DIY + Home

Confession: When the doorbell rings unexpectedly, I go into ninja mode. I freeze. I tiptoe. A cold sweat breaks out on my forehead. Like Pavlov's pups, the ringing of the bell results in an automatic response from my kids--absolute...

Spring is coming! It's time for Spring Cleaning and with that tidying up your home and life. Thanks to Marie Kondo’s Netflix show, I’m obsessed with finding my floors and taking back my home, that’s been dominated by an...

When we were house hunting 2 1/2 years ago I had a long list of "must-haves" for our forever home. We found our forever home, and one of my favorite features was the HUGE mudroom off the garage. When we looked...

There has been something special about being home as a family of 5 during this pandemic. We witnessed firsts for all three of our kids. Oldest son graduated from kindergarten and we were able to be a critical part...

“Life is hardly simple. In fact, it’s often quite complicated.” -Emily Ley There’s nothing that can ruin the thought of spring more for me than the word “cleaning.” After spending months inside, nursing sick children,  cleaning is the absolute last...

Having children can also mean having a lot more stuff!  When you bring your first baby home, you have way more GIANT baby things than you could ever use or need for your teeny-tiny, baby. Figuring out how to use all...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where everyone gravitates to, and where we spend the bulk of our time at home. It’s also where all the big messes are made. It’s where play-doh and big art...

Are you looking for ways to watch your budget this holiday season? Or maybe you want to give your loved ones gifts that are a bit more personal. Perhaps you are looking for unique gifts for grandparents. Don’t think...

As autumn weather ushers in a changing of the season, for many of us, fall also gives us the itch to change up our seasonal décor. Think pumpkins, plaids, fall foliage colors, and all the "Hello Fall" signs you...

Summertime in Atlanta means afternoon heat, unexpected thunderstorms, and tantrums from my toddler when he hears he can't go outside right now. Fortunately, we're prepared--and so are you! Here are 5 activities for toddlers that are easy, require very...