Sometimes the rush of Thanksgiving prep and the kick-off of the holiday season can overshadow the joy of taking time out to be grateful. I already shared some fun fall letter board ideas this year, but I thought swapping the boards to quotes specific to Thankgiving might prompt me to SLOW DOWN for a moment each day when I see…
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IKEA Shelf Hacks: Cheap Stylish Storage Solutions Using Ikea Shelves
Despite living almost 4 hours away from the nearest IKEA, they’re our go-to source when we need to add an affordable storage solution around the house. While many of the pieces would be great just the way you buy them, we tend to do at least a little something to customize the shelves in each room. I thought it would…
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Mediterranean Hummus Recipe (Without Tahini!)
We have a few favorite hummus recipes, but we make our Mediterranean hummus most often because you make it without tahini. Plus, it’s delicious! On busy weeknights, we often declare it “dip duo” night for dinner and pair the hummus with either guacamole or pimento cheese. It’s also our most requested item to bring when we go to Corey’s dad’s…
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DIY Labels for Home Organization with the Cricut EasyPress Mini
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Again and again, we’ve learned that labeled spaces stay organized longer in our house. I’ve done a tutorial for labeling bins with vinyl in the past, but that method only works for solid hard surfaces. We’ve also talked about…
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Prepping the House for Fall Entertaining
Post written in collaboration with Tuesday Morning. All opinions are my own! In the current rushed pace of overscheduled lives, many of us (including me) rarely pause for impromptu casual gatherings. At the same time, I know whenever I take a moment to visit with friends, I feel happier and reenergized. I want to live in a world where…
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Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
When I decided to share some of our favorite family foods, this Easy Baked Ziti Recipe was the first one that came to mind! Years ago, Corey’s Aunt Kathy decided to mix things up and do an Italian-themed Christmas because so many of us already went to multiple traditional Christmas meals every holiday season. For the main course, she adapted…
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5 Storage Tips for Small Spaces
One of the most common topics I get asked about is storage ideas for small spaces. Whether your struggle is small closets or limited floor space, I have some go-to tips that will help you maximize every inch of your home. The best part is that they will make your home look great while helping it stay organized. Here’s my…
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