My son is obsessed with the Luigi’s Mansion game on his Nintendo. So a few years back, he begged me to not only be Luigi for Halloween but to make him the Luigi’s Mansion costume specifically. Warning: Let me start this post by saying that if you are a Luigi’s Mansion SUPER FAN, I’m going…
When I was a kid, my mom went all-in on Christmas decorations. The house was literally transformed. Now that I have kids, I want to transform our home in an enjoyable way, so I’ve started the tradition of a Grinch themed everything. From my “Grinch Tree,” to my mantel, to my collage wall art and…
Ornaments are to Christmas like Fireworks are to the Fourth of July. They have been decorating our trees for hundreds of years. They first started in the 16th century as small decorations that eventually bloomed into the amazing holiday displays we see every year. Fun Family Christmas Tree Decorating Traditions are important and I want…
From my childhood, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was one of my favorite movies for the Holiday. Now that I have kids I wanted to transform my living room with a Grinch Christmas Tree that my kids would always remember! I wanted to bring the whimsical and quirky nature of the classic holiday story into…
With the winter holidays here, I am ready to decorate! I love the fragrant smell of pine and cinnamon and the bright red, beautiful blossoms of poinsettias. That means it’s wreath time. Being a mom of 3, I don’t have heaps of time to spend on making one. He’s how I make a 15-minute poinsettia…
Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. It’s a time when I host backyard fire pit gatherings, outdoor movie parties, and pumpkin homebrew days. To prep my home for not only my enjoyment but as a warm welcome to guests, I make an extra effort this time of year to decorate. The beauty of…
This post will show you exactly how you can create a fun and thrifty Minecraft bedroom! When I originally started looking for inspiration for this room, I found myself honestly overwhelmed by the amount of work some people have put into their kid’s rooms. Murals, pixel tiles from floor to ceiling, bricks painted onto the…
The invite is on your fridge or in your Facebook account and now there’s a Halloween, church or costume party in your near future. You’re super excited of course, but then there is the stress of what to wear! But have no fear, the perfect costume is out there and it may be closer than…
There isn’t much of a story behind the creation of this super easy reclaimed wood art (just being honest over here). I just had all the stuff, had some time and had a blank space on my new living room collage wall. I needed something earthy feeling that balanced out the wood frames on the…
You may be wondering if it’s worth your time to take old outdoor lighting and revive it? I mean why not just go down to the home improvement store and grab a new light fixture? Well you could. But honestly, a new outdoor light for the front and back door is going to cost…
I’m sure that you’ve seen at least one episode of the show Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines. In a 30 minute episode you get to see some of the worst houses in Texas go from a hot mess to gorgeous Magnolia story glory. But as we all know it takes tons of…
I remember my very first trip to Disney at 5 years old. My dad asked me a simple question, “Do you want to get to the castle by train or by boat?” I chose the boat. And as we sailed across that open lake on the fairy boat my heart was full of wonder,…
I love December because it gives me so much fuel to mesh my two favorite things: quality time with family and crafts! As you know, I’m the queen of quick, 15 minute craft projects! So of course Christmas would be no different. In the post I want to show you 5 crafty dollar store activities…
I love crafting! But I’m not gonna lie. I can roll up in the craft store, be inspired, and come out with 15 craft projects I’m gonna make happen. Only… I start these projects and never complete them. And you want to know why? Because they take too darn long to finish, and I lose…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Sometimes you find you have a space in your house that just needs a little TLC. A lonely corner, a blank wall or an empty spot begging for decorative attention. If you’re a creative DIYer like…
Summer is quickly approaching and that means more time spent outside enjoying nature and all the warmth the season has to offer. One of my favorite parts of summer and even fall is getting to use my backyard fire pit regularly! There are several accessories that I found that really enhance the use, versatility and…
Have you ever seen these adorable beverage bouquets in gift shops or on Pinterest and thought, “I can do that and for a lot less money!”? Well, yes you can! Whether you are looking for a holiday themed gift, a hostess gift or just a small token of appreciation, these beverage bouquets are inexpensive, easy…
Do you struggle with finding gifts for guys? One’s that are personal or unique? I know I do! This week Kim & Rhonda give ideas for tangible, practical and experiential gifts for guys. We really hope it helps you think outside the box and find the perfect gift for a guy in your life whether…
Do you have any college students in your life? Whether they are your own children, their best friends from childhood, nieces, nephews, etc. they sure could use some encouragement. Especially around exam time! Many college students are hours away from the comforts of home during their college years and often miss some of the little…
Keeping family traditions alive can be harder and harder as kids get older. Between their likes and dislikes changing, it can be a challenge to find items your teen will actually be excited about in their Easter basket! Has your teenager requested “no more candy” in his/her Easter basket? Do you and the Easter…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyUnique4 #CollectiveBias Do have a few amazing friends in your life? Friends that you love being around because they make you laugh, let you vent and totally “get” you? I have a few of those friends in…
With the change of seasons comes a wardrobe conundrum for parents: what can I dress my little girl in that is appropriate for the morning and the afternoon? Layers of course, but then they have to carry all of their morning’s warm clothing that they’ve shed by the afternoon. And if your child is anything…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I make a small commission to keep this blog up and running. For more information please view my privacy policy. Do you ever walk outside and catch the scent of freshly cut grass or sweet honeysuckle? Does it take…
Thanks to Rhonda for creating this fun guest post tutorial on how she decided to convert her pantry door to kitchen decor! I love the open floor plan of my kitchen area, but when I decided to add some color to my beige kitchen, I wasn’t sure which wall(s) should be the focal point. Because…
I love to add a handmade feel to my gift wrap each year. Last year I went with dollar store butcher paper and rubber letter stamps. This year I was wandering through Hobby Lobby and kept seeing all kinds of adorable chalkboard decor. As I got to the Christmas wrap section the thought struck me,…