All Natural Oven Cleaning Hack Using Pumice Stones
Before the holidays, I stumbled upon a viral video about an all-natural oven-cleaning hack using pumice stones. They said it was the BEST hack of all time. I was curious, of course, so I tucked…
Christmas Storage Must Haves
Happy New Year, friend! I have a few posts I’m working on as we kick off 2024. But before I dive into that, I wanted to share some Christmas storage must-haves that will make the…
Coastal Christmas Family Room + Front Door
I’m a little last in sharing my Coastal Christmas family room and front door. But better late than never, right?!. Plus, I have a very good excuse. I worked with Home Depot this year to…
Budget Decorating · DIY · Holiday · Project Gallery · Seasons · tutorials
Holiday Housewalk Cozy + Playful Christmas Tour
Welcome to my cozy and playful holiday house tour! If you’re stopping by for the first time, I’m Jen! My family and I live on the east end of Long Island. We have plenty of…
I Signed My First Book Contract
I did it! I signed my first book contract! I can still hardly believe it. Who would have thought it would have been this hard? I never knew the odds, and it’s probably better off…
Best Neutral Shades For Any Budget
I think it’s safe to say no one really wants to buy shades. But it’s one of those things that’s unavoidable as a renter or homeowner as they serve two main purposes: as a light…
Large Art Idea For a Dorm + Move In Day
We’re back from UNCW, and I am happy to say Shane is settled in. While I am still grieving the end of such a magical time as a mom, I am also thrilled for Shane’s…
The Only LED Lights You’ll Need This Summer
Summer is my season. Perhaps it’s because my birthday is at the beginning of July, and I’m a water sign. Or maybe it’s because the smells, sounds, flavors, and colors are just so much sweeter….
Before and After · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer · tutorials
Budget Friendly Outdoor Rugs For Summer Living
I know this time of year can be very overwhelming. There is so much to do outside—clean up, painting, weeding, and creating an outdoor oasis everyone can enjoy. The only problem I found is when…
Inflatable Hot Tub Pros and Cons
Last year my family and I decided to buy an inflatable hot tub. We did it for a few reasons. The first was the cost, the second being that it was a great way to…
Before and After · BHG · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Project Gallery · Seasons · Summer · tutorials
Amazon Outdoor Favorites
Well, we made it through another winter! And I, for one, would like just to skip over the early parts of spring and get to the good stuff. By good stuff, I mean flowers, warmer…
Before and After · BHG · Budget Decorating · DIY · makeover · Personal · Project Gallery
I Made it to Newsday, My Dad Would Be Proud
No matter how old we are, we still want the approval of our parents. When we have exciting news to share, often, they are the first ones we want to share it with. At least,…