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The Throw Pillow Experiment

October 23, 2018 By Jackie

The Pillow Experiment - Can we live without throw pillows?

The pretty little throw pillows in my living room pissed me off. I never realized how much they bothered me before. Maybe because there was more room for them in our old house to be scattered around the floor without becoming a tripping … [Read more...]

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned by Getting Rid of Half Our Stuff

September 19, 2018 By Jackie

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned by Getting Rid of Half Our Stuff

Decluttering was an item on my to-do list for years. One I kept putting off. Until we decided to sell our house and downsize to an apartment less than half the size. Then, getting rid of stuff became priority number one. It was an essential … [Read more...]

Selling Your Home: 12 Affordable Ideas to Replace Family Photos

May 15, 2018 By Jackie

How to replace family photos when you're selling your home

So you know you’re supposed to take down family photos when you sell your home. The reason is so prospective buyers can imagine themselves living in your home. But what do you replace family photos with? I have a lot of experience with … [Read more...]

9 Home Staging Hacks You Need to Know for Selling Your Home

May 8, 2018 By Jackie

If you're getting ready to sell your home, you need to know these nine home staging hacks. Find out the easiest way to set up and keep your home ready for showings.

There are a lot of obvious things to do when staging your home to sell. You probably know you should declutter, clean off your counters, and remove family photos. But beyond that, a staged home should look clean, inviting, and stylish at … [Read more...]

Our New Designer Bathroom on a DIY Budget

May 3, 2018 By Jackie

Amazing modern DIY bathroom for under $1500—new tile shower, toilet, and vanity!

“I made a BATHROOM! From scratch. And the shower works!!!” That’s pretty much all I uttered to my husband for days after we finished our basement bathroom. Miracles do happen. This post contains affiliate links to the products shown. I … [Read more...]

Our Dining Room Turned Homework Room

April 10, 2018 By Jackie

Create an instant mudroom with wall hooks and a bench

We use our formal dining room at most twice a year. It was the most unused room in our entire home. Then my kids started using the big table for craft projects and homework and I got an idea. I always say it's important to make your home … [Read more...]

Our Bedroom Makeover Under $400

February 13, 2018 By Jackie

Master bedroom without dressers

We just finished a mini master bedroom makeover under $400. Instead of exchanging gifts for Christmas, we decided to give our master bedroom a facelift. For under $400, we got some new furniture and some new bedding to refresh our … [Read more...]

My Favorite Bullet Journaling Supplies for Beginners

February 5, 2018 By Jackie

These are the best, affordable bullet journaling supplies for beginners. She found dot grid journals for under $10!

Journaling supplies are fun, and we’ll get to my favorites in a moment. But the best pens and journals and erasers will not help if you don’t know how to use your bullet journal intentionally. So, before you browse the supplies, I recommend … [Read more...]

30-Day Whole Home Decluttering Challenge

January 30, 2018 By Jackie

Free progress tracker for 30-Day Whole Home Decluttering Challenge

Is it too early for Spring cleaning? I’m ready for some serious deep cleaning. Who’s with me? I’m starting by decluttering my whole home. And I'm making it a decluttering challenge! My guiding word this year is SIMPLIFY. To simplify … [Read more...]

How To Organize Folded Clothes Without Dressers

January 23, 2018 By Jackie

How to store and organize folded clothes without dressers using an inexpensive IKEA drawer unit

We got rid of every dresser in our house (except one that we use as a TV stand). All of our bedrooms are dresser free now. I want to show you how we store and organize folded clothes without dressers. First, you’re probably wondering why … [Read more...]

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