share our thoughts! *This post is sponsored by Article! Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* I must admit the idea of welcoming some boujee velvet furniture into our home full of wild youngsters and cats and ... [ Read More ]

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We are Nick and Bethany! Welcome to our blog, Reality Daydream where we share our DIY adventures!

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This project cost me less than $5 and gave me so m This project cost me less than $5 and gave me so much satisfaction! I’ve been enjoying this little corner of my counter for 6 months now, and I LOVE IT enough that I decided it needed to be a reel. You’re welcome! 😘
Hold finger on screen to pause and read! Making l Hold finger on screen to pause and read!

Making lunches is weirdly fun for me. So I snap a pic here and there to share and give ideas! Keep an eye on my stories for more! 🫶

I try to get at least one fruit and one veggie in there. For main dishes, some ideas besides sandwiches are: bagel, noodles with butter/parm, hotdog/bun, quesadillas, chicken nuggets, rotisserie chicken, ham/cheese rolled up in tortilla, and don’t forget about LEFTOVERS!!

My kids would rather have cold leftovers than a sandwich, so they don’t complain. But there’s also thermos containers if you love your kids more than I do. 

Don’t forget a sweet treat! This is a great way to get rid of Halloween or parade candy. 😬
Every summer, I learn a little more about gardenin Every summer, I learn a little more about gardening. This year I learned:

🥒don’t transplant cucumbers after they’re established or it’ll stunt their growth and they won’t climb your trellis
🥕till deeper for carrots so they aren’t short and fat
🥦plant cruciferous veggies earlier in the spring so they’ll have time to mature fully

 🙌Things I finally nailed: tomatoes, watermelon, basil, lettuce/spinach, strawberries, greenbeans. 

What did you learn this year? And what have you mastered?

@vego_garden #vegogarden #sustainabilityyourway 

Pictured are the Vego 17” raised beds (3) 9 in 1 and (2) 6 in 1! Every year we add more!!
It’s so hard to stand by and watch our kiddos no It’s so hard to stand by and watch our kiddos not feel good, am I right?! 

@Dimetapp Cold & Cough is our go-to for itchy, stuffy, runny noses and coughs! And I love that it is alcohol free, trusted by pharmacists, and the kids love that the taste is actually sweet! No more spitting out yucky medicine, here. Exactly what they need to feel better, faster. Now we can finally get back to doing all of the things we love together, like getting crafty at home with some fun DIYs. 

What’s your next DIY project now that we’re all feeling better?!

Use as directed. @dimetapp #DimetappPartner #backtoourregularlyscheduledchaos
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View of our entryway of our historic mansion that we're slowly renovating and making our own.
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