I’ve got a super fun family “game”, my favorite slipper shoes, the best snow shovel, a cookie hack you will love, my newest kitchen appliance, and more!
It’s all in this month’s favorite things post!


A common misconception in the organizing world is that the solution for too much stuff is simply to buy more bins or create more storage. However, in my experience, lack of space is rarely the main issue… rather, we just have TOO MUCH STUFF!
If this situation feels a little too familiar to you, let me introduce you to the concept of SPACE BUDGETS!












Although I love the idea of entertaining in our home, I’ve found that outdoor entertaining is much more enjoyable, less stressful, and so much easier to clean up after (as long as I follow a few simple tips!)
I’m sharing those tips today — along with lots of pictures of our new pool, deck, patio, and outdoor entertaining areas!


Dave and I closed on our first house back in 2006… and we’ve been painting like crazy ever since!
Painting isn’t my most favorite passtime, but I’ve grown to love it, simply because it’s such a quick and frugal way to update any space in our home.
Give YOUR home a farmhouse facelift with our favorite farmhouse paint colors!!
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