I think I have project ADD. I can. not. stop. myself. We currently have the kids bathroom 3/4 the way done, the office completely out of commission, and the dining area under construction. It is a good thing that “funds” help me put the brakes on, because otherwise, my house would always be torn apart. […]
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My 10 Favorite Kitchen Organizing Ideas
As I’m anxiously awaiting my new floors in the hallway, I have been cleaning up sheet rock dust from our last project. I tend to clean in an “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” style. Somehow it evolved from dusting the sheet rock dust to organizing my cabinets and drawers in my kitchen. In […]
Top 5 DIY Laundry Detergent Recipes
5 Best Homemade Laundry Detergents I have seen so many different cleaners on Pinterest and other places that claim to work. I have been semi- skeptical since I bought some “organic, non-chemical” laundry detergent at a farmer’s market last summer. It was definitely not harsh, and probably left very little carbon footprint, but also did not […]
3 Things to Look For in Window Treatments
In our new home, one of my splurges was to order shutters. This is not one of those “DIY on a budget” things- they are expensive. However, I want to live here a long time, and I thought it was worth it. Luckily, my husband was on board, too. We both love them and we […]
Our “Harmony Jar”
I just realized that you can get an idea of the kind of week I’ve had based on the projects I did. I made a “Harmony Jar” and a Chore Chart. Ha. I got this idea from my neighbor, who has an “Uh-oh Jar.” The problem I am dealing with […]
Chalkboard Product Dilemma
I have a few chalkboard posts, but it just occurred to me that it would have helped immensely if someone had spelled out the products and which is good for which use. Each has their place, but I have used the wrong thing a time or 2, and it has […]