Ready for a visit New Orleans but not sure it would be a family friendly trip? Not so fast – there are plenty of kid friendly activities in the Big Easy! Here’s how to fill 3 days in New Orleans with kids! This is Day 2 of our kid friendly three days in New Orleans…
Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids
It’s not all about Mardi Gras in The Big Easy! New Orleans is actually a pretty kid-friendly city! This New Orleans itinerary will show you plenty of things to do in New Orleans with kids!
Cozy Outdoor Fall Nights: Everything you need and it’s on sale!
We were welcomed back from our fall break trip to New Orleans with glorious fall weather! I don’t know about where you’re at, but here in Tennessee, we were all living through the summer that wouldn’t end. I wasn’t sure if we were ever going to get a reprieve. My crew has been dreaming of…
15+ Easy & Cheap Halloween Decoration Ideas
If you want to wow guests with your Halloween decor, but don’t have a lot of time or money, then these Halloween decoration ideas are for you! Who said cheap Halloween decorations can’t be fab too?! We just got back from spending a few days in New Orleans and that only put me more in…
Weekend Halloween Decorating Inspiration
We’re five days into October – is your home in Halloween mode yet? As most of you know, mine is – and it’s been there for a while! *insert evil laugh* I still have more halloween decorating ideas to share with you, but today I thought I’d share some of my own favorites from years…
DIY Glowing Cauldron for Halloween
Something’s brewing! And it only takes five minutes to whip up! Add a witch’s touch to your Halloween decorations with this glowing cauldron!
DIY Halloween Coasters
Don’t serve up Halloween cocktails without these creepy-glam Halloween coasters! Your guests will be impressed, but only you’ll know how easy they were to make using a free printable! No detail left untouched around here when it comes to Halloween! I shared the how-to for my Ouija Board Tray the other day for serving drinks…
DIY Ouija Board Halloween Tray
If you love the spooky feeling a ouija board can add to your Halloween decor, then this is the project for you! This DIY ouija board Halloween tray adds a creepy touch and is also great to use as a serving tray at your Halloween party!
Magic Crystal Ball: How to Make a Fortune Teller Crystal Ball for Halloween
This magic crystal ball really GLOWS! And guess what, it only requires three things and takes just about five minutes to make! Get ready to be the belle of the Halloween ball with this fortune teller crystal ball – no one will ever believe you made it yourself! Oh man, oh man, oh man! Am…
DIY Witch Costume: Homemade Witch Costume Tutorial
Ready to cast spells in style this Halloween? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this DIY witch costume! You’ll need a couple of thrift store finds, some tulle and a few other basic materials to whip up this homemade witch costume! The Circus and I were chatting about our Halloween costumes the other day….
20 High Style-Low Budget Knock Off Decor Projects
We’ve all been there – what we want isn’t what our pocketbook will allow. Bummer, right? Well these knock off decor DIY projects will give your home that high end look you love, without hurting your wallet.
Easy Red Carpet Party Backdrop
Throwing a VIP themed party? Here’s an inexpensive and simple to make red carpet party backdrop. Your guests will have a ball posing in front of this! Now that the Circus’ bathroom is finished and I’m finally able to come back up for air, I’m working to get caught back up on posting and finishing…
The Circus’ Colorful Bathroom Makeover Reveal
A bathroom makeover full of color and personality.
Primp and Pamper Bathroom Update: Week 3
Another week of the bathroom makeover and another week of me not getting as much done as I’d planned on. 😜 But… We do have fully painted trim and walls and……wallpaper! Wall Trim / Flooring / Wallpaper / Vanity I spent part of Sunday and all of Labor Day hanging wallpaper. I forgot how much of a chore it can be….
Bathroom Primp & Pamper: Week 2 Update
Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten as much done in the bathroom this past week as I would have liked to. Womp womp womp. There have been a few unexpected things that got added to my list, some things taking longer than expected and as I told my paint guy yesterday – “If I could actually get…
Hold Onto Your Britches Season
This post is in partnership with iRobot®. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’m not sure where August has gone. One day I’m dropping the kid off for her first day back to school, thinking about all the work I’ve got to get caught up on…
Black and White Dining Room Mini-Makeover
Sometimes living in black and white isn’t so boring and this black and white dining room proves it! You just need a few shots of color to add into the mix! Don’t miss the decorating ideas in this glam dining room!
Bathroom Primp & Pamper: The Circus’ Bathroom Before Pics and Plans
When we bought the 70’s Landing Pad, we were very much focused on getting it remodeled as quickly as possible and getting in. While waiting to close, I remember having grand design plans for nearly every space in the house, but when we finally closed and as we worked on replacing flooring, gutting bathrooms, etc.,…
Free Printable VIP Pass
Use this free printable VIP pass for your next special event, party or just for your kiddos to have fun with! Simply print, cut out and place in a lanyard!
How to Cover Damaged Bathroom Walls on a Budget
Looking for a simple and super affordable way to cover damaged bathroom walls left behind by old wall tile? We’ve been there too. We had little budget and lots of damaged wall in one of our bathrooms. Our solution cost us less than $100 – and it looks great!
Easy DIY Room Divider
Looking for an easy way to divide a space without it being permanent? This DIY room divider screen might just be your answer! It’s super simple to make and it’s easily removable! I know many people are all about “open concept” when it comes to homes these days. People want their kitchen, living and dining…
DIY Kids Microphones – Great party favors!
This easy-to-make kids microphone will make any little guy or gal feel like the star of their own show! These are perfect for everyday play, but also make great party favors as well! Best of all – this toy microphone is simple and affordable to make. Since summer has ended and both of my crew…
My Go-To Bags for Stress Free Family Travel + Packing Tips
As you all know, my little family loves to take a trip. Since the kid was a baby, we’ve always done our usual yearly and sometimes bi-yearly beach trip. As she’s gotten older though, we’ve been able to expand destinations that include a bit more exploring – there was no one happier than her mama when we went to Boston and this kid happily skipped along the Freedom Trail asking a zillion questions.
Tips for Snagging the Best Deals on Woot + My Scores
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about Woot – one of my go-to places for snatching up products at deep discounts that I can’t always buy at my go-to thrift stores. 🙂 I also told you about their upcoming birthday week and all the great deals they would be having.
Well, I kept a close eye on their site in case they had anything we’d been holding out on purchasing or in case I saw any great potential gift items for the holidays. I ended up walking away from their birthday week with a few fantastic bargain purchases….