“Why did you start a blog?” is a question I got asked a lot right after Amber and I started The DIY Lighthouse. (That’s a blog post for another day!) Over the years that question has transitioned into, “How did you start a blog?” And, more often than not, what they really mean by that… Read More
When it comes to motherhood, do you find yourself getting bogged down when things get tough? Wherever it stems from, frustration, disappointment, and failure are bound to happen. That’s just mom life for ya. One strategy that can be applied again and again is being able to identify even the smallest bit of humor and… Read More
I’m in love with our grey paint wash dining table and bench. And our beautiful white chairs. I love the lightness of the colors. It nicely contrasts the darker feel in the kitchen and ties in the lighter living room area to the space. If you’re thinking about doing your own grey paint wash then… Read More
There’s no denying that a fruit tray is great for a party or gathering. It’s a healthy option and it brings color and freshness to a table spread. But before you grab one from the store, read this post because they are actually pretty quick and easy to make. If you’re a beginner, then check… Read More
Trying to open a jar? We’ve all been there… The jar is sitting on the counter and you try to unscrew it. “Hmm. That thing is on there tight,” you think to yourself. So you take the jar and hold it against your stomach, you’re slightly hunched over the jar, and your muscles are straining… Read More
I remember having this healthy sun snack for kids for the first time when I was 11 years old. I was over at a neighbor’s house and I thought this snack was so creative and tasty that it stuck with me all these years. Now I get to make it for my little girls! And… Read More
Once again my mom gave me permission to let my creativity run wild. (Thanks mom!) The result? A super cool moss wall art project! I had seen living walls and moss art on Pinterest before and thought they looked awesome. So when my mom told me that she wanted to fill the big hole in… Read More
At the women’s session of General Conference last night, our prophet, President Nelson, issued an invitation to all women and girls ages 8+ to read and finish the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year. With the end of the year being just over 12 weeks away, I have created a… Read More
It’s been a solid 2 years now that my daughter has been obsessed with unicorns. Not even surprised when I asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted, and unicorn was the answer. I wanted to create a low-cost magical day for her, so I needed to come up with unicorn birthday party ideas… Read More
We’re finishing up the home selling process (the sale is pending), and I’ve got a lot of people asking about how I staged my home and where I bought my staging furniture and decor. For some background info, paying a stager was going to be expensive. We were quoted at least $1500 a month. We… Read More