Looking for fun family ideas this Christmas? No need to spend tons of money or travel to faraway places, just play family Christmas Games together! The friendly competition will create great memories and nourish quality time, rather than filling the Christmas Season with busyness. Are you seeking a calmer Christmas? A Christmas that is less about a …

Grab the kids and go on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Use this scavenger hunt in the car (searching for Christmas Lights and Decorations), as a Christmas Party game, or as a fun activity around the house. Last week, my son and I were at a Craft Fair. You know what my son is not into? Shopping. …

25+ Handmade Gift Ideas that are simple. The holidays are busy, so homemade gifts should be easy and practical! The holidays are tough. High expectations. Busy calendars. Tight pocketbooks. Over the years, I’ve found that having a few handmade gift ideas to make is a sweet spot for me in terms of holiday preparation. …Why? …

Download a set of FREE Navy Place Cards for your next dinner party or wedding reception. This set of printable place cards sit perfectly in a DIY place card holder (that is SO easy to make!). Are place cards needed for the typical dinner party? Nope. Are place cards a fun and stylish detail at a …

Learn how to make an easy, modern, DIY paper towel holder! This Brass and Marble Paper Towel Holder looks so stylish, and it’s incredibly simple to make. Before we sold our last home, we broke our paper towel holder. In lieu of replacing, we glued it back together until we moved. Not knowing what our new kitchen would …

The 20+ Best Scavenger Hunts for Kids (and why you’ll love them!). Looking for engaging and creative activities for kids? You’ll love these creative scavenger hunt ideas! It’s no secret that I love a creative scavenger hunt. It’s an activity that adults and kids can enjoy together as a family. Whether at a party, on a trip, …

Throwing a Halloween party? These 10 exciting Halloween Party Games for families will be a blast! Kids and adults, alike, will enjoy these colorful, creative, Halloween Party Activities. Always on a search for creative activities for kids and adults to do together, I’ve rounded up this list of 10 Halloween Party Ideas for Families. If you’re hosting a …

10 Home Exteriors with Board and Batten Siding – What is board and batten and why should you choose it for your exterior remodeling project? If you recall, we are renovating a cottage style home and true fixer-upper. Our goal is to transform our home into a modern cottage, exuding both a cozy warmth and a …

Use this printable Halloween scavenger hunt as a Halloween Party game or as a fun activity while Trick or Treating! Fun for kids, teens, and adults! What’s the best thing about September? That October is less than 30 days away! wink No disrespect to September, but October is one of the most pleasant months of …

Print your own set of Halloween Photo Booth Props! Whether hosting a Halloween Party or photographing the kids dressed in costume, this Photo Booth Prop Printable is tons of fun! It’s not-quite September (but that’s only a day away! #HallelujahFallIsAlmostHere), but my kids have already been acting silly and spooky. With a set of Halloween …

Do you want to live with intention? Learn how to enjoy the blessings of intentional living by considering two key elements of living intentionally. Skip perfection, choose service, and start living with intention, today. Have you ever thought about the true definition of intentionality? Sure, it’s a buzz-word these days, but what does it really …

How do you style open kitchen shelves? Can open shelves be organized and practical? Yes! Learn how to style open shelving in a kitchen in 3 easy steps. Do you love the idea of open shelving in a kitchen, yet feel intimidated by the execution? It’s understandable. After all, we often have a less-than-attractive hoard of …

Do you love the look of Shibori? Learn how to make your own indigo dye for Shibori projects. Save money by making indigo dye at home for Shibori decor, fashion, and craft projects! Ya’ll, my fingers are turning blue! Why? Well, all week long they’ve been soaking in dark indigo dye… due to my recent obsession …

Learn 5 Easy Shibori Techniques to try at home! Make cloth napkins, pillow covers, linen towels, and more in an array of beautiful patterns and simple tie-dye designs. If you’ve been falling in love with the art of Shibori — stunning indigo and white patterns which are both bold and organic — you’ll be excited …

Add one of these modern fire pits to your backyard, and your family will love spending cooler evenings outdoors. This list includes the 15 best fire pits that won’t break the bank, all priced at less than $200! Dreaming of cool evenings with the family, gathered around a fire pit? We built a fire pit …