Sometimes a big kitchen overhaul just isn't in the cards. But don't distress. There are little things you can do that make a big difference. Here are a handful of simple and easy things to do to improve your kitchen FAST!

I am excited to share my green and blue living room with you! Here is what my living looked like before I add these fun blue and green hues. I am loving these vibrant colors, and just a touch of pink. If you are following me on Instagram you know that this room is going to be in the upcoming Shabby Nest book authored by the talented Wendy Hyde! I am so excited to be a part of it. She is so talented!

Have you ever wondered what your prime purpose in this life is? Well, here you have it! I came across this quote as I was looking for quotes about selfless marriage. I like it and I thought you might too.

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KIDS FEEL LOVED

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HOW TO BE A BETTER FRIEND

Need a super cute gift idea? Well, you're in luck because this is about as cute as they come!  Behold, Meyer's Clean Day Gift Idea and Free Printable... The perfect gift for your girlfriends.

I know what you're thinking... "Why is this so incredibly adorable?" Good question. Allow me to explain.

A couple of my friends were celebrating their birthdays together. They are sisters actually and they planned a fun night at a fancy hotel (Check it out via Instagram). So I decided to make them some fun gifts. And being the practical woman that I am, decided that some Meyer's Clean Day would be the perfect thing (plus there was a cute display at Target and I got sucked in).

So just grabbed some hand soap, dish soap, and a candle. I found this cute mixing bowl (I think it was about $6) and I also grabbed a coordinating dish towel. In total I spent $25 on each gift.  BUT I have noticed that sometimes they have mini Meyer's products in the dollar section. You could make the same gift on a smaller scale for a lot less.

Have you guys smelled this stuff? I'm using lavender scent currently and I seriously want to make out with it every time it wash my hands/dishes.

And because delish smelling stuff isn't enough, I created this printable to make this gift just that much awesomer. I simply printed it on some photo paper on my home printer.

I wrapped the gifts in some cellophane and tied them with baker's twine.  Oh look, there they are together. Don't they make a cute couple?

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Are you looking for a fun and easy Valentine idea for your little one? Well, you've come to the right place. All you need are some of those little coloring packs that you can get in the party favor section at Wal-mart. They have them all year round and in both boy and girls themes. Then you just print these free valentines and you have the perfect thing for your pre-schooler, kindergartener, first-grader. The download link is at the bottom of this post. Happy Valentine's Day!

This rock candy took three days to make. The good news: there is enough time for you to make some before Valentine's Day. The bad news: um, it took three days to make. It's cute though, right? You should make some Heart-shaped Rock Candy for your Valentine's Day festivities.

I have a problem. It's called messy kids. Oh, and a small bathroom. It's a magical combination. In the kid's bathroom the vanity doesn't have any sort of dwar or anything to store tooth brushes and toothpaste. I got a toothbrush holder-thingy at IKEA (see it in the photo below) but let's face it; totally worthless. After a week the sink was smeared with toothpaste and the brushes were all over the place. Super not cool.