Fresh, fun, and colorful ideas, all with busy families in mind.
My favorite distance learning setups
Most of our back-to-school plans this year look wildly different than they have in years past. And with so many districts going all virtual, it's more important than ever to...
Back-to-School Prep: The Cutest Kids’ School Supply Caddies
If you've opened up Pinterest lately, then you've been bombarded with every back-to-school organization and back-to-school decorating idea imaginable. I can do without the...
A simple, small space homework station
So ... how's that back-to-school prep going? If that question makes you cringe -- or gives you the urge to run away and hide in a closet -- I totally get it. You're not...
It’s a colorful life: Snapshots of summer blog hop
I don't know about you, but this summer is flying by! Which is a little ironic, considered the months that we all spent in lock down felt like it dragged on for years....
5 Tips for Creating a Colorful Outdoor Oasis on a Budget
Summer is finally here! And I don't know about you, but that means we'll be spending hours and hours every day outside on our deck. When we moved into our home nearly six...
One Room Challenge: My easy, $10 trick to showcase kids’ art
I can't believe that the final reveal day for the One Room Challenge is closing in on us. I'm working hard -- slowly but surely -- on my four year-old's bedroom makeover....
One Room Challenge: My Favorite Etsy Shops for Kids’ Wall Art
If you saw my last post, you already know I'm giving my toddler son's bedroom a makeover as part of the One Room Challenge (ORC). What's the ORC, you ask? The ORC is an...
One Room Challenge: Toddler Boy’s Room Makeover
Guys, I have been waiting for this day for months. Yes, literally months. Why? Because today kicks off the One Room Challenge (ORC)! And we have BIG plans over here....
FREE Printable: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids
The weather in our area is finally warming up here in the DC area (thank goodness), so naturally the kids want to be outside 24/7. We're lucky enough to have a play set and...
Weekend DIY: Our $100 Entryway Makeover
While in quarantine, we're finding lots of new ways in this house to spend our time. Well, not during the weekdays. Monday through Friday is filled with conference calls,...
#StayHome Wall Art Series (FREE Printables!)
We're slowly but surely getting into a new routine here at home, and trying to make the best of these strange circumstances. It's not easy, though. Both Brian and I have...
FREE Printable: Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Here we are, still practicing our social distancing. So what could be better to pass the time than an indoor scavenger hunt for kids? This past week's been a bit of a...
Easy Easter Egg Decorating, Two Ways: Speckled & Abstract Brushstroke Eggs
This post is sponsored by Jo-Ann Stores. As always, the opinions shared below are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Kate Decorates possible! Read my full...
Home Office Decor Ideas: 5 Budget-Friendly Must-Haves
Let's face it: some people love working from home and others despise it. And if you're not in the "I love it" category, do you know what makes working from home even worse?...
The Ultimate List of Free Kids Coloring Pages
This week, I've been trying really hard to set up "school" at home for my four-year old. Yes, I realize it's *just* preschool, but little dude desperately needs some...
Easy Spring Decorating Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
When March rolls around each year, I usually freshen up the house with a little bit of spring decor. I don't usually go overboard, but I do add some happy pops of color here...
How to Keep Kids Busy at Home: 37 FREE Things to Do
If you've already plowed through the craft project ideas I posted, then I've got something else good for you: 37 completely FREE things you can do at home to keep the kids...
21 Easy Craft Ideas for Kids Using Stuff You Already Have at Home
With everything going on in the world right now, there's one thing all of us parents are in need of (aside from a stiff drink, that is) -- activities that'll keep our kids...
The Best Peel-and-Stick Vinyl Tile Projects on Pinterest
If you're ready to give your floors a face lift but aren't quite ready to rip the current ones to shreds, then peel and stick vinyl floor tile might be just the DIY solution...
You Need These IKEA Hacks in Your Life if You Have Kids at Home
IKEA's got so many things going for it, especially for those of us with kids. There are tons of great IKEA hacks for kids' rooms and kid-friendly spaces ... and that's...
The Easiest Ways to Create a Chic and Serene Master Bedroom on a Budget
This post was written in collaboration with Joss & Main. As always, all opinions shared below are ... you guessed it ... mine. As busy moms, we all do it. We put...