I’ve got a life hack / time management / motivational tip to help you get a little more done every week without dread. This approach works for cleaning, organizing, and any task you need to do on your way to a goal. I figured it out at the gym one day when I was trying to increase the amount of…
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One Easy Pork Roast, 3 Different Dinners
Who else is trying to get creative with meals during this tough time? This week, we had three different dinners out of one $7 pork roast! I know this plan will now be in our meal planning rotation for years to come because it’s so simple, cheap, and flexible. This post is sponsored by Head Country BBQ sauce, who deserves…
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9 Affordable Gray Tufted Chairs
I’ve noticed a trend when I post various photos from around our house. The most commonly asked about pieces of furniture are the different gray tufted accent chairs around the house. It wasn’t intentional, but we actually have FIVE of them – a matching set in the office, a different matching set in the living room, and a single reading…
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Is it Better to DIY or Buy / Hire a Pro?
Each time we decorate or remodel a room, we consider whether it’s better to DIY or BUY. Buying could mean anything from purchasing a throw pillow or piece of furniture to hiring a painter or plumber. Sometimes the answer is simple, and for other projects, we have to put more time into the decision. Here’s some of the questions to…
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How to Organize Letter Board Letters
There’s a little secret behind all the cute Instagram photos you see of everyone’s funny letter board sayings. No one shows you how long it takes to swap out the quotes if you don’t know how to organize letter board letters! We’ve gone through a couple of iterations of our own letter organization, but finally have a simple system that…
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Cricut Joy – What Can It Do & How Does It Work?
I’ve been under sworn secrecy for the last few weeks waiting to tell you about the brand new Cricut Joy. I was invited to Salt Lake City on a secret trip, only knowing Cricut was letting us in on a secret project. I had no idea how perfect their new product was going to be for you. What is a…
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How to Decorate an Open Floor Plan – 9 Design Tips
You don’t have to be an interior designer to create a beautiful open concept home. While open plans can be more difficult at first, once you start implementing the tips in this post, you’ll gain confidence as your home design comes together. Soon, all your friends and neighbors will be coming to you for design advice! While I keep things…
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