We have a future Hoarder on our hands. While digging out our winter gear, we found Aubrey’s Robot costume from last year. I wanted to donate it as he doesn’t fit in it anymore, but he wouldn’t allow it. He was getting so upset and I started feeling guilty. Now, mind you, usually, when this stuff happens, I’ll just […]
Paint and Wallpaper: Our Budget-Friendly Way to Make Over a Home With Home Depot
At the beginning of June, we knew that we were ready to make some moves to buy a home. It is such a big step for young families and one we didn’t want to rush. But, when our real estate agent brought us to this perfect Craftsman home only a short drive from my hometown […]
10 Things To know When Travelling To DisneyLand with Young Kids
Last month we went on a once in a lifetime trip to Disneyland in California with both kids. They have just opened Pixar Pier and we wanted to experience the magic for ourselves. Not only was this trip monumental because, well….it’s Disneyland after all, but it was also our first trip as a family of 4. […]
Starting a Chore Chart With Your Kindergartener
Aubrey is a good month into school and we have been seeing him flourish. His independence has grown and he now loves being busy, whether it’s with helping me around the house or playing with his sister. Over the past few weeks, we have been letting him do a few chores around the house to see if he could […]
Taking a Fireplace Mantle From dark Antique Stain to Whitewashed
Well, we are about halfway done on the mantle place and boy what a difference it has made not only to the fireplace but also to the whole room itself, causing it to feel open and light. The dark stain is lovely due to the fact that it shows the house’s age, but it has a red […]
Taking Time for Myself with Aveeno
Thank you, Aveeno for supporting my family by sponsoring this post. The last 5 months have been insane, and when I say insane, I mean so busy that I had at one point gone at least 4 weeks without shaving my armpits because I just didn’t have enough time for that extra step in the […]