Valentine’s basket ideas for kids & teens
I made the kids Valentine’s Day baskets this year. I usually don’t give them extra sugar because they come home with bags of it from Elementary school! But the boys are in middle school now and I thought it would be fun to have some holiday-themed snacks. I know they’re going to love them —…
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Storage bin makeover with rattan contact paper
These plastic storage bins with soccer cleats and balls have been bothering me, but I didn’t know what to put here instead. This lanai can flood during rainy season so I can only use plastic or wood on the ground. The plastic bins work well to protect them from water and are also big enough…
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Budget kitchen refresh ideas for beginners
One day it will be so exciting to renovate, but for now here are my tips and tricks for loving my kitchen right now. Today I’m not talking about knocking down walls, ripping out tiles or even painting cabinets — just some little things on a budget that anyone can do that make a big…
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Airfryer 240 calorie turkey meatballs and sides week meal prep
I’m trying to get back on track this week so I’m meal prepping four nutrient-dense lunches with (gluten and egg-free) turkey meatballs, cauliflower rice and sweet potatoes with a creamy herb sauce. It’s super easy, requires few ingredients and all done in the airfryer! This is my first YouTube cooking video. Here it is to…
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Whimsical floral Easter decor
This year I’m going a more dramatic route for Easter decor because Clara is having her 10th birthday party right before! So I’m going to decorate for Easter now and then add on to it when it gets closer to her birthday. We have so many fun ideas — a wisteria chandelier, floral wall of… Re...
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Transform your home in 5 steps
Our styles evolve and change throughout the years, but there are some timeless concepts that can make a huge impact. They don’t cost a lot of money and anyone can do them. Here are my five favorite, simple ideas to elevate and transform any home. 1. Reduce clutter The first one is boring, I know.…
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Teen hangout room makeover
We’ve enjoyed this room filled with toys, games and gymnastics equipment, but my middle school boys want a space to hang out with their friends. I think it can be both! But for this weekend, let’s transform it into a teen boy space with a tv, snack bar and, of course, LED lights. Before Here’s…
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Classic neutral winter capsule for dressy & casual travel
Marcello and I are headed to New York City to meet friends for a big wine festival. We are so excited but were absolutely clueless on what to wear! This Florida girl hasn’t been in freezing temperatures for YEARS, so I spent hours and hours trying to come up with a basic, classic wardrobe capsule…
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Painted tile 5-year honest update
How did painted tile hold up in two different bathrooms after five years? Is painted tile worth the risk? I have painted my kitchen backsplash, bathroom floor and two showers over five years ago and here’s what I’ve learned. I’ll show you the good, bad and the very nit-picky. Can you paint tile? Sure you…
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