Are you itching to dive into some DIY Fall Decor? There's something about Fall. Something very Pinterest-worthy. Something very Instagrammable. From about mid-Summer, we're all a bit tired of sweating and eating cold salads. Our thoughts begin to creep toward pumpkins and burlap. Halloween and Thanksgiving. Boots ...
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20 Homemade Cleaning Products (With Oils!) You Can Whip Up In A Flash
Have you considered making your own homemade cleaning products recipes? There are a ton of benefits to homemade cleaning products. Making your own cleaning products is better for you than harsh chemicals. It's economical. It's environmentally friendly. It means you never open your cupboard on a cleaning day and ...
DIY Home Improvement Tips: How To Stay Sane During a DIY Renovation
Chris and I have done a LOT of DIY renovations over the years. Chris, specifically, in my opinion is the DIY home improvement KING. We spent ten years renovating our last home (which turned out to be a huge mistake, but let's not focus on that right now). In that time, we have picked up a whole bunch of tips for making ...
Buying Your First Home: The Crippling Mistakes I Made That You Can Learn From
Taking that leap and buying your first home is a huge, exciting time in life. After all, if you can afford it, buying a home seems smarter than forking over money to a landlord, right? Today I'm here to share with you why, after ten years of owning our first home, we would have been better off renting. I will ...
Too Many Lemons and Limes? Here’s What To Do With Them!
I have a confession to make: I'm a giant sucker for a good bargain, especially in the food department. I'm the person that stops walking to inspect the sale, even at the cost of running late for my next appointment. Gimme your 2-for-1, your 50% off, your 'anything that fits in this bag for $10' and your 'today ...
13 Glorious Llama Decor Homewares You Never Knew You Needed
Llama decor homewares?! Yes. Llama. Decor. Homewares. If your home isn't adorned with at least one llama, well, maybe that's the piece of fun you've been sorely missing in your life. Llamas are (un)surprisingly trendy right now (because they're awesome) and a well-placed llama in your home is sure to make you ...
The Most Popular Gifts For Plant Lovers For Christmas 2021
Do you have a crazy plant lady in your life? Of course you do. Maybe even multiple crazy plant ladies. Maybe you're the crazy plant lady! Plants are really having their moment, and homemakers around the world are soooo on board. Plants are basically the new cats (and are way less stinky to clean up after!) But ...
16 Sassy Christmas Mugs You Need To Add To Your Collection This Christmas
I collect Christmas mugs. My collection is modest, but growing. This week I put the finishing touches on a Christmas Bucket List, and (spoiler alert!) one of the items I've put on there is "buy a new Christmas mug". I was going to plop in a link or two of mug suggestions but half an hour later I was elbow-deep in a ...
Savvy Staycation Tips: How To Plan A Kick-Ass Stay-At-Home Holiday
I am a big fan of the staycation. In case you're not familiar with the meaning, a staycation is a vacation at home. Literally. In. Your. Home. It's easy on the budget, and it suits short holidays as it really maximizes your time (no excessive hours of travel required!). Plus, you can save more dollars in between your ...
10 Super Easy Ways To Reduce Waste In Your Home
The wave of banning plastic bags in shopping centres has begun, and my city is soon to be hit. While I personally applaud this change, signing petitions to help the cause be heard, it has honestly also caused some low-key panic. What on earth will I do when I run out of plastic bags?? I use them in my bins! How will I ...
DIY Reusable Grocery Bags (Eco Friendly & Great for Reducing Plastic!)
Reducing plastic was a big New Year's resolution for me this year. When it comes to over-using plastic, for me food shopping is a big culprit because: 1. Many fruits and veggies are packed unnecessarily in plastic. Does everything really have to be packed in plastic?? According to many grocery stores, the answer is ...
Cleaning Naturally (Using Products You Already Own!)
We all want a clean, comfy home right? But does chemical-free aid or constrain that dream? Well, cleaning products you find at the shops are full of bleach, chemicals, and artificial scents. This is just the way it is - I naively thought. But when did our homes begin to require hospital-grade cleaning? And since ...