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My Better Home and Gardens Experience

If you follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram then you probably saw that a couple weeks ago I got to go tour the Better Home and Gardens campus. Wait what!? Yes, for real I got to go to the Better Home and Gardens headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa!!! It’s still so surreal that I can barely believed it really happened, however I have pictures to prove to myself that I was really there and I have LOTS of pictures to show you today! 🙂 So wondering why on earth I was there? Well a couple months ago I got an… Read More

Back to School “School Rules” Clipboard

Hi, I’m Michele. I blog over at Shelstring and am so excited to be a new contributor here on Ask Anna! With back to school fast approaching, I have been getting ready since school supply sales started way back in July. Having five children to get ready and a few health issues to conquer, it has been a good thing I started early. After preparing for so long, it was high time I do a fun craft project to get me excited for all the organization that goes along with gearing up for that special first day, and this was… Read More

Lampshade Makeover and an Eddie Ross Hack

One of the many projects I did this last weekend was a fun little lampshade makeover. When I was at the Better Homes and Gardens headquarters in Des Moines a couple weeks ago we got to take a styling class with Eddie Ross. (More on my trip coming up later this week, I have SO much to tell you!) One of the things he had done was taken this awesome Better Homes and Garden lampshade, and given it a little extra character by adding gold brads. When I saw this I decided I was going to go home and do… Read More

Black and White Kitchen Makeover Reveal!!!

I am sooooo excited to show you my black and white kitchen makeover reveal! It has been a long time coming but it’s finally here! And just a warning this is a picture heavy post because there’s so much to show you! Before I show you the reveal, let me remind you where we started. This is what the kitchen looked like before we put in the open shelves. And you’re eyes aren’t going bad, the picture is just blurry because I’m apparently the worst at remembering to taking “before” pictures so this is the best I could find. 🙂… Read More

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

This month’s featured reader question comes from Kathryn, who asked, “How do I get my glass shower clean? I want it really clean before I try putting on Rain-X.” How to clean glass shower doors, here’s what you need: Magic Eraser Pantyhose (optional) Squeegee (for continued maintenance) 1. Use a Pair of Pantyhose to Clean Glass Shower Doors water buildup If you are anything like me, then you don’t squeegee your glass shower doors nearly often enough! Hard water spots, minerals and soap scum build up and before I know it, it’s been months since I last cleaned them. Well,… Read More

Back to School with Post-it Brand

It’s no secret that I love Post-it Notes. My friends all know it and my sister-in-law even got me Post-it Notes for my birthday one year. 🙂 So when Post-it Brand sent me a box of all their new products for this upcoming Fall, it was like Christmas in July! The best part is that their Post-it Brand products are perfect for my 5 year old AND my 16 year old! Here’s how we are using Post-it Brand to get organized for school this year. The first thing I love are all the new colors and themes of the traditional… Read More

How to Organize School Clothes

Hi, I’m Susan and I blog at Organized 31. I’m thrilled to be sharing organizing tips with you here at Ask Anna. We’re a military family, so most of my organizing tips are low cost (often using recycled items), flexible and non-permanent since we never know when and where the next move will take us. It’s that time of year when families start thinking about kids’ school clothes. Organizing school clothes can help your child become more independent, make the mornings go more smoothly and make mom’s life a bit easier. With 3 children and an active duty husband that is not… Read More

Polka Dot Bedroom Wall

Malea’s bedroom is finally finished! I know I’ve already shared the initial makeover, the tutorial for her floating bookshelves and her hanging art gallery but now it is officially done! I really wanted to do a feature wall in her room but I couldn’t decide between chevron stripes or polka dots. I put it up for a vote on my Facebook page and all of you, except for maybe 2 or 3, said POLKA DOTS! So today I’m showing you her finished room and the polka dot bedroom wall I created to give her room some pizazz! I knew I… Read More