Feeding 4 kids dinner that everyone likes is a tough job. I am not one of those mom’s that will make 5 different meals between 4 teens and 2 adults (Sean’s not picky, I can feed him anything). Also, keeping the ones that are hungry all the time (ahem – Grant) is a daunting task. So, I’ve come to rely…
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As a wedding gift my wonderful-designer-sister-in-law did a mini makeover in our bedroom. But, there is one wall that we just have a giant TV on and no art. I was trying to figure out a way to add a little art to the wall without it costing us too much and without it being too intrusive, in case I…
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Birthdays in my family are a big deal. I’m talking sneaking-over-to-the-cousins-house-at-night-to-decorate-their-rooms-while-they-are-sleeping kind of big deal (with parents permission of course). So, birthdays end up being this never-ending extravaganza. Friends parties, family party, special breakfast, lunch brought to school, special dinner… it never ends. So, when my niece had her birthday this week, AND it happened to be a pajama party,…
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Last summer, when we got married and combined our households, we were left with a lot of overage. One of those items was Sean’s, newish, queen bed. Since it was slightly larger than my 16 year old’s full mattress, we donated that one to my mom and gave Analiese the queen. Since we got rid of all of Sean’s other…
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Typically, the question is, should you splurge or save on furniture. Usually, you want to splurge on pieces that are classic, you LOVE the style and are big statement makers in your room and are planning on keeping for years. That would usually apply to Sofas and chairs, case-goods and cabinetry. Smaller items that can be switched out easily or…
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