Using Social Stories to Prepare for New Experiences
Have you ever heard of a social story? This is something we learned about in therapy with our daughter. They are extremely helpful when we are introducing new concepts, new situations, or stuff she's never done before. And while our daughter is autistic, this actually works for pretty much any kid in any situation: kids with anxiety, kids that don't have anxiety, or kids that just need that additional structure knowing what's going to happen when they have a new experience.
5 Things to Do When You Stay in Tulum, Mexico
In my last blog post, I talked about why you should stay in Tulum, Mexico. Now, I'm talking about 5 activities you should do when you are in Tulum. Some of these are local to Tulum, some of them are little day trips, and some of them are just an hour or two away, but in my opinion they all are a must.
Why You Should Stay in Tulum, Mexico
In 2022, we went to Maya Riviera in Mexico for the first time. We stayed in Tulum instead of Cancun like most people. Here are the reasons why we decided to stay in Tulum and why you should stay in Tulum too!
Painted Wood Stools
If you have kids, you know it’s necessary to have a stool in your bathroom. However, most of the time adding a bulky stool can totally throw off the aesthetic of your space. Let me show how I customized stools to add to our bathrooms.
Baby Boy Nursery Reveal
Our third floor which has served as our guest room, our playroom, and basically a catch-all is now being turned into the nursery. I needed to find the right space for everything and it was therefore kind of a multi-step process, but I'm so happy with how it turned out. Let me walk you through the process of transforming this into the nursery space!
Spring & New Baby Tile Mat Ideas
All right tile mat fans! Last month, when I did the Valentines Day tile mat ideas, I promised that I had some more designs in store. I have some spring and new baby tile mat designs for you today I know you're going to love.
Kreg Cutting Guide Tool Tutorial
Last month, I went over the basics of how to use a circular saw. In that post, I promised I would show you how to use a cutting guide so you can get the perfect cuts every time. We will go over how to use two different Kreg cutting guides. Lets get started!
Simplifying Mornings with a Clothing Choice Board
Jackie was having a hard time getting dressed in the morning. It seemed to be very overwhelming and causing a lot of anxiety for her which made our mornings really hard. So we talked to her therapy team and we came up with this idea of a clothing choice board.
Upgrading Your Builder Grade Mirror
When I redid our loft bathroom, I really liked how big the mirror was, especially in comparison to the rest of the space because this is a really massive bathroom. However, after I redid everything else, I realized the mirror just looked bare and contrasted with the rest of the space. I decided to build a custom frame for it!
First Floor Update
In order to get ready for baby number two to come, we needed to rearrange and redo our first floor to accommodate our TV and our play area. I knew that I wanted to add extra storage, and from there it just snowballed into a whole first floor makeover. So, follow along to see what I did!
Baby Items I Bought for Baby #2
With a new baby comes a lot of new purchases. Since the last time we had a baby was almost 6 years ago there are so many new baby items that have come out that I’m SO excited to try! So let’s do a round up of the new things that I have already bought, am planning to buy, have been gifted, and have registered for.
Jackie’s Bathroom
I decided to take Jackie’s builder basic bathroom and step it up a notch. It needed to be more functional. We needed more space for hanging stuff that was not on the back of the door and I wanted it to reflect her style. It’s amazing what a change in hardware, some paint, and a little bit of shiplap can do to transform a space!