Even though I’m long past the days of furnishing my first post-college apartment, IKEA is still one of my favorite retailers when I’m in search of incredibly affordable and durable furniture basics. And now that I’m a parent, IKEA is a go-to source when I’m updating my kids’ spaces, which is exactly why I’m sharing …
DIY Thanksgiving Kids Crafts Ideas
Are you looking for some fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts to do with your kids this holiday season? Here’s a few DIY thanksgiving themed kids craft projects that will keep your little ones busy and happy. These crafts are perfect for celebrating the season of gratitude and giving. Plus, they are super cute and colorful. …
15 Colorful Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to Try with Kids
‘Tis the season for pumpkin decorating … and the best news of all is that this list is full of pumpkin decorating ideas you can do with the kids! My kids and I already bought a few pumpkins at a local farmer’s market stand for our annual pumpkin decorating for kids project. And we’ll probably …
15 DIY Kids Christmas Ornaments
Whether holiday crafting is a snow day activity or something to stave off boredom on November and December weekends … I always love finding DIY kids Christmas ornaments to make with my kids. So when I’m coming up with projects for them to do, it’s always important that I keep that age difference in mind. …
IKEA Kallax Cushion Hack: Turn Your Shelf into a Bench with an Easy DIY No-Sew Cushion
This post contains affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy, click here. Thanks for your support! We’ve been using our IKEA Kallax shelving unit as a bench for a few years now. It first held toy bins in our main level playroom (we have these and these, which I LOVE because they fit seamlessly into …
Last year—on January 1st, to be exact—we ripped the carpeting off the stairs that lead from our main level to our upper level. Did we have a plan for what to do next at that very moment? Not really. However, our beloved pup had an, uh, accident … which prompted us to tear up that …
3 Things to Know Before Using Peel and Stick Floor Tile
Have you ever started a DIY project that you thought would be a piece of cake, only to later think to yourself, “Gosh, why didn’t someone tell me [fill in the blank] before I started?!” I’ve been there — and today I’m going to tell you everything you need to know before using peel and …
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. A few years ago, I gave our boring and beige laundry room a makeover using peel-and-stick vinyl floor tile, …
Room reveal: Powder room decorating on a budget
We recently made over our powder room on a pretty tight budget, and I’m so excited to share the powder room reveal with you! We’ve put a lot of effort into many rooms in our home over the years. But for some reason we largely ignored the powder room. Until recently, it had gray walls …