Creating pretty + practical family friendly spaces.
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. One of the things I liked about this house was that it was recently painted throughout in a neutral gray color. That meant I didn’t…
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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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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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Imagine this scenario: It’s 2020 and schools across the nation have closed down due to a viral pandemic. Your children are now learning from home and you’re not sure if and when the schools will re-open for face to face learning. How do you handle this situation? Well, many parents, like myself, don’t have to imagine this scenario because we…
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If you have plans to entertain outdoors this summer, I want to share with you 5 helpful tips to make backyard entertaining a success. I’m honored to have partnered with Homes.com for this blog post, so click here to read the full article on their website.
40 Activities for Kids to Curb Cabin Fever during the CoronaVirus Outbreak In an attempt to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, many school districts across the United States have proactively closed their doors. Some schools have set dates, while others are unsure of when school will begin again. If you’re in a similar position with school aged kids…
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Hi there! I’m Brittany, the maker, shop owner & blogger behind Ellison Made. To learn more about me, click here.