There is something incredibly satisfying about giving new life to something old. It’s nice to buy things fresh from a showroom, but not everything in your space needs to be brand new. Sometimes the best pieces are the ones that you decided to keep even after their newness has worn off. The quirks they possess can bring a room to life with their character. Upcycling is, of course, a budget-friendly ...
5 Helpful Resources for Parents of Autistic Children
The last year has been a steep learning curve for us as a couple of our children received late autism diagnoses. The search for answers began when behaviors and challenges that had been present but not too problematic became overwhelming obstacles. I've been wondering when and what to write about it all because I am learning so much and finding, while I am amazed at how their brains function, I'm ...
Smart Ways to Cut Costs Around Your Home
I know I don't have to tell you that the price of everything is going up. You've noticed, right? Running and maintaining a home has always come with costs, but these days, those costs are getting higher and higher. Unfortunately, most of our salaries are staying the same, so if you're like me, you're looking for ways to cut costs around your home. Let me share a few smart ways you can do ...
Tips for Storm-Proofing Your Home
It's hurricane season, and we live just close enough to the Gulf Coast to get concerned when the tropics get active. After all, while the world watched New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the "landmass" I live in was without power and water for months in some places, including the area where we live. (And, no, we will NEVER forget being called a "landmass.") So, when the weather ...