When we first moved into our home we came with a bedroom set each, and that’s about it. Hah! We were both living in apartments at the time, so that’s all we owned. We purchased a couch and loveseat, dining…
Adorable Coastal Style Neutral Nursery
When I first put together my baby boy’s nursery, I used a lot of pieces we already had at home. It was the spring of 2020, the start of the pandemic, and I didn’t want to go out. (Also that…
The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms
One of the main tips I got as a new mom was to make the baby’s bedroom as dark as possible for optimal sleep. Apparently having a dark room helps anyone sleep better because there are fewer distractions for your…
Best Washable Kitchen Rugs (That Are Affordable!)
Like many families, ours creates a lot of mess… like, a lot. I’ve learned since having kids not to get too attached to rugs in the house because who knows when the next major spill will come. Coffee, primarily, is…
Tineco Mop Vacuum Review + Why I love mine
I never thought my husband and I would argue over who got to mop the floors… hah! Earlier this summer, when the baby started eating more foods (and making more messes), we got a cordless stick vacuum to help with…
How to Start Composting at Home (It’s Easy!)
I’m really excited to start sharing more about the efforts we have made to be more sustainable at home, specifically how to start composting. To me it always sounds like a daunting task to make changes to an everyday routine….
My Best Amazon Finds for Kids and Home
Like a lot of the world, I shop Amazon for everything: home organization, dresses, even food. I went through my (very, very long) order history to pick out the items we most use from my purchases over the last few…
Easy Thanksgiving Table Idea
One of the best days of the year is almost here, so today I’m sharing an idea for an easy Thanksgiving table! Shop the post: With so many families having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, this easy table is perfect for…
Our Painted Interior Doors
When we were picking out paint during the renovation, I used Pinterest a LOT. (I highly recommend looking on Pinterest to see how various rooms look with a single paint color! Just search for “(paint color) living room” for example….
Planning A Big Girl Bedroom
We’re finishing the process of putting together a big girl bedroom for our little miss, so today I’m sharing the mood board and some of my thoughts about this new big girl room! When we moved back into the house…
Pool Safety with a Toddler
We have had a pool for about 10 years, and I never thought much about extra safety beyond fencing – until our daughter became a water bug. Since starting swim classes about a year ago, she got a lot more…
The Best Backyard Cafe Lights for Patios
Looking for inspiration on hanging string lights (sometimes known as cafe lights or bistro lights) in your backyard? Here’s how we use ours, and where to buy affordable outdoor LED backyard lights! We’ve done a ton of work to the…