How I Afford My DIY Projects
ne of the most commonly asked question that I get is: how do you afford to do all of these DIYs? DIY can be expensive, but it's usually less expensive than hiring it out to someone else. So let me tell you some of my tips for doing DIY on a budget.
Our Stairs Basket System
As you know, our home is neurodivergent. We have two adults a six year old and an infant with a combination of ADHD, autism and anxiety. Even with all of the stuff that I have done to help reduce the clutter in our house, we somehow still end up accruing a lot of clutter. So one of the things that I have done to combat the clutter is having a basket system in place on our stairs. Don't know what a basket system is? Stick around and I'll explain it.
How We Prep for the New School Year
The new school year can be hard. There are so many changes with new teachers, new routines, new friends and new experiences. It is so exciting but all of the changes can be hard for kids. So today I'm sharing the five things that we do to help the transition back into school go a little more smoothly.
DIY Princess Letters
When Jackie was a baby I made cute personalized Minnie Mouse decor letters for Jackie's room. However, I felt like she grew out of them. So I decided to change them up for my princess loving girl. I got MDF letters and tulle from Walmart and got to work!
Duvet Hacks Everyone Needs
Duvets can be frustrating. There are multiple steps to get them set up, sharing with a partner can be a nightmare and they always seem to end up in a puddle inside the cover at the bottom of your bed. However, I have a few tips that are going to make having/using a duvet a breeze.
DIY Cabinet Pull Outs
Something I've wanted to do since we've moved into this house I've been frustrated with the lower cabinets in our kitchen. There is a lot of space, but it is so hard to get to anything. I knew that I wanted to install cabinet pullout drawers for two of the lower cabinets so that we can better utilize this space. Let's get started!
Family Emergency Kit
We live in a part of the country that has a lot of tornadoes, and three years ago there was a massive tornado that tore through our area. I've always been taught to have emergency kits for my family, but that tornado really solidified that need for me. Now, I try to be really vigilant about going through our kits every year to make sure they're up to date and we don't have anything that needs to be replaced. This year we have a new little person in our house, so I figured I'd take you along in the process of changing out our old ones while also making a new one. Let's get started!
How to Use a Pocket Hole Jig
I love any tools that make my life easier, and using a pocket hole jig is one of those tools. I've had my Kreg pocket hole jig for about seven years now, and it has been well loved and well used. However, it's missing a bit and I am doing much bigger projects now so it was time for a new toolI. I'm so excited about it, so I'm going to assemble it and show you how it works. Let's get started!
5 Ways to Create a More Neurodivergent Accessible Home
As you know we have individuals with autism, anxiety and ADHD in our home. I want to share 5 tips on how we make our very neurodivergent home more safe, accessible and healthy.
How to Get the Closet of Your Dreams Without Breaking the Bank
When we moved into our house in 2020, I knew I wanted to redo our primary bedroom closet. It had wire shelving that I hate and wasn't utilizing the space efficiently. I started off with an IKEA design. However, our closest IKEA is two hours away. It didn't have everything we needed and it was going be $250 to ship and some of it wouldn't even be able to ship. I decided to use things we had and buy some other things to fit the space and make it on my own.
How to Fix Antique Furniture
We have a set that was my grandmother's from childhood, so it is over a hundred years old. It is the small vanity, a tall dresser, and then what used to be a set of twin beds that my parents had combined into a queen bed. The head board is two headboards combined into one. There is a distinct seam where the two bed frames were combined. The issue we have is that on the footboard of the bed frame at very bottom there is a rippled detail piece. This piece is starting to come off, the glue has worn away and some of the dowels are breaking. So I decided to take a look at it and see if there was something I could do to fix it. It's a very sentimental piece that I know my parents don't want to have to get rid of. So I decided to take a look at it and see if there was something I could do to fix it.
Our Experience with ARFID
I always thought Jackie was a picky eater, but when she was 3.5 she was diagnosed Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID. I learned that her "picky eating" was actually much more than that.