When we started planning our IKEA kitchen renovation, we were torn over countertop options—granite, quartz, butcher block, laminate, porcelain and more. Honestly, we went down the rabbit hole of Pinterest boards and kitchen tours trying to find the one. And guess what? We ended up choosing laminate countertops, and we’re actually super happy we did. […]
Using Ikea Kitchen Cabinets as a Closet
Today I wanted to share with you how we ended up using IKEA kitchen cabinets as a closet. This post covers how we customized them to make them work for our storage space and aesthetic. When we moved into our place a few years ago it came with no storage space (i.e. not one single […]
7 Things I Learned About Swaddling
A few things I learned about swaddling, our babies favorite swaddles, and a gentle reminder that swaddling is such a short period of your baby’s life.
Reversible Umbrella Strollers (Rear and Forward Facing)
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. Have you ever spent hours and hours researching something you think you must buy urgently….and then end up not buying it? It’s something that I’ve done a lot […]
Thule Chariot Hacks
Here are some ways we’ve hacked our Thule Chariot to meet our needs We received a Thule Chariot Cheetah XT as a gift from my in-laws. It was a generous gift and it’s really improved and expanded our ability to enjoy the outdoors with a baby – now a toddler. Here are a couple ways […]
Solving the Stinky Dishcloth Problem
I have the misfortune to live in an extremely humid area of the country. We’re right on the coast, and get a lot of rain. While we’re lucky to have a dishwasher, there’s always those few things that need hand washing (big pots), wiping (counter tops), or scrubbing (children’s highchairs). In the past we always […]
Designing a home that is easy to clean
Renovating a home is a huge luxury that I thought I wouldn’t be able to experience until much later in life. But a couple of years ago we bought a small flat, and saved-up to do some renovations so we could live in it after our daughter was born. Since this was our first time […]
Weekday Family Dinners: a tip and recipes
Every weekend my husband and I ask each other the same question, several times, with increasing desperation: “What do you want to eat this week?” After having lived together for over a decade, you would think we would have this down to a fine science (nope, we don’t). However, we do sometimes luck into an […]
Road Tripping: a food survival guide
Every summer my family and I make a trip back to my hometown to hang out with family, reconnect with friends, and generally put our feet up and relax. While we’ve usually flown in the past, we’re now shifting towards driving as it lets us set our own pace and save a bit of money. […]
Easy At-Home Exercise
As I get older, and my time gets increasingly constrained by work commitments, child commitments, and the urge to spend time with my spouse, fitting in time for exercise has become harder and harder. I’ve never been terribly athletic, but working out on a semi-regular basis makes me feel healthier, stronger and happier. One of […]