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DIY Honeycomb Arched Backdrop
I bought some honeycomb balls and decorations back in 2023 for Graham's first birthday party. When I decided on Sonny's birthday party theme of One in the Sun, I know they would be perfect for another backdrop idea! I wanted to do an arch backdrop but I debated making...
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How To DIY Fringe Garland Backdrop
I saw fringe garland backdrops on Pinterest and quickly did a deep dive into researching them. I found the original post from Deb Trette's Instagram and was ready to make this backdrop for Sonny's first birthday party. The birthday party was supposed to be outside at...
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One in the Sun First Birthday Details and Decorations
We have ANOTHER one year old and no, I'm not ok!! I thought the first year with Graham flew by but WOW did Sonny's first year fly by in lightning speed. I tossed around the idea of not throwing a big birthday party for Sonny but I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. I...
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The Perfect Calming Winter Playlist
I feel the need to have different music for every season. Having a set playlist for each season makes me feel like I'm living a truly aesthetic, main character life. Even when I'm wiping snot from runny noses all day and dodging sickness left and right. IYKYK. In the...
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How To Hang a Wreath on a Window for Christmas
I found mini wreaths online in the beginning of November that I loved for a GREAT price ($12 each) and ordered them immediately. I envisioned them hanging inside our large back windows and was so excited to get them all set up. After looking at a few different ways to...
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Decorate with Dried Fresh Cut Hydrangeas for Fall Decor
A bit delayed in posting this idea but it's something that is SO simple, it can be a decorating hack for every fall season moving forward. So what is this simple decorating hack? Flowers from your garden for FALL, not just summer! Keep reading to see what I mean. I'm...
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Our Updated TV Console Using a Sideboard Cabinet
As Graham gets older, we started to acquire more and more toys. Now with 2 babes in the house, even more toys will fill the house. We DIY'd a built in bookcase in Graham's room to help organize toys in his room but we quickly started needing more organization for...
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DIY Built In Bookshelves and Desk Part 2
Our DIY built in bookshelves and desk project is finallyyyy complete! It took about a year betwen completing phase 1 of the project and phase 2. Read about part 1 here!! With baby 2 on the way, we knew we wanted Graham to be fully moved in and settled in his room...
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How We Did a Disney World Vacation with a Toddler
We went on a Disney World trip for Graham's first trip and my birthday in mid December. It was such a wonderful, memorable trip for just the 3 of us! We stayed on property, went to the parks, ate some yummy food, and enjoyed a slowed down version of Disney. I always...
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Our 2023 Year of Home Renovations and DIYs
Every year I like to recap the work we've done in the house whether it was a big renovation or a small DIY. It shows how much you've been able to accomplish in a year even if there were not huge projects. Not everything needs to be crazy before and afters or work that...
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