I love to organize. I love to clean. If you are familiar with the TV show "Friends" ... I am Monica. I also get overwhelmed. Sometimes I just stare at a space, frozen because I just don't know where to start. I've been tackling our apartment room by room and the extra bedroom is the one that overwhelms me the most. I have great plans for it in my head, but carrying them out has been a tough task. Here are 8 tips that have helped me quickly take stock and get past that mental block. … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Shirts
We try to do at least one craft a week, so this week we decided to make something for the 4th of July! I found a photo of similar shirts on pinterest that I used as inspiration. The kiddos and I made up our own strategy together. … [Read more...]
8 Simple DIY Wedding Decorations
Our ceremony was outdoors in a gorgeous park. We got to use the space and a beautiful castle-esque (yes, I just made up a word) stone structure for a mere $25. Score. Our reception the following day was at a vineyard owned by a family friend and cost us $0. Again, score. Both spaces were already pretty amazing on their own, and we really didn't want to over decorate. The things we chose to include were all lovingly handmade and brought such a personal touch to both days. Below, I've included 8 Simple DIY Wedding Decorations that will hopefully inspire you - whether for a wedding, … [Read more...]
DIY Birthday Gift for Him
The Husband turned 25 in February, and he was not looking forward to it at all. He was worried that he hadn't accomplished enough by this point in his life. I really wanted to show him that he was wrong, so I decided to put together a special DIY birthday gift for him! … [Read more...]