Need to Install a Barn Door? Read On! We are taking advantage of this time off to knock out projects on our to-do list and one of them was to install a barn door in our bedroom! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. We've hung double barn doors in our entryway and another barn door in our kitchen and people always ask us what the process is like. So today I'm going to share a step-by-step tutorial and we've also made a video ... Read More about How to Install a Barn Door Like a Pro
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Fun Easter Sugar Cookies + A Day in the Life
These Easter Sugar Cookies with Homemade Buttercream Frosting are perfect to make with your kiddos! Mmmm...Easter sugar cookies! I love a good thick sugar cookie with lots of frosting! This is our absolute favorite recipe. I found it in a Taste of Home cookbook years ago and it's been our go-to ever since! Our kiddos LOVE helping me bake these cookies and with more time on our hands right now, it was a great activity to keep us busy! Celebrating Easter will definitely look ... Read More about Fun Easter Sugar Cookies + A Day in the Life
How to Stain Wood Furniture + Farmhouse Office Desk
Simple tutorial on how to stain wood furniture! With all of this time off due to COVID-19 we are getting a lot done! Last week we cleaned out what was the office/craft room and got to work on making it just an office. I found a picture of a desk I loved and Eric took it and made a beautiful replica! I really hated this room before because it always seemed to just blow up. It was kind of the catch-all space and stuff got piled everywhere. Then the kids would get our their crafts and it would get ... Read More about How to Stain Wood Furniture + Farmhouse Office Desk
Valspar Chalk Paint Review + Cedar Chest Makeover
You will LOVE Valspar's Chalk Paint! Hey friend! How are you doing? I pray you are staying safe and healthy! This is a strange time we find ourselves in, but I'm choosing to be thankful that I have this extra time with my family. What are you thankful for? Last week was spring break and now we're out of school for at least the next two weeks so we have a lot of free time to complete some projects! One project we were able to get to was giving our cedar chest a makeover. It was a ... Read More about Valspar Chalk Paint Review + Cedar Chest Makeover
Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas + FREE Recipe Book
With only 5 minutes of prep, these chicken fajitas are ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! Hey friend! I hope this post finds you healthy! During this crazy time, I want you to know my family and I are praying for you. If there's anything we can specifically pray for please email me or leave a comment below! This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. Today I wanted ... Read More about Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas + FREE Recipe Book
Delicious Sausage Egg Bake
Delicious Sausage Egg Bake Guys! You are going to love this Sausage Egg Bake. It is so easy to throw together and only takes 25-30 minutes to bake. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch. My kids frequently request it for dinner, too. So just add a side of fruit and make it a meal! Easy Prep With just a few ingredients, sausage egg bake is great to keep on hand when you need a meal in a pinch! Start with a can of crescent rolls (we use Pillsbury). Grease ... Read More about Delicious Sausage Egg Bake
Spray Paint: Four Steps to Achieving a Beautiful Finish
You CAN get a flawless finish using spray paint! Let's talk spray paint. Before chalk paint, milk paint, and all the other specialty paints came on the market, there weren't a whole lot of options for painting a piece of furniture. But spray painting furniture can be tricky. It tends to leave streaks and can chip off. After a lot of trial and error, I came up with a four-step process for a flawless finish that I can't wait to share with you! Disclaimer: The images I'm sharing with you ... Read More about Spray Paint: Four Steps to Achieving a Beautiful Finish
Simple Ham Cheese Ball (Just 3 Ingredients!)
Whip up this Ham Cheese Ball any time you need a quick appetizer! Sometimes you need a quick appetizer you can throw together in a pinch. Maybe a friend stopped by unexpectedly or your hubby remembered he's supposed to bring something to his office potluck. This ham cheese ball is perfect for those times you need something quick. With only three ingredients, it's a recipe you can always keep on hand. It's also great for an after school snack! My kids love it with Wheat Thins or Ritz ... Read More about Simple Ham Cheese Ball (Just 3 Ingredients!)
Best Way to Paint a Door with Windows
The Best Way to Paint a Door with Windows for the Perfect Finish! Don't you love a weekend with no plans? We had beautiful weather and with nothing on the schedule, it was the perfect time to get some projects done! My hubby spent the last two weeks in Israel so we got to pick him up from the airport early Saturday afternoon. It's been SO good to have him home again! He was ready to get after it, too so he spent the weekend working in the yard. As for me, our back door was in need of a ... Read More about Best Way to Paint a Door with Windows
Kid-Approved Tater Tot Casserole (Only 4 Ingredients!)
This Quick and Easy Tater Tot Casserole is Kid-Approved AND Only Takes 4 Ingredients! Do you struggle to find meals that are quick and easy? Ones that your kids will actually eat instead of turning their noses up at? Something that makes plenty for a bigger family without costing a fortune? Then bookmark this post because you'll LOVE this tater tot casserole! We were at my in-laws for the Super Bowl and my mother-in-law had tater tots. It had been a while since we'd had tater tots ... Read More about Kid-Approved Tater Tot Casserole (Only 4 Ingredients!)