Renting out your home can be a smart way to earn extra income, especially if you have a spare property or plan to be away for an extended period. However, it's not as simple as just handing over the keys and collecting rent like some people imagine. There are several important factors to consider and …
When we bought our first home in 2007, we had no idea what we were doing! We had a good friend that was a realtor that basically had to hold our hand through the whole process, and that is probably pretty common for first time home buyers. The second time around, we were prepared with …
If you work from home or are about to start working from home, a dedicated home office space is a great way to create a place that you can be the most productive. Having your own home office setup can be a massive lifesaver if you do any work from your home. If you think …
Your lawn is likely the first thing that people noticed when coming to your house. If it is not being cared for as it should be, then that is going to change how your home looks and feels and how much you and your family actually spend time in it. So what are some of …
There are many things that you can do to update your home. It can seem overwhelming, but if you make a list and start planning, things will come together. If you are planning to sell your home or if you just want to stay on top of home improvement projects, now is a good time …
Most families spend most of their time in their homes. For this reason, we need to make an effort to focus on making our homes safer, while using less energy to save on energy costs. We must also consider the environmental impact of our day to day lives. So where do we even begin? Is …
Are you looking to add a touch of personality and style to a room in your home? Creating an accent wall with wallpaper is an excellent way to achieve a stunning visual impact without breaking the bank or committing to a full room makeover! Whether you are updating a bedroom or office, or even creating …
It is that dreaded time of year when the days are so incredibly short and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) begins to creep up on many of us who crave the sunlight. I work from home, but even my living room with two windows, two skylights, and a ceiling light just are not cutting it today. …
Simple Storage Solutions for All of Your Athlete's Sports Gear contains affiliate links Now that we have three boys who love sports, we have seen exactly what it looks like to have three kids playing different sports. Since our oldest was 3, they have had many seasons of soccer, basketball, flag football, and one baseball …
As the mom of three boys, I can honestly say that my house is never truly clean. Because of the fact that we live in our house, there will always be crumbs, sticky residue on the table, spills, and other tiny evidences that our house is well lived in. It does not bother me as …
This post has been sponsored by Feather Home. All opinions are mine. Contains affiliate links. Since becoming an adult 21 years ago, I have moved many, many times. College alone had me moving in and out of two dorms, two apartments, and one house. Shortly afterwards, I got married and since then, we've lived in …
I walk outside and see a thin layer of green pollen on EVERYTHING. When I remove the grill cover or get the hose off of the holder to water the garden, pollen flies. With five people in and out of the house all day, I had to know how to clean the air in my …
Making Time For Yourself - Painted Mason Jar Succulent Planters Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to become a mom. I felt really prepared to have a baby, and I was, for the most part. What I was not ready for was just how to take care of a …
Have you ever considered if your family needs a home beverage fridge? There have been many days when I wanted to chill a bottle of water or juice and there was simply NOT any room in my refrigerator. Do you ever have that problem? Some days I wish for another fridge all together! Our family …
We live in Texas, so there is not really a specific "grilling season" or "BBQ season." The only time you cannot grill in Texas is when it is stormy outside, and even then, some may argue with that. Some of our favorite meals are made on the grill, from chicken wings, to fajitas, to of …
Spend any time on Facebook and Instagram and you will see countless memes about tired parents, overworked moms, and things that we should have done or wanted to do, but didn't, because we didn't have enough time. Cleaning our homes is important, yes, but there are ways to streamline this process. Have you ever considered …
We bought our first family home this summer and wow, has that been a lot of information to process and things to do! My husband and I bought a home over 10 years ago, before we had kids, but we sold that home when we moved a couple of years later due to a job …
Wireless audio systems are all the rage in home entertainment. If you have wondered how the sound compares between a wireless system and a traditional wired system, you would be right in asking questions. Oftentimes, the wireless systems mean lower quality and breaks in the sound. The Bowers & Wilkins Formation® Suite is the …
It has been about nine and a half years since we owned a home. We have been blessed to be able to live rent free as part of our compensation package both with the children's home we worked at and also my last job as a youth minister. There are pros and cons to owning …
This shop has been compensated. How to Get Through All That Comes With Moving to a New City After eight years in our current town, we will be moving to a different town soon. We have been sorting, packing, and getting ready for the day that we transplant our family and our belongings to a …
I know that we have heard the warnings....cold and flu season is here. Wash your hands, load up on vitamins and supplements, get plenty of sleep, etc. But there are some obvious things that we need to be doing to get rid of the germs in our house. I am not a super germaphobe, but …
My kitchen is where I spend most of my day. Making breakfast and lunches, loading and unloading the dishwasher, (sometimes multiple times a day,) cooking, baking, cleaning...the kitchen is my happy place. If you are like me, you want the kitchen to be a warm, comfortable, inviting place that also shows personality and …
I have been lucky enough to be a work-at-home mom for about 7+ years now. I always knew I wanted to be able to stay at home with my children, but was not sure how we were going to pull that off. When I became a blogger in 2011, our oldest was 2 and our …
While my love for Oui yogurt has had to slow down (I've switched to better for you nonfat Greek yogurt,) I still pick up those cute little glass jars as a treat from time to time. Remember how I repurposed glass yogurt jars for Fall and Halloween? I even made mini peanut butter pudding pies …
As a mom of three little boys, I find myself struggling to keep the bathroom clean. Some days I just want to shut the door and not think about it. And this week, that is exactly what I did! I shut the door and worked on something that I wanted to work on. I …
How To Upgrade Your Front Door For A More Elegant Look was brought to you by Zabitat. All opinions are mine. When we moved into our home over six years ago, the door looked great. It's amazing how three kids and six years have taken a toll on it. There were scratches, black spots, and …
The Instant pot is amazing, and the recipes are virtually endless. However, there are things to make with your Instant Pot other than just food. These tips will help you think outside the pot, and really help you create more options. 1. Natural remedies. Colds and allergies are with us all year long, and …
Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner. We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly! …
DIY Wooden Crate Planter And Storage post brought to you by Harvest. All opinions are mine. We spend much of our days outdoors now that it is Spring. Spending time in the garden, feeding and taking care of the chickens, or just playing outside. I find that my things tend to get scattered pretty …
I love Spring so much! I just love seeing the new, green leaves and plants, beautiful flowers, and baby animals! And the colors of Spring are just so happy! I am excited to share with you a fun collection of amazing Spring crafts, recipes, DIYs, and more from many of our outstanding members in the blogging community. I …
I am a big fan of upcycling old items to add something "new" to our house. I recently was able to gather a few vintage items from my grandmother's old house. It is a special way to remember her and also to put to use the things that would be thrown away or sold. I …
contains affiliate links The weather is warming up and it makes me SO happy! Even though we live in Texas, the warmer temperatures are a welcome relief, if the winter happened to be a mild one. I love everything about Spring. The color brought back to the outdoors, a warm, shining sun, baby animals, and …
Decluttering is a great way to instantly make your home appear cleaner and more organized. And it's a wonderful way to simplify your life, or make space for new things you truly need/want! But decluttering, despite all its positive results, can be pretty difficult to do. You don't have to be a hoarder to be …
I love decorating my home with seasonal printables. They are easy to display in a frame, simple to replace and store, as well. Plus, anything that helps the boys read something new and learn new Bible verses works for me! These two love verse printables that I am sharing with you today are love themed, …
I love the holiday season! Everything about the holidays are so special and memorable. I have fond memories of the delicious meals my mom would always prepare for Christmas, but I really had no idea how much work goes into each meal until I became an adult. And now I know....it is SO much work, …
Parenting is a crazy thing. We are given these little people to take care of and make sure they get all that they need. Some days, after I have made sure my three little guys get all their rest, water, fruits, protein, and veggies, I realize that I have not really taken care of myself. …
I am a lover of all things pumpkin spice. I am also a lover of all things coffee. Autumn is THE best time of the year for me because I can enjoy two of my favorite things! Pumpin Spice. Coffee. Bliss. Something that totally sets me off though, is when I am making my …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. The holiday season technically is not here yet, but we all know how quickly it will arrive! Now is the time to start planning holiday parties and festivities, and that means making sure your kitchen is ready for guests.
Basketball Bathroom Makeover + Hair Care for Boys! We have three boys and all of them LOVE basketball...probably because Daddy and I do, too! It is such a fun game to watch and play! I wanted to add a few basketball pieces to the boys' bathroom, but I did not want to go out …
