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Guest Bathroom Makeover ~ From Pink to Fab

I am SO excited to finally get to show you our guest bathroom makeover!!! But before we get started let me just show you some “before” pictures. This is a good before picture of what the cabinets, and up, used to look like but of course I forgot to take a picture before we replaced the floors! However I did find this gem, from when I was taking pictures with my phone, before we moved into our house. I just had to show you the carpet! Yes, CARPET in the bathroom!!! Oh the memories… I do NOT miss any of… Read More

Spring Cleaning Tips ~ Cleaning Windows

Are you enjoying the Spring Cleaning Challenge? There’s only a few days left, then some of you are going to win some awesome prizes!!! Today we are Spring Cleaning the windows so I’m doing a round up of all the great posts the co-hosts and I have, about cleaning windows! Don’t worry, it’s not as daunting as it might seem. Inside the house We talked a little about washing windows last week, when we spring cleaned the dining room but today we are going to wash the windows in the rest of the house. We have a lot of windows… Read More

Homemade Fruit Snacks

Spring is here and that means one my favorite holidays is quickly approaching…EASTER! I love everything about this joyous time of year, well almost everything. I’m not a fan of the candy overload. I love doing Easter baskets for my kids, but I try to limit the sugary things that go in there. Coloring books, stickers, jewelry, lip balm, sunglasses, small toys are all good alternatives. But really, your kids are only looking for that something sweet! I’m sharing with you today, a nutritious treat that you can happily put in your kid’s easter baskets. Homemade fruit snacks! Don’t be… Read More

How to Update an Ugly Bathtub

When we moved in our bathtub was pink! See how I update an ugly bathtub and make it fabulous! You won’t believe the before & after pictures! If you have any questions about how to update an ugly bathtub, or the products used, please CLICK HERE to review the FAQ page. ***To see my video review of how the product is holding up a year later, click HERE.*** I am so excited for this post today! I’ve been waiting for the sun to come out so I could take good “after” pictures to show you just how amazing the transformation… Read More

How to Make a Recipe Binder

Hi Everyone! I’m so happy to be here today to show you all how to make a recipe binder that is both super functional and pretty! First, a quick bit about me: I blog over at Tidy Lady, and run an Etsy Shop called Tidy Lady Printables, where I offer a wide variety of beautiful printables for work, home, school and life! I have a love of pretty parties, decor and organization and love to create beautiful things to hopefully help other women make their lives a little easier. When I’m not designing for my shop you can usually… Read More

Spring Cleaning the Dining Room & Free Checklist

It’s day #4 of the Spring Cleaning Challenge and today we are going to tackle spring cleaning the dining room! When you think about spring cleaning I’m sure you normally don’t think of the dining room but there is quite a bit to be done in there. Let’s start by getting out our checklist. For a printable version click HERE. Dusting 1. I always say dust first, from top to bottom, so you don’t get dust on things that have already been cleaned. Start by wiping down the crown molding with a damp EnviroCloth, which is my all-time favorite microfiber… Read More

Camping Themed Party for my Sister

My middle sister, Andrea, is getting ready to have her first child in a few weeks so last weekend my younger sister and I threw her a baby shower in my backyard. Andrea, and her husband Matt (yes we both married Matt’s), love to camp, hike, basically anything that’s really outdoorsy. So when it came time to decide on a theme for the baby shower, my younger sister, Alisha, thought a camping themed party would be perfect! My sister came up with all of the decorations and games, and I was in charge of the cake. Since we were going… Read More

5 All Natural Spring Cleaning Tips

Since the weather has been nicer and the sun has been pouring in our windows, I’ve been motivated to do a little spring cleaning. Over the last year I have been working on eliminating toxic-smelling cleaners that I’ve used in the past, and replacing them with all-natural, healthier versions. In the past, spring cleaning has meant coming home to the lingering smell of cleaners, but not this year! Today I’m going to share 5 all natural spring cleaning tips, that will eliminate unwanted odors in your home. #1 Dusting To wipe up dust and show the natural shine of wood furniture,… Read More