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When my girls were itty bitty, I would set a  calendar alarm for late March early April just as the summer camp registrations were opening up. I was so proud of how organized I was. If I only knew. LOL. Because, now that the girls are older, it’s way more challenging than one calendar entry. […]

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

Succulent planter terrarium close-up

Bringing nature into the home is always a win, and this DIY combines the benefits of greenery with the powerful surge of can-do energy you get from making something beautiful with your own two hands.

Easy DIY: Succulent Planter

DIY

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natalie's room is all organic arches and pale pink princess power

At the heart of this project, we had a pretty big design challenge—and it was about more than just the bed! Our goal was to create a storage system to show off Natalie’s playful side.

Natalie’s Modern Fairy Tale Room

Design

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Natalie is a little bundle of imaginative energy!

For now, Natalie mainly “studies” in the WFH loft or the dining room downstairs. Both rooms are community spaces, so there are a lot of people walking by, aka, distracting her. headphones helps her tune out all the extra sounds  and focus on listening to the teacher.

Top 5 Kids Headphones to Reduce WFH Distraction 

My Picks

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My attitude sets the tone for my girls. Kids are such sponges! Even when they’re no longer repeating our actions and phrases, they’re still absorbing so much from how we approach different situations.

Top 4 Tips for Heading Back To Socially-Distanced School

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Learning to communicate with yourself and others is a solid tool to decreasing your fears about the unknown. Even if there aren’t answers, just flushing out all the negativity and uncertainties is good for turning off the spin cycle in our brains. 

Into the Unknown: Frozen in a Pandemic

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I have heard from many of you that you are also longing for a way to get away from home this summer. I wanted to share what we had done on our trip in Miami and Key West as inspiration for your summer trips.

Planning A Successful Vacation

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of
blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue & green paint colors 

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