I was blessed with five incredible younger sisters. Later on, I was fortunate to gain six additional  sister-in-laws, who I love and consider some of my closest allies. And on top of that, a network of female friends who motivate and root for each other. The loyalty that we have for one another is unparalleled, […]

Remember that commercial where Oprah says, “I LOVE bread”? That’s how I feel about rugs. I like to switch them up often (maybe a little too often…) because it’s a simple way to refresh a room and tie in new furniture/home decor. And when you shop at Boutique Rugs, it’s surprisingly affordable! Where most large […]

I started using essential oils over a decade ago. They have been a great supplement in our home for swapping out toxic ingredients for clean, natural options and solutions. If you don’t already use oils, and feel overwhelmed on how to start, I wanted to share some of the ways that we have utilized them, […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) When it comes to keeping my kids engaged and entertained in the home, each of my children have their preferred activities. One that has caught and kept the interest of all four of them for the past several years has been perler bead art. I seriously cannot convey how […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) Maintaining an orderly home and organizing the lives of six family members is not always fun… wait, who am I kidding? My Type A personality thrives off of streamlining systems! Ha!    After trying out a few dozen methods, I finally found what works best for us. We set […]

  (This post contains Amazon associate links) When we moved into our current home, the laundry room was a pretty standard, colorless space. It’s a super narrow room, so optimizing storage and functionality was a top priority. As a family of 6, I knew we would be spending a lot of time in there, and […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) “A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.”– Laurel Atherton   I’ll never forget the feelings of shock that came over me the moment we found out we were having a girl. I still look at her everyday in awe that she is […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) Over the past several months we have been slowly revamping our interior. We were needing some change, and wanted to create a more peaceful environment in our home. Our basement flex room is mainly used by our children and their friends to hang out, watch movies, play games, etc. […]

(This post contains Amazon associate links) One thing I’ve learned over the years is how important it is to have a personal sanctuary in your home. With the beautiful chaos of four energetic children, multiple jobs, persistent health issues, and a house that still doesn’t seem to clean itself, I have found a lot of […]

I don’t know what it is about new bedding, but it can dramatically change a space.  It’s an affordable way to mix things up without taking too much time or money.  I have been on the hunt for something new for our bedroom since we moved into our house last fall and when I found […]