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Mason Jar Vases {Gift Idea}

   I came across the idea for these vases on Pinterest a few weeks ago {here’s the original post}.  I was thinking they would make great Teacher Appreciation gifts but I ran out of time so I decided to make them for Mother’s Day gifts instead.Supplies: Mason Jars Spray{I used the color Robin’s Egg} Craft Paint Burlap Twine {or ribbon} A stencil {purchased or made by you} Paint for the stencil Foam brush Glue gun The first thing I did was spray paint the Mason Jars.  While they were drying I cut my own stencil, using my Silhouette.  I decided… Read More

How to Clean Silver

For Malea’s princess tea party I borrowed my mother-in-laws silver.  It used to be my husband’s grandma’s so it’s beautiful, antique and it was very very tarnished.  I wasn’t planning on polishing it but then my mom told me a super easy trick that takes no time at all! Here’s what you need: A large pot or a large sink Foil Baking Soda Hot water Tarnished Silver Line the kitchen sink, with foil. Pour about 1 cup of baking soda into the bottom of the sink and then fill it with boiling hot water. If you only have to polish… Read More

How to Stay Motivated when Organizing & De-cluttering

I received this question from one of my Facebook readers and I think it’s a great question because I know we all struggle with this to a degree.  Here are her questions: “I am doing the proverbial spring cleaning….going through my closet and cupboards and throwing stuff out in mass quantities….just barely the tip of the iceberg at this stage. My question is how do I stay motivated? I do this every year and fizzle out before I am done…..and then I have the same unused cups in the top shelf, the same unused sheets in the linen closet….the same… Read More

How to Keep Hardwood Floors Clean

I’ll be honest, I probably only mop about once a month.  It’s hard to find time to mop the floors when I have a busy 3 year old running around the house all day!  However my floors stay spotless by spending about 30 seconds a day cleaning them.  What’s my secret? Washcloths. Source I have a drawer of white washcloths next to my kitchen sink, and every day I pull out a new one.  I use the washcloth all day long for wiping down the counters, oven, microwave, etc.  At the end of the day I give my floor a… Read More

Kitchen Makeover Ideas and Transformations {2 Years in the Making}

  My kitchen has been through so many changes in the last 2 years.  When I look at pictures of it “way back when” I can hardly believe it’s the same kitchen! In this post I will give you some of my many kitchen makeover ideas and reveal all the transformations my kitchen has been through!   Here’s a picture of our kitchen the day we moved into our house.  White linoleum floors, old orange wood cabinets, beige walls; a perfect “blank” slate for me.     Four months–to the day–after we moved in we had “the flood” and got… Read More

Guest Bathroom Makeover, the Reveal!

Today I’m excited to reveal my spare bathroom makeover!  It’s been a whirlwind makeover but I’m in love with the way it turned out! Do you remember this post?  My bathroom was sad and had no identity.  It was filled with things from our previous home and, until now, it was the only untouched room in the house.  But not anymore! {Before pictures} Here is the mood board that I created using the inspirations I found at Apartment Guide and Moving Today. Today it looks like this!  Because I felt like this room needed more texture I asked my husband… Read More