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Stay-at-Home Mom Habits for Better Productivity and Mental Health
Are you a stay-at-home mom? If you are, you are in the right place! In this blog post, I will discuss seven stay-at-home mom habits that I like to stick to. These will help you stay busy and maintain your mental health. I am proud to be the mama to a very sweet and very active one-year-old girl. As my life has gotten busier, it’s often easy for certain habits to fall to the wayside. For example, I rarely am seen out of yoga pants these days. My hair is usually in a messy bun to keep it away from little hands. The life of a mama is hectic, so…
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Best Etsy Finds: Gift Ideas and Items for Your Home
I adore looking at products for sale on Etsy, but I rarely buy anything. This is because my preference is for buying secondhand at thrift stores. I love the thrill of the hunt and getting a good deal. However, I have occasionally turned to Etsy for things I wouldn’t have been able to find thrifting or that I couldn’t make on my own. In this post I’ll explore a few of my best Etsy finds. Etsy is a great place to purchase unique handmade items or curated vintage finds. It’s also great to know that your purchase is supporting a small business over a large corporation. When I find a…
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How God Protects Our Children
Every day as I put my one-year-old daughter to bed, my prayer is, “Thank you Lord, for keeping her safe and healthy.” As a parent, safety is something I now have to think about all the time. I am the mama to a very active little girl. She loves to explore and often, unknowingly, puts herself in harm’s way. Part of my job as a mother is think about her safety and guard her little life. However, there are some things I can’t protect her from. Which leads me to wonder about how God protects our children. Is Anywhere Safe? There are tragedies that happen in this very unsafe world.…
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Tea Party Bridal Shower
My younger sister Lindsey is getting married in October, so recently we threw her a tea party bridal shower. She loves tea and she’s also an avid reader, so the décor included lots of books, teapots, and teacups. I planned the menu for the shower, made tea sandwiches, and baked some desserts. My mom created charcuterie teacups and handled all of the gorgeous table arrangements. My sister Lisa planned some fun games to play during the shower. The shower was a great success! We were all happy with how things came together and everyone really enjoyed the afternoon. Read on for some inspiring photos from the shower, plus get some…
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Faux Orchid Thrift Flip: How to Repot a Floral Arrangement
I recently embarked on an out of state thrifting adventure with my husband and daughter. We drove around Pennsylvania to some thrift stores that we like to visit from time to time, including Second Avenue Thrift Superstore and Goodwill. On the trip, one of my favorite scores was this potted faux orchid. According to the sticker on the bottom, this was originally from Pottery Barn and was selling for $50. I got it for just $5! This is definitely considered a steal in my book. I love orchids, but whenever I buy real ones they always end up dying after a few weeks. I was excited to score this one…
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Things to Collect: Eight Collections from My Home
One of the words that I would use to describe my style is definitely traditional, and the hallmark of any traditional home is that is is full of collected items. Traditional style is a treasure trove of amazing things to collect, including beloved china collections, gorgeous artwork, and so much more! I took inventory of the collections in my home and realized that I have about eight notable collections going. They are of various sizes, and some are composed of just a few items while others have possibly over 50 items. Follow along as I take you on a tour of eight different collections that I treasure in my home.…
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How to Style a Buffet Table
A buffet table is a classic piece of furniture that many people have in their homes. It can provide lots of storage for serving pieces, table linens, and other accessories. Learning how to style a buffet table also brings with it an amazing opportunity to create an eye catching style moment in your home. Figuring out how to style a buffet table can feel overwhelming, especially if yours is a large size. What types of accessories will look best on your buffet? How should these accessories be arranged? Do you need to fill up all of the space, or leave some room for your décor to breathe? If you’re looking…
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DIY Dollar Tree Foam Pumpkins – 3 Ways to Decorate Them
The Dollar Tree is chock full of craft supplies and cute fall décor. Much of it is quite generic andsometimes a bit cheesy, but there are still plenty of ways to customize this inexpensive décor to suiteyour style. I found three foam pumpkins and decided to upcycle them to match my living room! Using supplies from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby, I was able to create three colorful pumpkins that lookelegant and edgy. Gather your supplies and then follow these simple tutorials to create your own! Pumpkin #1: Edgy Studded Pumpkin Supplies: A foam pumpkin, studded push pins available at Dollar Tree, a hot glue gun and some acrylicpaint in…
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7 Classy Pumpkin-Themed Fall Décor Ideas for Traditional Homes
Fall is just around the corner, and with that comes fall decorating! You may already have a Pinterest board packed full of fall decorating inspiration. I personally enjoy crafting my own fall décor, but there’s also plenty of beautiful options available ready-made. Just browse your favorite home store and you’re sure to find plenty of inspiration! If you’re like me, you may not always enjoy the pre-made options for fall décor. Often, what I find in stores is a little too kitschy or farmhouse-y for my taste. I prefer options that fit with my traditional and vintage style. I always aim to keep my fall décor looking classy and gorgeous!…
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How to Style Mini Pumpkins for Fall Decorating (5 Ways)
Mini pumpkins are so cute, and you can find them both real and faux to use in your fall decorating. They come in many colors and varieties! I recently purchased a few white mini pumpkins from Hobby Lobby. They are priced at $3.99 each, but I got them 40% off. Finding ways to style these pumpkins was so much fun! As I experimented, I came up with five different ways to show off these little cuties. Read on for five different ways to utilize your tiny pumpkins this fall. Style them on a bookshelf You can use your small pumpkins to jazz up a bookcase or shelf. In this case,…
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