Assert your need for personal boundaries with the "I Need My Space Sweatshirt" from Jarastyle's Personal Space Collection. This cozy sweatshirt is a stylish declaration of your preference for personal space and solitude, perfect for introverts, thinkers, and anyone who cherishes their independence. With the clear and r

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I had a very bland, very cream entryway in need of some major love and attention. Since plank walls are trending everywhere right now, I decided to hop on the b…

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Here are all my best tips and ideas of things to think about while you are designing your Ikea craft room!

From food and drinks to decorations and outfits, these are my best tips on how to throw an Oktoberfest party at home!

I take a ton of pictures! Not only for the blog, but also of my kiddos and things around my home. It can be very tiring trying to find new places and backgrounds for photos, and sometimes I need a quick change without going far. I had seen so many tutorials for DIY backdrops …

I haven't bought a single maternity clothing item this time around. And I really didn't have much during my first pregnancy either. Call me cheap - whatever. I'll sport my shorts sitting way too low, exposing the bottom part of my tummy like a a bad plumber's crack scene. Luckily for all the pregnant ladies of the world, legs don't need special maternity clothing. So expose them - prego or not! And do this one simple move for insanely toned legs. Pin It! This barre-inspired isometric move will not disappoint. I'm telling you, if you want to work your legs

What are the COOL and CHEAP things to do with teenager friends when bored? These budget-friendly activities will have your friends coming back for more.

Today's musical selection: If I ever get done priming and sanding all the pieces in my lifetime, I will need to paint them. Pretty much everything needs to be painted before the house is assembled. So to make any progress, I had to decide on an exterior color scheme, a project that resulted in almost as much endless waffling on my part as the original decision of what to build. I looked on the web for pictures of "Painted Ladies" because I wanted my house to have a Victorian look. Pinterest is a great source for this, just go there and type in Painted Ladies and you'll hit the jackpot. This was a good site also: http://www.paintedladies.com It also happened that we had a vacation planned, and we went to Cape May during this period. Cape May is one of my favorite place on earth, and yet I ams so obsessed with working on this Miniature House that I was borderline annoyed by the interruption the trip presented. While we were there I had lots of Victorian architecture to look at for inspiration, and I also found a little fireplace in an antique shop, so the trip was satisfying on many levels. I took this picture on Gurney Street, both for color schemes and because the design of the houses kind of reminded me of the Strawberry Patch: Victorian Houses in Cape May, New Jersey I took the picture of the Delsea House below because of the fancy wood trim. The Strawberry Patch kit came with some trims that I thought were kind of unrealistic, but as it turns out they are taken from actual Victorian style houses: The Delsea House, Cape May NJ Curlicue Trim from the Delsea Curlicue Trim from the Strawberry Patch Porch Balusters from the Delsea Porch Balusters from the Strawberry Patch But I digress, because I was talking about picking a color scheme. So all of this research was interesting but didn't get me anywhere in terms of making a decision. What I finally did, at the advice of my wonderful husband Bob, was to take a trip to the Home Depot to get paint brochures. They do the work! Here is the Behr brochure I picked up. It contained dozens of designer-approved color schemes all mapped out for me: The brochure is many pages long, so it didn't completely eliminate the angst and indecision, but at least I knew that whatever colors I finally picked would look good together. So after much consideration, I settled on the color scheme at the bottom right on the page above, because it is similar to a real house that I see and admire on the way to church every Sunday. I record the colors here for my future reference: Walls: Behr Pale Sagebrush - No. ECC-38-1 Shutters: Behr Sea Fern - No. ECC-38-3 Trim: Behr Ultra Pure White - this is different from the color scheme, but I preferred the pure white You can buy little sample pots of all these paints for $2.99 each at Home Depot, so you don't have to spend a fortune on full size cans. I bought two pots of the Sagebrush and one of each color for the shutters and trim, which should be enough. Behr paint sample pots have screw tops, which is so much nicer than dealing with traditional paint can lids. Naturally, as soon as I got the sample pots home I realized that I totally should have picked one of the other color schemes. But I am going to try not to be so crazy and stick with what I chose. So now I can start painting!

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Evernote is free desktop download that works like a large reference file. I like to call it my "external brain." What is great about this application is that you can store documents, photos, and webpages all in the same place. Everything is keyword searchable. What is really cool is that any text that appears in your photos is also keyword searchable inside Evernote. If you are new to Evernote, here is a list of 21 ways how you can use Evernote to get you better organized this year:

Before I had my bedroom closet updated, I thought having a "walk-in" closet was the only way my husband and I could share a closet. Turned out, we just needed a…

11 of the best low light indoor plants for your home. These houseplants are excellent for your living room, bathroom or any room that is fairly dark.

Teaching area and perimeter in your upper elementary math class? This blog post shares a collection of ideas for teaching area and perimeter!

This step-by-step block printing lesson teaches how to do linocut and foam printing with your students complete with block printing supplies and videos.

This picture dictionary will help you to identify the stitches even if you don't know the names! Choose from a menu of about 200 stitches below—just click over the picture and go directly to the respective tutorial page. It's the first time all...

Congratulations! You are a new pet owner. Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most exciting times. Hopefully, you did a lot of research on what breed would be best for your family and you have set rules for the entire family about how to treat and take care of the new puppy.

Looking for tips and tricks for setting up a tiny home office? We cover everything from choosing the right desk and chair to maximizing storage space and creating a comfortable and pretty working space.

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Brag Bracelets are an awesome classroom management tool and have been super popular in my classroom. Students work hard to earn them and are super excited when they receive one! I particularly love the fact that students get to take them home which helps to create a positive teacher/parent communication channel. Save 30% with the MEGA BUNDLE here: ♥ Brag Bracelets - THE MEGA BUNDLE This sampler pack includes 24 different BLACK AND WHITE brags bracelets to use for multiple occasions. I print them on bright colored paper and they look super cute!!! The brag bracelets that are included are: ♥ I am a Kind Friend ♥ I am a Helpful Class Member ♥ I am a Good Listener ♥ I am an Awesome Writer ♥ I am a Math Wiz ♥ I am a Reading Champion ♥ I am a Spelling Superstar ♥ I am a Neat Writer ♥ I am a Hard Worker ♥ I am a Terrific Leader ♥ I have an Awesome Attitude ♥ I am a Clean Desk Champion ♥ I am a Playground Hero ♥ I am a Great Team Member ♥ I am a Bucket Filler ♥ I had an Awesome Day ♥ Ask Me About: ♥ I lost a tooth today ♥ It’s My Birthday ♥ Happy Holidays ♥ Merry Christmas ♥ Happy Halloween ♥ Happy St Patrick’s Day ♥ Happy Easter ♥ Blank Need a specific pack? See it here: ♥ Brag Bracelets - Color Sampler Pack ♥ Brag Bracelets - Behavior Edition ♥ Brag Bracelets - Subject Edition ♥ Brag Bracelets - Special Days Edition Take a look at these Brag Awards too! ♥ Brag Awards ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]

How to take and edit black and white pictures. Have you been wondering how to take and edit your very own black and white pictures without going to a professional photographer and spending hundreds of dollars? I had been wanting to do this for my own kids and I was successful with only using my iPhone! I think they turned out pretty great! What you'll need- -A blank, preferably white or light colored, wall. -iPhone (or phone...

I’m so excited to have my friend Morgan guest posting today. I’ve tried adult coloring books for relaxation and fun, but haven’t tried hand lettering yet. After reading her post, I’m excited to get started! Hand Lettering for Beginners If you’ve ever checked out the DIY section of Pinterest, you’ve probably seen some gorgeous hand […]

This Flatbread recipe doesn't use any yeast, it's super easy to make and always turns out perfect! Making flatbread at home is a lot easier than you think!

Scarf play is an excellent opportunity for preschool children to learn many developmental skills while swishing, floating, waving and tossing scarves. What looks like just fun and games is actually enhancing your child’s development in multiple areas.

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2 ingredient recipe that gets rid of flies and keeps them from coming back! Great for camping too.

My hallway was very plain and dark. It needed some sprucing up. "OMG, this is amazing! I have a dark hallway and I am stealing this idea!" said a reader: Wow! We weren't expecting THIS

This is my billy bookcase pantry project. IKEA billy bookcases and oxberg doors make a fabulous pantry cabinet in the kitchen.

Supplies: →One sheet of foam insulation board. I bought this at Home Depot for $12. It measures 4′ x 8′ x 1/2″. The foam insulation board actually consists of a 1/2″ piece of foam with a paper layer on both sides. The back side of this board is a metallic paper. These foam […]