As a single mama with one income, I try to make my kid’s spaces fun, but not for a lot of money. I had done the playhouse hack for under $250, and it turned out cute, and so well, I wanted something for the background. I did an entire rainbow wall painting mural for less than $85 and it was customized to the colors. Before I started I researched a few rainbow wallpapers, which can be pricey, and I did not have the help, I would need to stick them on the wall. In addition, I did not want any damage to…
I curated a list of affordable wooden playhouses for kids and toddlers to paint and customize. Make a dreamy playhouse to fit your child’s personality. You can hack any outdoor wooden playhouse with any paint color, add accessories, and kitchens, make it a café, or anything you want! Moreover, you can even add your playhouse to your child’s playroom if you do not want to put it outdoors! You can see our fun playhouse for our playroom here. Or! You can leave these adorable outdoor wooden playhouses as is, build, and have fun! Outdoor Wood Playhouses! Shop Sweetwater Wooden Playhouse >>…
I love mini-anything. Dollhouses, playhouses, tiny homes. I love them all. When I was a kid, I always begged my parents for a playhouse. They had built a cabin in Utah, and I begged them to build a miniature version of the cabin. I never got my wooden playhouse as a kid, BUT as an adult, I have so many kids that I can make my, I mean, uh, their dreams come true 😉 So we did a wooden playhouse makeover on a budget and it turned out super cute! When my oldest daughter was around six, we built this…
I have a mission: To teach my kids the basics of cooking before they leave the house. My wish is for them to become better cooks than me or even slightly. Which my friends, I promise, is easy to do. We are sharing the best cookbooks for kids in 2023. Let’s get in the kitchen! My five-year-old, Harper, absolutely loves to help in the kitchen with fun recipes and make a mess 🙂 At nine years old, my son is a mini kid chef that loves to cook and has already perfected fried eggs on his own. We buy a…
My absolute favorite day of the year is the day that brings in Fall. The morning is crisp, and the air is cool and breezy. Fall is coming, which means sweaters, boots, cozy blankets, warm foods, hot drinks, and soft coffee cookies! Coffee Cookies, Pin for Later Coffee Cookies! This vintage coffee cookie recipe made by my great-grandma during the Great Depression. They are soft, light, best out of the oven and served with a hot cup of coffee. 1 cup cold coffee (use very strong coffee or espresso )2 eggs1 cups butter (two sticks room temperature) (just cold to…
If you feel you will struggle with co-parenting and communication in a high-conflict divorce, these are some items I put in my child custody agreement. I am not a lawyer but I wanted extra protection and boundaries. This also applies to child custody agreements if you were not married to your co-parent. After the first modification in our decree, I felt necessary items for my and my child’s well-being dealing with a combative ex that lacks boundaries. I pushed for “extras” during mediation because they are court-ordered and can be enforced. Here are some suggestions (I am not a professional,…
Divorce is hard. Divorce is devastating. However, it is not the end, and it can be the beginning of something amazing. This is an opportunity to start fresh and build a new life for yourself and your family. It may feel hopeless and sad right now; the pain of losing someone or your family is immeasurable. However, it is possible to rebuild your life and move on after divorce and come out happier and more at peace than ever. Divorce is not the end, and it is a beginning of a whole new you, a chance at happiness and peace—little…