In a world of increasing emphasis on structure and routine for our children, it’s important, as parents and educators, to take a step back and reacquaint ourselves with the power of imaginative play. Free play, as we know, is an important component of a child’s learning and development, and helps increase their imagination, physical strength and …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScoreMoreFans #CollectiveBias It’s football season! If you’ve decided to take it to the house for your next football get-together, then this post is for you. I’m sharing fun and easy football party food and crafts that everyone will love! You’re …
Yesterday, I shared some picture rail molding inspiration, and today, I want to share my own updated picture rail wall… I replaced the black ribbon I previously used to hang my frames with jute twine for a more natural look. Because the twine is so thin, I was able to easily loop it through the …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithJifPowder #CollectiveBias Like many of you, improving my family’s eating habits is high on my list of resolutions for the new year. More specifically, my aim this year is to take small steps towards better eating habits, such as replacing …
When it comes to holiday gift wrap, I love finding simple, inexpensive shortcuts that look anything but run-of-the-mill. It’s not a challenge to come up with something amazing if you have an hour and unlimited funds…but creating a clever, no-sew wine bag in 10 minutes and a couple of dollars? Much harder to pull off. …
I know I’m not breaking any new ground by making this claim, but I’ll say it anyway because it’s so important: a good night’s sleep is so, so vital to every aspect of our health and well-being. Getting quality sleep helps us feel happier, stay more focused, look better, feel better and live longer (among many other …
Like many of you, I wear many hats throughout a typical day. I’m a mom, wife, chef, chauffeur, laundress, business owner, sweeper of floors, finder of missing shoes, and other titles that are too numerous to name in this post. I imagine you are the same. As you know, I’m also a blogger, and I …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HappyThanksGathering #CollectiveBias Heading into the holiday season, I have many goals for my home. I want it to be festive and filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays, but, more importantly, I want it to …
I’m always reading (blog posts) and hearing (podcasts) about traits that creative people have in common. We all know, of course, that creative people tend to be curious, interested in the people around them, and willing to take risks, but what do we know about the homes of creative people? via They fill their home …
As a parent, there are so many decisions regarding safety that we need to make for our kids. Our job is to always stay one ahead, and provide a safe, healthy environment for our little ones to thrive. I’ve never paid much attention to the safety risks inherent in window treatments (for both children and pets), …
As a mom of a two-year-old and a six-year-old, one of my main parenting goals is to encourage independence in my little ones. I try to set up our routines and surroundings so that my kids can have a hand in making choices, which helps instill confidence and strengthen their ability to make decisions. I do …
Whether you’re an aspiring Gordon Ramsey or just learning how to cook, meal prep can be a boring task. Unless you have a gifted prep chef hanging around your kitchen you will likely be prepping all the food for your creative recipes. Whilst the task is necessary, it can be super boring and time-consuming. Fear …