For every article that states household candles are slowly poisoning you, you’ll find just as many refuting those claims. I’ve spent my fair share of time researching both sides and while I’m not convinced that burning a store bought candle in a well ventilated room is the same as second hand smoke, I do prefer to err on the side…
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DIY Clay Wall Pocket
DIY Clay Wall Pocket Last year, for next to nothing, I repurposed an area in our home to create this simple DIY drop zone. It has become a family hub to hang our belongings, collect our daily mail and of course, display our monthly calendar to keep track of all of life’s events and activities. One of the sourcing questions…
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My Favorite Non-Toxic Household Cleaning Supplies
Everyone wants a clean home, but many of the household cleaning supplies on the market today are full of chemicals, irritants and known carcinogens. That’s why I’ve put together a list of my favorite cleaning supplies that are non-toxic, safe to use in your home and have great customer reviews. I personally use each of these products in my own…
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DIY Vertical Board & Batten Accent Wall with Crown Molding
When we purchased the home we’re in now, we knew it wasn’t going to be our “forever home”, the plan was to live here for a few years and update it as we go until we either sell it for a decent profit or lease it as a rental property. It’s a lovely home in a diverse neighborhood located…
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Most Popular White Paint Colors & Swatching Tips
The Cheesecake Factory Effect, ever heard of it? It’s when you look at their menu and you’re overwhelmed with number of options thus you become paralyzed with indecision. You either take forever to decide and still wonder if it was the right choice OR you stick with what’s already super familiar to you because you don’t want to be let…
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Homeschool Room Tour
If 2020 could be summed up in a word, I’d like submit “unpredictable” as a contender. There have been so many unknowns over the last 6 months, but one constant is the need for children to have a quality education and for some semblance of stability. As summer winds down and “back to school” season is upon us, it’ll look…
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