Weekly Reading Round-up: College Admissions Scandal + Modern Parenting Problems, DIY Reese’s Eggs, A Latte For My Soul, And One Of My Dreams Came True

the best posts from my favorite blogs this week

It’s a new weekly blog feature! Every Friday morning, come back here for a round-up of the things I’ve discovered online this week! From DIY building, home decor, parenting and recipe ideas, these blog posts are all the best of the best! I don’t want you to miss them.

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Burl Wood Furniture Hack and Factory Finish Paint Job You Can DIY

An Upscale Furniture Makeover For Cheap: Today I’m showing you how to get the look of expensive burl wood for less than $20 and in under 20 minutes. Plus I’m divulging my tips for getting a chalk paint finish without buying those expensive chalk paints.

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Simplified For Spring: Window Deep Cleaning Guide and Home Tour

We’re getting our home ready for the Spring Real Estate Market by paring down and cleaning the most-forgotten places. At the same time, we’re also simplifying our schedules and daily cleaning routines with these easy methods that will make a spotless home easier – and faster – than ever before!

Today, I’m sharing my top tips for cleaning up while scaling down your To-Do Lists.

Weekend Reading Round-Up: Leaving Neverland, Plant Care Tips, Amazing Building Projects, and a Cocktail Recipe for Spring

the best posts from my favorite blogs this week

It’s a new weekly blog feature! Every Friday morning, come back here for a round-up of the things I’ve discovered online this week! From DIY building, home decor, parenting and recipe ideas, these blog posts are all the best of the best! I don’t want you to miss them.

We Are Downsizing: Why My Family Is Choosing Life In A Smaller Home

Our Decision To Downsize – How and Why We Decided A Smaller Home Was Better For Our Family

It’s a hot topic that I’ve discussed with many of you in my direct messages on Instagram but I’ve never mentioned it on the blog. So today I’m explaining our entire process behind deciding to move from a large suburban home into a smaller urban house and what that means for our future quality of life.

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Shared Home Office: Blending Decor Styles For A Space That Works Harmoniously

My Shared Home Office Makeover: How I Mixed Modern and Traditional Decor Styles To Create A Space For My Whole Family To Love
Today on the blog, I’m revealing our new home office and showing you exactly how I’ve updated this space to reflect the varying tastes and needs of each member of our family.

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DIY Hardwood Staircase Makeover: Replacing Carpet With Wood Treads On Pie Steps And Curved Landings

Installing Hardwood Treads Using An Easy-To-Make Template For Pie Steps or Curved Staircases
Last Fall, we tackled the renovation of our home’s foyer. The biggest project was replacing the old carpet on the staircase with hardwood treads and white risers. While it seemed a pretty straight-forward project in the beginning, it ended up being the one project we couldn’t get a contractor to do. No one wanted the job.

The problem? Our staircase is angled and features a “pie step” or curved landing. So we figured out how to DIY the job. In doing so, we saved thousands of dollars! Today, I’m showing you how I created a template to create the deeper stair treads that pie step landing required so you can do it yourself!

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Under Bathroom Sink Cabinet Storage: How To Add A Shelf Inside Your Vanity In Under 20 Minutes And For Less Than $20!

Bathroom Organizing DIY: How To Easily Double The Storage Capacity Under Your Sink For Cheap
Last week, I showed you how I transformed the look of this kid’s bathroom in just 8 hours. This week, I’m showing you how I upgraded the organization in this small bathroom by installing a super easy and cheap under-sink shelf to double the storage space!

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How To Start A Blog The Right Way: Learn From My Failures To Create A More Successful Blog

How To Start A Blog The Right Way: Learn From My Failures To Create A More Successful Blog
Today I’m going to show you the five things I wish I’d understood about blogging when I started a year ago. These are all areas where I’ve constantly had to make changes and improvements, resulting in excess time spent on my blog and a loss of profit. I’m sharing these tips with you in the hopes that you’ll use them to fix your own blogging mistakes and build a better, more income-producing blog from the start!