Ready or not, the last lazy days of summer are almost behind us, and soon kids will be heading back to school. Returning to the often hectic routines of busy school days can be downright overwhelming, but today, I’ve teamed up with El Monterey to share some of my best back-to-school tips for making the transition…
Organization
Craft Storage Center from an Old Hutch!
When my husband and I married, we inherited an old hutch from his grandmother that has been used throughout the years throughout our home: first to store our collection of china, and then later in my craft room to store supplies and tools. I have always loved the storage capabilities of this piece, but after…
7 Must-Do Spring Cleaning Tips for Families with Kids #HEBSpringCleaningTips
Each year around this time, after spring break but before school lets out for the summer, I always get the itch to do some spring cleaning around my home. No doubt that raising kids is a messy business, as my walls, appliances and just about every surface in my home can attest! In addition to the…
Stenciled Pegboard Craft Organizer
Each year this time, I get the itch to get my creative space back in order! Today, I’m teaming up with the brand-new Plaid Creators team to share the update I made to my all-time favorite craft storage idea: my DIY pegboard craft organizer. With just a bit of paint, it’s amazing how this organizer…
Magnetic Refrigerator Frames
Refrigerators are terrific, central place to show off kids’ artwork and special papers, but let’s face it: things can get downright cluttered when using just standard magnets to do the job. These magnetic refrigerator frames are a wonderful way to tame the clutter by displaying artwork in a stylish way, and they can be made in just…
Organizing Idea: Parent Command Center #MichaelsMakers
Something about the advent of the new year makes me want to take control of our family’s busy schedule and get in tip-top organizing shape! For our family of six, keeping our appointments, practices, and social events in order is no small feat, but this year, I’ve teamed up with Michaels to create a new…
Printable Holiday Gift Organizer #MakeAmazing
With so much going on during the holiday season, keeping track of the gifts you’ve purchased for family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and other special recipients can get downright confusing! Stay on top of your gift list by creating this handy gift organizer that not only allows you to list gift items along with a recipient’s name,…
Magnetic Chore Chart for Kids
Each year when my kids head back to school, our family’s schedule inevitably becomes much more hectic. With homework, sports practices, music lessons and church activities, our daily routine has to be a finely tuned machine to allow us to keep up with everything on our plate, and especially household chores. Over time, I have…
My Creative Space
Welcome, everyone! I am so glad to be taking part in Angie’s craft room tour today. There have been so many inspirational spaces shared throughout the week! Come on in and take a tour of my creative space, my favorite little nook in our home! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming…
14 Incredibly Useful Household Tips
Sometimes it’s the simplest tips that can make life easier, and today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite useful household tips to pass along to you. With kitchen ideas, organizational tips, cleaning tips and more, this is a list that is sure to give you some “Eureka!” moments. Read on for the full round-up….