Every Halloween, our kids come home with so much Halloween candy—pillowcases stuffed with the sweet rewards of several hours of daunting (or maybe haunting) trick-or-treating. It’s exciting, chaotic, and magical, but what on earth are we supposed to do with all that candy? If you’ve ever found ...
25 Last-Minute Fun Summer Activities for Kids to Sneak In Before Back to School
Summer’s almost over, but there’s still time to sneak in a few more moments of fun and connection with your kids before the school year starts. These fun summer activities for kids are great for making memories without a ton of planning—or spending. Most of these ideas are free or low-cost things ...
Back to School Checklist: The One We Actually Use
Honestly, I can't believe summer is over. Between a three-month kitchen renovation and not one but two summer colds, it feels like spring just started. But here we are—late July—and back to school is right around the corner. At our house, this is when we start clearing the clutter. We go through ...
Furniture Flipping: How to Get a Wood Look on Any Surface with Liquid Wood
When we bought our home, the previous owners left behind a pair of gray MDF nightstands and some other furniture. I bought them sight unseen, and when I finally saw them in person… let’s just say, they we underwhelming. But rather than toss them, I figured, why not try a little furniture ...
Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent (My New Scent Obsession!)
Non-toxic laundry detergent is one of the easiest swaps you can make—and honestly? It makes a big difference in your daily routine. Like a lot of people, I’m on a never-ending quest to reduce the amount of toxic products in our home, especially with kids in the home. It’s wild how many of the ...