All posts by Amber

How to Pick Out a Good Watermelon

Need help on how to pick out a good watermelon? You’ve come to the right girl. When it’s watermelon season you could definitely find me in the store knocking on all the watermelons, and I’ve had multiple people stop me to ask what I’m doing. Well, so that you can start looking like and being a pro watermelon… Read More


Weird Holidays in July You Didn’t Know Existed

July’s just around the corner which means we’re sharing the unique holidays in July you’ve never heard of. And guess what? There’s one every single day this month which is fine by me because–let’s be real–every day is worth celebrating! Here’s our list of the weird holidays in July you didn’t know existed. Weird Holidays in July Calendar… Read More


pink and gold unicorn birthday party

Pink and Gold Unicorn Birthday Party [by The Party Girl]

We met The Party Girl on Instagram a few weeks ago and fell in love. Head over heels in love. Ashley and Fernanda are the party girls behind this hustlin’ blog and shop. And, as you will soon discover, their style is so on point, feminine, and fun! They were willing to have their pink… Read More


Meet The Sellers! [The DIY Lighthouse Shop]

When Amber and I launched The DIY Lighthouse in July of 2015, we had a vision for the future of our website. That vision included opening up an online shop that showcased handmade products and supported creativity. What we didn’t foresee at the time were the 10 other women and 1 husband and wife team… Read More


Fourth of July Fireworks Cheese Stick Snack

The Fourth of July Fireworks Cheese Stick Snack is the perfect kid-friendly, fun, easy, and healthy (added bonus!) snack this Independence Day. Whether you’re going to an extended family gathering, to a neighborhood party, or having a family picnic, this little treat will be a crowd-pleaser for the kids and the adults! Fireworks are a classic… Read More


Weird Holidays in June You Didn’t Know Existed

June is here and so are all of the weird holidays in June. Get out your cat, because we’re about to share at least one unique and crazy holiday for every day in June. See the list below for this month’s version of weird holidays. Weird Holidays in June Calendar June 1 – Go Barefoot Day June 2 – National Rocky Road Day… Read More


DIY Wedding on a Budget

On your wedding day, everything should be perfect, right? Well, with some DIY creativity, you will look perfect, your venue will look perfect, and your budget will look perfect. With these DIY wedding ideas on a budget, you can jump-start the beginning of your happily ever after. (This page contains affiliate links that we may be… Read More


Mom chart! Job chart cleaning schedule and meal plan chart. Great for organizing and planning jobs, dinner, activities, etc. A must for stay-at-home moms with their kids!

Mom Chart: Meal Plan & Job Chart

Oh boy, have I got a treat for you! (Spoiler alert!… Mom chart!) My friend Katie and cousin Erin shared with me some of their secrets for keeping organized and ahead of the game. And I get to share them with you! Keep reading to find out what they use in their organization charts for cleaning,… Read More


Mother’s Day Gift Idea | DIY Home Decor How-To

Moms are like ninjas. I mean, think about it. They can be a chauffeur, personal chef, nurse, referee, house maid, comedian, shrink, banker, professional organizer, teacher, aaaand the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny all in the same day. Like I said, ninjas. And while they have one of the most demanding and never-ending jobs around, moms… Read More


Weird Holidays in May You Didn’t Know Existed

May is upon us and so are all of the weird holidays in May. And guess what? There are at least one unique and wacky holiday every single day in May. So check out the list below and let’s make every day a celebration! Here is our list of the weird holidays in May you didn’t know… Read More