I grew up living in a tiny coastal home, and with 5 brothers and sisters, we definitely ran out of space occasionally! When I turned 9, my Mom made a murphy bed and gave it to me as a birthday present. Both me and my siblings thought it was the coolest! A bed that […]
12 Summer Crafts (and Projects!) For Girls of All Ages
Entertaining your kids throughout the summer can be seriously difficult. I have two girls, and I think that they are even harder to entertain than my son sometimes! To keep your daughters entertained and off each others’ backs, try making one of these 12 summer crafts with them! They’re so much fun, for kids […]
10 Pool Party Planning Tips
Although we live on the beach, my kids love to throw a good pool party for all of their friends, and so do I! There’s something awesome about getting everyone together for a chance to cool off. Planning a pool party can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out my […]
The Simple Way to Remove Sand From Your Skin
I have vivid memories spending my summers buried in the sand as I grew up, and I am so excited to share those same memories with my kids. Spending summers on the coast comes with a whole lot of fun, and a whole lot of sand. I’ve dealt with many a meltdown involving an […]
10 Candles You Can Make for Less Than $1
I am a self proclaimed candle addict. I buy a few candles every time I find myself at Target. As annoying as my budding candle collection is, my husband and kids love to come home to a house that smells good. Instead of spending all of your extra money on store-bought candles, you can […]
How to Repurpose a Boring Dresser
Are you like me? Do you have at least two dressers in your attic that you have absolutely NO current need for? Are you also unwilling to let those dressers go? I thought so! You and I might be one in the same 😉 But really, I found myself upstairs the other day and […]