Every family wants a healthy and happy home to live out their days and enjoy every day they spend watching TV or reading in the living room, feasting on family dinners in the dining room, or enjoying the summer sun in the backyard. But how do you achieve a happy home? You’ve likely … [Read more...]
Planning a Home Reno? Ask Yourself these 3 Things First!
So a few weeks ago I shared with y'all a look at our renovation plans. I shared the big picture in that post, where we want to end up in the long run. Well we're getting into the more detailed stages of our plans now, and its so exciting! As we make decisions for each room, we're asking ourselves 3 … [Read more...]
We’ve Got Plans Baby!
Anyone that knows me, knows that I've never been a fan of the look or layout of the house we currently live in, but when its one your husband already owns when you meet and get married... you make do and make plans! And OH BOY, we've got plans! Our plans start outside! Curb appeal is at the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Keep Up with Your Kitchen
I cannot tell you how hard it is to keep up with my kitchen at times. It’s crazy how messy it can get after a busy day or after cooking dinner. I had to buckle down and figure out some ways to keep up with my kitchen. Let me share some of these tips with you! Get the family to help One of the … [Read more...]
Rustic Chic Fall Mantle Decor
This simple and easy to put together Rustic Chic Fall Mantle has me dreaming of cooler fall days and pumpkin EVERYTHING! One of the things I regret most about our current house, is a lack of fireplace! Gas or wood it wouldn't matter, as long as I had a mantle to decorate for every season and … [Read more...]
The Secret to Happy Guests
Thanks to OoRoo for partnering with me for today's post! All opinions, and my love for OoRoo, are 100% mine. Looking back, I should have never done it. I just didn’t know what else to do. So when we had waaaay too many overnight guests for the holidays last year, I hauled out the air mattress. Air … [Read more...]
Preventing Fruit Flies is Easier Than You Think
During the summer months, we are often annoyed by pesky flying bugs that seem to zip by us in the blink of an eye. Although most of these flying bugs bother us while we are outdoors, there are ones that can also be found in our homes. And they're FAR more annoying!! Houseflies are one species and … [Read more...]
6 Day Spring Cleaning Guide
Hello everyone and thank you for having me on Busy Being Jennifer! I'm Allison and I write at Frugal on the Prairie. I'm a wife, mom, and penny pincher. I make every single dollar work hard for my family and I keep my home as organized and efficient as possible. Spring is here and with that comes … [Read more...]
Budget Friendly Ways to Summer-ize your Home Decor
Summer is here! This time of year always makes you want to relax by the pool with a good book or go for a swim at the beach or picnic in the park for hours! It brings back memories of being out of school and spending the afternoon playing and napping. If you want to bring a little of that … [Read more...]
