Thrifting Like You Mean It
by Nichole
My favorite activity is shopping. I could go every day, literally, every day. But beyond the shopping, is the digging. That’s the true thrill. I’ll scour endless shelves, aisles and...
The Kid Chef: English Muffin Pizzas & “Ice Cream”
by Emily
This has been my first winter not being able to devote all my time to my toddler. We welcomed a new little man in October, so it’s been a learning...
DIY: Marble Art with Nail Polish
by Laura
When I found out that my second baby would be a little girl, I was thrilled. Not just because I was excited to have a partner in crime to go out for “a...
…a little Gold-ify flare
by Honja
I go in phases with my house. I had previously been simplifying both in my stuff and my design. Getting rid of any extra junk, sticking with bold, solid colors,...
Thrifty Halloween Shopping at Savers {Sponsored Post}
by Maureen Zhao
For this post, Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Savers, a thrift store company whose mission is to provide the best shopping experience and selection for it’s customers. Our...
A Non-Pinterest Birthday Party!
by Honja
Franny turned 3. I love birthdays. I love parties. I love celebrating. And I rebelled against the pressure of a perfect Pinterest party. At age 3, with an older sister,...
Preschool Activity Exchange
by Honja
I’ve never been the type to get into chain letters. In fact, anything along those lines normally has me running in fear: chain letters, friendship bread, daily encouragement notes, I...
How to Dress a Princess: A Tutorial
by Mary
Princess Mary Brynn You never know about them. How they’ll act at any given moment. Depends on which way the wind blows. She was so excited that Nana was coming...
Wallpaper…Well, Not Really (the cheap kind!)
by Honja
So, I figured it was about time to jump on the stencil bandwagon. Stenciling has made a comeback again…it’s far from the sponge painted, mauve and hunter green...
Pre-Requisite for Gardening 101
by Honja
I have grown my share of tomato plants, green peppers and herbs over the years. In our little alley backyard, I tucked in a “salsa garden” with the rest of...
Garage Sale 101
by Honja
I’m all about a good garage sale, both on the shopping end and the selling end. I have a built-in thrill, an itch, a deep longing come March every year...
Our Little Kitchen Redo
by Nealy
It is no secret that I have a love for white kitchens. Maybe it’s the cheery and bright feeling I get when I step into a kitchen that is all white, or the...
Chandelier Revivals
by Honja
When we moved to our current home, I had to leave all my treasured light fixtures behind. No biggie, “I can use a change, different is good,” I thought…until I...
DIY Party Bunting
by Laura
Filling up a large blank wall for a party is not easy. Filling up a 30′ blank wall is even less easy. And for my son’s first birthday party, that’s...
