What's In My Toddler's Easter Basket
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
I may be the worst Mom ever but I did not have an Easter basket prepared for my son's first Easter last year. I honestly had zero clue what to put in an Easter basket for a 1 month old. So, I'm making up for it this year with a fun toddler Easter basket and on a budget of course! The whole basket cost less than $25!
How To Age Galvanized Metal
Sunday, March 25, 2018
I know we've all heard of the 'Ikea hack' but what about the 'Target Dollar Spot hack'. Maybe it doesn't roll off the tongue as easily but i'm officially making it a thing with today's post! I was recently wandering the aisles of my happy place aka Target when I came across this adorable metal watering can. I plopped it in my card and took her home with me to be displayed in our entryway. After walking past it a few times I felt it looked too new so I decided to try my hand at aging metal!
How to Make Custom Map Art
Monday, March 19, 2018
I cannot believe I have let over two months go by since the New Year New Room Refresh ended to post this DIY Map Art tutorial! This fun map art was part of my original room mood board and my DIY version turned out so much better than I was expecting!
Walmart Time and Tru Collection: A few faves!
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Hey there! I was putting my little down for a nap this morning and scrolling the internet like I always do when I came across Walmart's website and noticed a banner promoting their new clothing line for women called Time and Tru! Shopping for clothes has kind of been a no go for me lately because we are on such a tight budget. I may find the occasional sale item but getting a new spring/summer wardrobe was really not in the budget- until now! I am so pumped to go see what I can put together for less than $100!
Gift Guide For Him + a GIVEAWAY!
Friday, March 9, 2018
This post is sponsored by JORD watches.
I am all about testing out new topics here on R&R at home recently! Today, I am talking all about gifts for him! I recently had the idea to surprise my husband with a gift for our son turning one as a 'Thank you' for all that he does that has allowed me to stay at home this year! It got me thinking about what to get him? With Easter coming up and Father's Day not far behind I thought it would be a fun time to share some ideas with you for what to put in your man's Easter basket! These ideas can be for your Hubby, Broski, Padre, Gramps, you name it (err.. him)! This is a universal gift guide for any man in your life!
A Birth Story
Monday, March 5, 2018
July 3rd, 2016. I remember the day like it was yesterday. There I was, sitting in my bathroom staring down at yet another pregnancy test. At this point I had probably peed on well over 200 tests (I don't even want to add up how much I spent on those things). This time I waited. I waited the full two weeks. And here I was. The day of my missed period and something felt different. But didn't it always? I was hosting a girls weekend with a few friends from college and had just finished a margarita because surely I wasn't pregnant. After nearly two years of trying I was exhausted. This was honestly the first month that I was too busy to devote every waking second to hoping. My sister was visiting for a month from Mexico and we had two family weddings. So, I was just busy enough to keep my mind off of what I had been hoping and praying for. I assumed it would be another month of no's. But there I was in my bathroom staring down at that little plastic stick watching it saturate. And there it was. The line. It was there. It was clear. I. was. PREGNANT! The next few minutes were a joyful blur. I screamed for my husband and everyone in the house knew what that meant. We both stared at the test, cried and had a private moment of pure joy. I hope I never, ever forget that moment in that bathroom.
How to Upgrade Your Stairs Without Paint!
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
You may have seen a lot of other bloggers posting about their word of the year for 2018. I didn't choose my word of the year but I feel like it's chosen me and I'm running with it. What is that word, you ask? Git'rdun. Yes, I made it up. Most of the time you hear that as a phrase but I made it a word for the purposes of this post, haha!
DIY Bead Chandelier
Saturday, February 3, 2018
My fingers cannot type fast enough as I sit here ready to reveal my latest DIY project! I am beyond excited to share how I transformed an old 'boob light' into a bead chandelier for under $20!
$100 Room Challenge: Office Reveal!
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
New Year New Room Refresh: Playroom Reveal!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
I think this was the most fun I have ever had doing a room makeover! I am not sure if it was the fun of putting together a child's playroom or the simplistic nature of the design but watching this room come together was such a treat!
$100 Room Challenge Week 4: DIY Old School Covered Books
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Welcome to Week 4 of the $100 Room Challenge hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender & Laundry. In Week 1, I presented my plan for this makeover. In Week 2, I rounded up my favorite greige paint colors and last week I shared the best area rugs under $100. If you are unfamiliar with this challenge, those participating have one month to make over one room for less than $100. This week I have been working on the finishing touches for my dining room turned office makeover by styling these ladder shelves I stole from our living room. As you know, most of my budget went to paint and a new rug so I had to get creative with the decor I am using in this space!
DIY Oversized Chalkboard
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
I am so excited to share this week's project for the New Year New Room Refresh Challenge! If you've been following along then you know we are turning our old office into a playroom. In Week 1, I shared my vision for this room. In Week 2, I shared how I created these Land of Nod inspired storage bins. This week, I am bringing you another fun DIY project- an oversized chalkboard! What playroom couldn't use a fun chalkboard for your littles to create on?!
$100 Room Challenge Week 3: Best Rugs Under $100
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
It's that time again... $100 Room Challenge update day! If you are just tuning in you can catch up on Week 1 and Week 2 here. When I have done this challenge in the past it has been a lot easier to bring you helpful updates every week because I was working on so many DIY projects. This time, I was thrown off by the need for a new large area rug so most of my budget was spent there. I have been lucky that in all of my other $100 Room Makeovers I have not run into an issue such as this, causing me to blow my budget. So, while I thought about dropping out of the challenge, I also realized that sometimes these things happen in budget makeovers. When I realized I was going to need a new large area rug (8' by 10') I did do a lot of research to find the best resources to purchase large area rugs at my price point. So, this week I am bringing you a list of my favorite area rugs under $100.
DIY Land of Nod Inspired Storage Bins
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
I am always looking for things to DIY for a fraction of the cost. When I saw these storage bins from Land of Nod I knew that they would be the perfect first DIY project to tackle for my sons playroom for Week 2 of the New Year New Room Refresh Challenge!
I'm sure the title of this post has been way overused in the last several years but it's just such a good pun! I wish I had more to bring you this week but the truth is that I had a pretty busy week/week-end and was not able to accomplish as much as I was hoping before this week's update of the $100 Room Challenge. I plan to make up for it this weekend though!
Office Turned Playroom- New Year New Room Refresh
Thursday, January 4, 2018
I am not normally excited for January but this year is different because this year January means a new round of the $100 Room Makeover challenge! This challenge is hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender & Laundry.
DIY Casa Beads (+Jute Tassels)
Saturday, December 16, 2017
If you're like me then you spend way too many hours a day scrolling through Instagram. You may even make a small purchase or two with the perfect photo in mind to add to your collection of squares. When these casa beads started to pop up everywhere I was a little confused at what they were and what their purpose was and I tried my hardest not to want them. Well, yesterday, I gave in and made a mini version! Haha. What's that saying... If you can't beat em', join em'?
DIY Rustic Holiday Buckets
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Everything new is old again! Maybe that's not how the original saying goes but it fits with today's DIY project! When I saw these rustic holiday buckets pop up all over Instagram I instantly fell in love and wanted them to add to this year's porch to tie in with my rustic theme (full reveal coming soon). Then I saw the $80 price tag and my jaw literally dropped. In years past, I may have closed my eyes and hit order and then tell the delivery person to hide the package from my husband, but this year spending over $100 on rustic buckets just wasn't in the SAHM budget. So, I set out to DIY these!
Semi-DIY Boxwood Christmas Banner
Thursday, November 9, 2017
How many of you have ever watched an episode of Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee? Well this is kind of like that except with DIY projects! Haha! This was such a fun, easy DIY project to use anywhere in your home!
DIY Cascading Garland
Monday, November 6, 2017
'Christmas Tiiime is here.... happiness and cheer'. That's right, y'all... The Christmas season has officially begun in our house! It doesn't take long after Halloween ends for me to feel the itch to start decorating for Christmas. I know the world is divided into a) those who decorate early for Christmas and b) grinches. Haha, Just kidding! I know a lot of people prefer to wait until after Turkey Day to bust out their trees and twinkle lights and that is TOTALLY okay! But this girl likes the extra month to cherish the Christmas decor.
DIY Trick or Treat Sign under $20
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Sharpie art has exploded around my house this month and even my porch wasn't safe from it! I busted out the king size sharpie to complete this fun Trick or Treat sign and the end result is a whimsical fall welcome to our guests!
Trash to Treasure Tuesday- Dresser Makeover
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
This post is sponsored by Fusion Mineral Paint but all thoughts and opinions are my own!
You guys! I am so excited to be sharing my first ever official Trash to Treasure Transformation (oh my gosh the alliteration!). Not only is this the first time I am officially posting this type of project it is also my first time ever using a chalk like paint! Shocking, I know! Isn't it like a rite of passage for all bloggers to paint something with chalk paint? Well I guess I've officially made it then, folks! Ha. Not quite!
DIY Floating Witch Hats
Monday, October 9, 2017
I am so excited for the Halloween season to begin! Halloween really feels like the beginning of the holiday season which is my absolute favorite time of the year! I love everything about fall from the pumpkin spice flavors to clear blue skies and rainbow colors of changing leaves. Maybe a little bit of me loves fall because once Halloween is over it's pretty much Christmas time in my books (this is a moment I will say #sorrynotsorry). Of course we still celebrate Thanksgiving... we just do it with Christmas decor up! No shame in my holiday decorating game.
$100 Room Challenge- THE REVEAL
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
It is REVEAL DAY for the $100 Room Challenge! I have been so so SO excited for this day! If you are unfamiliar with what this challenge is- it really is just as it sounds! You have $100 to makeover a room in just one month! This challenge is hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry and I am joined by 20+ other bloggers who completed this challenge (you can see all of the reveals at the bottom of this post!). Also, just in case you missed it here are Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3 of this challenge!
DIY Butcher Paper Sign
Monday, September 25, 2017
$100 Room Makeover Challenge- Week 3
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Welcome to Week 3 of the $100 Room Makeover Challenge hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry! In case you missed it here are Week 1 and Week 2 of this challenge!
I am beyond excited to share this week's progress because it was a true 'R&R' project (check out my About page for more info on the inspiration for my blog name)! This week I am sharing how we made magnetic bamboo blinds to add to the back door in our mudroom! I know, I know. This isn't the first time a shade has been added to a door but I was faced with some tough challenges and overcame each one by not being afraid to be innovative!
$100 Room Makeover Challenge- Week 2
Thursday, September 14, 2017
So, I made it official and joined an amazing group of bloggers to complete the $100 Room Makeover Challenge (check out all of the other bloggers linked at the bottom of this post). This challenge is hosted by Erin at Lemons, Lavender and Laundry. Every Wednesday I will be back with updates on how the room makeover is going. If you missed Week 1 of this challenge you can check it out here!
DIY Wood Name Banner
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
I recently shared our Woodland Nursery reveal that included a DIY Woodland name banner with the promise of a tutorial. Today, I wanted to share how I made it!
$100 Room Makeover Challenge- Week 1
Monday, September 11, 2017
Hi there!
I am excited to say that I am joining the $100 Room Challenge for the month of September! What is the $100 room challenge? Well it is as simple as it sounds- you choose a room and transform it for under $100 in a month! I have sort of done this challenge before without calling it that when I gave our powder room a makeover. Anyway, I am going to be sharing the progress here on the blog!
How To Create a Fall Tablescape for under $50!
Friday, September 8, 2017
Hello (f)all!
I am so sorry for being MIA for almost a month! I have had so many projects 'in the works' and waiting to be posted! One project in particular is not complete because I am waiting on a special package to arrive that has been majorly delayed so that has pushed things back a bit. That PLUS I started a part time work from home gig (ALL THE YAYS🙌!) so that has been taking up some of my designated blogging time as well.
Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday: Week 11
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Welcome to a new week of Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday hosted by Rebecca at R&R at home,
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday: Week 10
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Welcome to a new week of Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday hosted by Rebecca at R&R at home,
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday: Week 9
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Welcome to a new week of Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday hosted by Rebecca at R&R at home,
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
Ann at Dabbling & Decorating, Robyn at Robyn's Southern Nest and Leslea at A Heart Filled Home.
This weekly link party is for all things DIY but any and all posts are welcome!
Each week each host will pick their favorite post to feature!
That's four chances to be featured each week!
The Link Up will go live every Wednesday at 7am CST and close on Saturday at 7pm CST.
Each week each host will pick their favorite post to feature!
That's four chances to be featured each week!
The Link Up will go live every Wednesday at 7am CST and close on Saturday at 7pm CST.
We cannot wait to see what you've been working on! Here are a few guidelines:
- Please only link up original work
- By linking up you are giving all hosts permission to feature or share your post on various social media platforms (we will give you credit)
- Please make sure to visit 1-2 other posts linked up above and below your own (more is always better!)
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Feel free to grab a button below to use if you have shared a post in this week's link up or to share if you have been featured!
Let's see this week's features!
Rebecca's Pick
I just love this napkin turned pillow by Lisa at Fresh Vintage by Lisa! It's absolutely genius!
Ann's Pick
I couldn’t resist Lois at Walking on Sunshine’s Blog this week. This homemade ice cream looks so amazing
🙌🏻 And this is definitely a “Do It Yourself” recipe
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🙌🏻 And this is definitely a “Do It Yourself” recipe😉
Robyn's Pick
Victoria's scented photo sachets are the cutest little DIY gift I have seen in quite sometime. Who wouldn't love to get one of these as a gift?
Leslea's Pick
This storage unit upcycle from Mary is such a great DIY! I love how she created a brand new look for this unit!
Now let's link up!
Best Farmhouse Ceiling Lights under $100
Monday, August 14, 2017
As I have been getting ready to makeover our entryway I have been scouring the internet for a new semi-flush mount ceiling light that doesn't break the bank. So far, thrifting has not been my friend with this search so I have turned to looking for new light fixtures. In an effort to get rid of 'boob lights' everywhere, I've rounded up the best finds under $100! {Click pictures for sources}
DIY Diaper Box Storage
Friday, August 11, 2017
A few weeks ago, as I was folding up yet another diaper box to take out to the recycling bin, I thought to myself 'I wonder how I could up-cycle these boxes?'. You see, diaper boxes aren't flimsy, they are actually quite sturdy. They also happen to be a decent size to serve many different purposes. Much to my surprise (or maybe not so much), I was not the first person to have this idea. In fact, Pinterest is drowning in DBD (Diaper Box DIY). But that won't stop me! I'm joining the masses and turning an old diaper box into a functional storage bin!
Entryway Mood Board
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
'Hello! Welcome to my home!' That is what every entryway should say.... right? Well, my current entryway is not very 'welcoming'. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I have spider webs greeting guests but its just so... blah. So, I have decided to take on another challenge and give my entryway a fun makeover for under $100!
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