I found this old TV stand for free and though, what the heck – let’s turn it into a bench for our breezeway. It was super sturdy, and not doing much good sitting outside. Here’s what I did to take it from ugly 80s to upcycled TV stand turned into bench. DIY Upcycled Bench From …
Pink Kitchen Accessories and Appliances
I love pink – it’s such a pretty colour. Even as a guy, I don’t mind having it around the house. But if you really love pink, then you’re going to adore these pink kitchen accessories and appliances. Seriously, you can get anything in pink nowadays! Pink Kitchen Accessories and Appliances Pink Cooking Utensils Who …
How to Christmas Shop Under $50 Per Kid (in Total)
Sometimes money can be tight, but that doesn’t mean the holidays have to suffer for it. Frugal Christmases aren’t just OK, they can actually be pretty fun! But that doesn’t mean you can’t give great gifts on a budget, too. Here’s some ways to Christmas shop under $50 per kid (in total) and not feel …
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Moms
When the holidays come around it always seems like mom gets left out. While mom’s busy making Christmas magical for everyone else, why not do something nice for her? If you need some inspiration, try these stocking stuffer ideas for moms so she has some extra gifts to unwrap Christmas morning. Stocking Stuffer Ideas for …
12 Year Old Boy Bedroom Reveal
This is one post I am so excited to share! Check out our 12 year old boy’s bedroom that we redid for his birthday. We had a few challenges: the room is in the basement, we had to install the flooring and trim, and we were designing on the budget. 12 Year Old Boy Bedroom …
White and Blue Small Home Renovation
Think that your dream home can only be a new build? This amazing 100 year old house was completely renovated with a modern design. The best part? It was all done on a small budget! The entire home is less than 1000 square feet. Thanks to Bev Thomas for sharing these pictures of her home …
How to Build LEGO Sets With Lost Instructions
My kids and I have been on a LEGO kick recently and we’ve been trying to rebuild some of my old LEGO sets that I had as a kid. Unfortunately, some of them are missing some pieces, and all of them are missing instructions. That hasn’t stopped us! Here’s how to build LEGO sets with …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys
I have three boys, which means I’m no stranger to searching Christmas gift ideas for boys in the weeks and months leading up to the holidays. Here’s some of the best gifts you can get boys (and tomboy girls) for Christmas – most of them are timeless, so you don’t need to worry about a …
How to Dial Back Your Spending
It happens to the best of us. You go on a weekend trip and spend more than you budgeted. Or you hit up the mall and thing, “why not?” – maybe it’s something you need, maybe it’s wants. Maybe you plan a bunch of activities for the kids that cost money. Whatever’s going on in …
