DIY + Home

My husband and I bought our house seven years ago. We wanted something affordable and close to downtown; a starter house that we could transform into our home. We knew what a gem our historic home could be, but we...

I know, I know…the title of this is a bit dramatic, but it’s the truth! In all of my domesticated years, I’ve never been good at laundry. I have no shame in admitting that. Five people live in our...

  A few months ago we were hosting some new neighborhood friends for dinner. In between scrambling to make my house look like we keep it picked up all the time (does anyone ever buy that?) and trying to...

I like to eat meat with every meal, but I do have a favorite childhood recipe that I sometimes cook up that (gasp!) doesn’t include any meat. When I was a child in South Africa my grandmother would fast (abstain...

My mom was the queen of birthday parties when I was growing up and her secret weapon was the Penny Whistle Party Planner (PWPP). The PWPP listed over twenty different party themes, complete with accompanying food ideas, games, favors,...

Living overseas for most of my life I experienced a variety of breakfast foods. In Germany, they typically serve cereals/muesli, brotchen with meat and cheese, jams and herb cheese spreads, and a boiled egg. In France, you have coffee...

A new year means new resolutions. I noticed a few common resolutions on my social media pages: get healthier, read more, and declutter/organize. I didn't proclaim any resolutions this year because I'm still in survival mode as a married...

If your family is anything like mine, you take holiday desserts very seriously. Well, for us, it doesn’t have to be a holiday; we are just obsessed with desserts to the point where we will have a spirited debate...

Hey Moms, summer isn't quite over yet! Although you might be trying to get in all those appointments (i.e., dentist, sports’ physical, vaccines, etc.) before school begins next month, there is still plenty of time to fit in some...

Just before my son’s fifth birthday, I started looking for more experience-based gifts. It’s not that I’m opposed to stuff. I like stuff, and it’s no secret that I’m a fan of Christmas present piles and going all-out for...