Author: The McCarneys
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Foyer Make-Over
Introducing our new and improved foyer! It suits our personalities and gives energy to anyone walking through the door! In LOVE with how this project turned out! Our old foyer was just that: “old”. When we bought our 1980’s bungalow two years ago one of the elements we loved the most was the entrance way!…
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DIY Garden Stick Fairies
These sweet little stick fairies are so easy to make, and perfect little garden dwellers for your Spring Garden. A project for the kids, but equally as fun for Moms who craft 😉 You will need: Sticks from the yard Acrylic Paint Fallen Leaves Black Sharpie Marker Your Imagination Hot Glue Gun/Sticks Charlotte loved these…
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The Grass is Greener on Your Side
My Three-Step process to a healthy, happy Spring lawn. Okay so I am obsessed with my front lawn. When we bought our 1980’s bungalow two years ago in May, the yard was very neglected. We’ve been working extra yard to keep our grass lush and green so that the girls have a soft lawn to…
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Spring Clean Up Day
You may find it next to impossible to accomplish any cleaning with the kids home from school. The only way this will realistically happen is with bribery and inclusion. Our checklist broken down looks like this : Hats – Mittens – Scarves – Flowers – Closets – Donations – Tidy – and Gratitude. The Checklist:…
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The Importance of Taking YOU Time
During lock-down it can be next to impossible to take time for yourself. For the first few weeks, I found myself trying to do it all. Entertain the kids, clean the house, and take on projects, all while showering and looking great each day – By the third week I was skipping showers and looking…
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Outdoor Refresh
Earth Day 2020 One thing is for sure – Earth Day feels the same, even during Quarantine. We are feeling refreshed after spending time outside with the family during our 2 hour hike. Today’s gratitude is for Mother Nature. What is your daily Gratitude for? Give yourself a minute to close your eyes and think…
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Surviving Quarantine: day 32 million….
How to survive Quarantine with little people. ..In 3 easy steps. How many days have you been Quarantining? We are on day 32 or 33 roughly… So I’ve picked back up my blog, I used to write for Parent Life Network, as well as my own blog, and here we go again, connecting with fellow…