We carve pumpkins every year the night before Halloween. It’s a family tradition! While we are definitely planning on carving pumpkins this year, I want to let my kiddos unleash their inner Picasso! These painted pumpkins are great for artists of all levels. Use real pumpkins, or fake ones that will last for years to […]
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips You Will Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and you know what that means. Time to travel to spend the holiday with family! Everyone knows that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, both on the road and in the air. But if you have a family that lives far away, […]
Go Coastal With These DIY Home Decor Ideas
Even if you don’t live on the beach, you can definitely bring some coastal into your home decor. Whether you buy these ideas, or DIY them, you can’t miss a few of my favorite coastal home decor ideas! Scroll to the end of the post (or click on the images) to see where I got […]
BYOB: Bring Your Own Blanket/ Airlines’ DIRTY Little Secret
I travel often. But I firmly stand by the words: “flying sucks.” Because it does. It totally does. The novelty of this gigantic flying bus wore off when I was little. Not only is the experience itself a little bit terrifying, but the plane is always a little too cold for my liking. When I fly, […]
Hurricane Preparedness Kit: Sink or Swim?
Though I’ve lived in a coastal region for virtually my entire life, it didn’t occur to me that I would have to create a hurricane preparedness kit for my own home as an adult. Growing up, my parents always took care of that sort of thing! When my husband and I were faced with our first […]
10 Things You Should Know About Staining Wood
Just last month I decided that a bench in my home desperately needed a bit of a makeover. After a few days of toying with different color options, I decided a coat of stain would best suit the piece! Now, I do my fair share of DIY projects, but I rarely apply a coat of […]