Yup, I finally figured out only recently what Harpa figured out, that it just can't be done all at once. I am a SAHM and seemingly have a lot of time on my hands, but watching two kids under the ag...

Another vote for Phil and Ted double. Expensive but worth it for the ease, with one or two kids. I wish I'd spent the money outright before my 2nd was born, and instead went with the cheaper Combi ...

What a wonderful project. I envision so many possibilities. I want one for every room! Realistically, we'll at least start with one. Thanks for the tip on the web site. Lovely quotes and other insp...

i love Bloesem Kids open house! it's great to read the interviews and learn more about the people behind the interesting homes we're peeking into. this is now one of my faves.

wow, what wonderful ideas. i never had an allowance and was expected to do chores around the house, which i think taught me a lot about responsibility and taking care of myself and my home simply f...

I usually love all things French but have to be the lone dissenter here. I find these photos rather depressing because the colors are a bit too sober for me. I love color and having children gives ...

oooh, I love these rooms! they are so warm and lovely. I like that so much of this is from the Mom Brand. I especially enjoyed the artwork display, desk area and the bird art. I will definitely be ...

I, too, enjoy your posts, Tammy. This is by far the best. I love the dino scene (strangely, I remember seeing that print for sale on Etsy) and the book poster. Ditto on the paint. My almost three-y...

Warm, well-loved home with loads of personality. I'd love to be a dinner guest and get to enjoy that beautiful farm table and, I'm sure, interesting conversations. I like the artwork, too, especial...

These are cool. A nice way to bring the outdoors in. I just may try them since they don't require a sewing machine.

Ahh, I need to think more creatively. In my attempts to do with less clutter, I recently passed up a wonderful roll of vintage wallpaper at a thrift store since I knew I would never do a room or ev...

Cool. I know what my son and I will be doing today. Nothing like a little art in the outdoors.

oooh, she has the flame dutch oven. my favorite color!

I've now stopped giggling long enough to take the house tour. I've gotta say it's a beautiful home and I like that the homeowner has incorporated heirlooms with thrift store finds. As a mom with tw...

OK, I cannot stop giggling, picturing someone pillow-chopping away for so long just to get this look. And so much discussion on this topic! Anyone care to venture a guess how long this took? I mean...

This sounds like great fun, especially for older kids. Our neighborhood sometimes hosts movie nights during the summer at a big park just a block from where I live. It's great fun even with hundred...

Great topic. Sadly, I am a horrible role model for my kids on this since I often tend to overlook the need vs. want question. But I'm trying to get better as my kids (now ages 2 1/2 and 11 months o...

Jacadi is great. I'm fortunate to live near a Jacadi and their clothes and toys are great-looking and seem to be good quality, though they can be a bit pricey. Pencils, my mom bought my 11-month-ol...

Cool post. I, too, welcome any tips for books that will draw my toddler away from Bob the Builder!

I love the photos and subject of this post, my favorite of all the potential new editors, but I have to admit that the writing didn't thrill me either. It may be that I enjoy a less formal tone in ...