Tasty Little Bits of Life
I enjoy reading the mundane, normal, real stuff on my favorite blogs, sometimes more than the helpful ones. But I still get so caught up in writing posts that are helpful. Or the posts that are pinnable, shareable, stumble-upon-able, likeable, search engine optimized, traffic bringing gems. Pouring your heart out feels good so here we go:…
What to Do With Old T Shirts
Once upon a time, I didn't know what to do with old t shirts. T-shirt quilt, repurposed items, pillows, rugs, Pinterest boards with project ideas... nope! I had hundreds of ideas and none of them were being executed, the tee shirts just sat in a bin, in the back of my closet, or taking up valuable space in my drawers. Here's what to do: Set them free. Set yourself free. Use … [Read More...]
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
One of the first things we did upon moving into our home 4.5 years ago was paint our kitchen cabinets. It was one of my first big DIY projects, and wasn't too tricky! I could write out a complicated tutorial with lots of pictures, but I'm not going to do that. Here is a simple, straightforward guide on how to paint kitchen cabinets. Keep in mind that I am not an expert, but this method has held … [Read More...]
Glitter Mug UPDATE
Twenty-nine weeks ago I made a dishwasher safe glitter mug and posted the tutorial. You guys must have thought it was cool or something because it then went crazy on Pinterest. I've had a few people asking for a glitter mug update so here it is after 6 months of use. Still looks awesome, right?! I've forgotten how many times it has been through the dishwasher but I am guessing we use it … [Read More...]
How to Have a Perfectly Clean House
Today I'm sharing my secret of how to have a perfectly clean house. If we can do it with four small kids under the age of five and in a house with 1200 square feet, you can do it too. If people followed these steps they would have a perfect house just like us. What are you waiting for?! You won't believe how simple these seven tips are. Here are the steps to have a perfectly … [Read More...]
Best Waffle Recipe Ever
Looking for a recipe for waffles that are soft, buttery, yet slightly crispy? Here is the best waffle recipe EVER. Yes, ever! My husband, Doug, is a breakfast champ. He tweaked his recipe for pancakes adding a little bit more butter and this was the result. We've tried other recipes in the past, and even some mixes, but nothing compares to the texture of these waffles. You'll need eight … [Read More...]
How to Declutter Your Closet
Clothing is one of the toughest things to declutter. It is a basic necessity but also a burden. Clothes saved for years just because, shirts with tags sitting there taunting us, and stained shirts. I'm going to show you how to declutter your closet by sharing the simple system I use. When I was in college, my mom counted over 200 t-shirts in my closet. And that was just t-shirts! This is my … [Read More...]
How to Afford a Kitchen Remodel
There's something that drives me nuts about first time home buyer shows. Many times they look at a room and say "this needs to be gutted", to which someone replies "oh yes, a kitchen remodel will cost about 15 to 30 thousand" and they get all scared because they can barely afford the closing. They've got it all wrong. You can gut and pour money into a room all at once, but you do not NEED … [Read More...]
What to Do With Your Stuff
As part of our 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge I have had many people ask me: so when I fill my bags with stuff, what do I do with them? This is a very good question, and the answer is actually going to vary from person to person. What you do with your stuff depends on YOU, your situation, and the stuff you are decluttering. As for me, I use all of the methods below depending on the item and … [Read More...]