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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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 […]
Chore Magnets
I have tried a lot of things to try to have a routine where the kids get ready in the morning and do a chore to learn responsibility and help around the house. I feel like all day, it is 1 step forward and 2 steps back, as far as […]
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 […]