Big news… we sold our house! For some of you this might come as a surprise (especially since we just finished our dream bathroom a year ago!) but those who have been following along for several years may remember that moving late this summer has been part of our long-term plan for a while now. It's a BIG change for our family and it definitely comes with a few mixed emotions but Jeff and I are really excited about what's to come! The whens and whys of it are kinda complicated so I thought I’d ...
We Sold Our House!!
How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine!
Every now and then, we need to deep clean the machines that help keep our homes clean! A deep clean of your washing machine will help it keep cleaning your clothes well and ward off the funky smells that can sometimes go along with front loading washers. I shared some Stories on Instagram recently about deep cleaning my washing machine and had so many people ask if I had the info on my blog somewhere that I decided to write a quick post about it. So let's head on into our laundry room and I'll ...
The Projects We’re Knocking Out in NC, A Must-Have Gadget For a Common Outlet Problem, & The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales!
Ready for a little Memorial Day weekend randomness? It's coming your way as a "View It, Do It, You It" post where I share something I think you'd love seeing ("View It"), a quick & easy decorating or DIY tip that you can knock out in 20 minutes or less ("Do It"), and some favorite finds for you and your home ("You It"). Today I'm giving you a peek at the projects going on at our house in NC, a gadget that's the most genius solution for outlets buried behind furniture, and the best Memorial ...
8 Budget-Friendly Outdoor Summer Decor & Entertaining Ideas
I'm so excited to gather with family and friends this summer! Entertaining outdoors is such a fun and low stress way to host a get-together and it's easier to dress up your outdoor space on a budget than you might think. Today I'm partnering with Walmart to share eight budget-friendly summer decor and entertaining ideas to make your next outdoor gathering a hit! If you haven't shopped Walmart Home online, you might be surprised by the huge selection and affordable prices you'll find! (post ...
The Best Artificial Flowers (That Look Just Like the Real Thing)!
While I love fresh flowers, realistically there's no way I can keep them throughout our home year-round so I'm all about finding good artificial flowers to throw into the mix! Faux flowers can be really hit or miss - some are obvious fakes, others look good from a distance but not so great close up, and then there are a few gems that look so much like the real thing that you've got to touch them to know for sure. Today I'm touring you around my house to round up all of the artificial flowers I ...
Shark vs. Dyson Cordless Vacuum Face-Off!
I bought my first cordless vacuum only two years ago but now wish I had done it long before that - I'll never go back to corded! I have both Shark and Dyson cordless vacs and often get asked which one is best. The truth is that they each have their pros and cons so it depends on what you're looking for in a vacuum. Today I'm doing a face off of Shark vs. Dyson cordless vacuums to show you exactly how these two brands compare - it should give you all the info you need to decide which one is best ...