DIY

How to Faux Stain a Painted Door

I’m sharing how I took my front door from being painted blue, to looking like a stained wood. It’s an easy project that won’t even take you a full afternoon.

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Back-to-School Supplies

As it gets closer to August, my mind always goes to all of the things each of my kids will need. Binders, backpacks, pens, calculators, clothes, and everything else that’s required to school. I went to Walmart to browse what they have for back-to-school–so let me show you what I found!

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Recipes

Homemade Spudnuts – Donut Recipe

Yes, did you know you can make the most delicious homemade donuts with ingredients you probably have in your pantry? The secret ingredient to these donuts is adding mashed potatoes.

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Luxe Look for Less: Workout Clothes

If you’re like me, you wear workout clothes not only during exercise, but during projects! If so, you want quality pieces that aren’t going to break the bank! I’m here to show you that you don’t need to spend hundreds to have a great selection on quality pieces.

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Kinetic Sandbox for Kids

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Kinetic Sandbox for Kids

Summer break can be ROUGH if your kids are constantly complaining that they are bored or there is “nothing to do”. I was determined to find activities that would keep them entertained for longer than 5 minutes, and I think I hit it out of the park with this one. Kinetic Sand Sanbox!

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Back to School Fashion

Can you believe we are already nearing the Back to School season? Summer always goes by way too fast. While we still have a little over a month left of summer, it’s never too early to prepare, especially when there are amazing deals on kids clothing.

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Rug Roundup: How to Select the Best Rug & Secure it Down

I’m sharing how I keep my rugs from moving around on both LVP and Carpeted areas! Also explore all of the amazing rug options that are perfect for every space in your home.

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DIY

How to Live Through a Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen renovations can be tricky especially if you plan to continue to live in your house through the renovation. Here’s a few life saving tips to help you survive time without a functioning kitchen.

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DIY

Backyard Sunken Fire Pit

Build a sunken Firepit or cinderblock seating for your Firepit area. Here’s how we did it.

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Meet Christine Gummersall, a mother of 4, coach's wife, former Labor and Delivery nurse, and self taught DIYer who decided to take a sledge hammer to her 1950's bathroom over a decade ago and hasn't stopped tackling her honey-do list since.  Folow along as christine breaks down the pretty afters, by showing the whole how to process and empowers you to STOP waiting, and START creating a home you love, with your own two hands! 

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