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Spray Paint Closet Door Makeover for $21

One of my favorite parts of our budget bedroom makeover is the closet door transformation (you can see a video of the room makeover here). Since the bed faces the closet doors I knew I need to do something that would make a big impact on the look without spending a ton of money. The [...]

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Beach Getaway for Mother’s Day: Wordless Wednesday

Last weekend we surprised my mom with a visit in celebration of the anniversary of her 39th birthday and Mother’s Day. What I didn’t realize was how much I needed that time away from all the projects (work and household) that stare at me all day at home. Face in the sand Sign in an [...]

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Video Tour of our Remodeled Master Bedroom

Excuse the Blair-witchiness of the video, but here’s a brief video sharing the Master Bedroom makeover. Kelly Disclosure: As a member of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Bloggers and Creators Network I received a $300 gift card to aid in the purchase of supplies for this project.

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How to Budget

Budgets are a necessary part of your personal finances. They only seem like a four letter word. Many people cringe when they think about looking at all of their bills, or seeing all their debt in one place. However, budgeting gives you something you wouldn’t expect–freedom from worry and peace of mind that you can [...]

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365 Day Meal Plan: Week 19

Last week’s menu was sort of a ruse to cover up a surprise that we were visiting my mom for her birthday (she’s 39 again in case you’re wondering) and Mother’s Day weekend. Since she reads my blog <Hi Mom!> I had to cover it up by creating a fake menu for last Thursday-Sunday. This [...]

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Digital Family Summit: Tech Conference for the Whole Family {Giveaway}

Philadelphia has a huge community of digital families, and now will be host to the first Digital Family Summit this summer. A conference for the whole family it’s especially geared towards teens who are active or curious about the digital world of blogging, vlogging, tweeting, and sharing their stories via social media. The Digital Family [...]

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What to Wear to the Beach: Fashion Friday

I’ve been longing to take a trip to the beach, so when I recently saw my Erin’s picture of her feet in the sand and then her post about her time at the beach I realized I NEED to take a trip to the beach. Partly it’s because I have some kind of connection to [...]

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Guest starring…#VlogMom

This week’s #VlogMom topic comes from Jennifer of Mommy B Knows Best: “What television show would you like to be a guest on?” I couldn’t pick just one-so I picked FOUR! Stop by the other vlog moms to see what TV show they would want to appear on– Kelly

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Snip coupons on your phone: SnipSnap App

Recently I met with the founder and CEO of SnipSnap, an iPhone app that allows you to take photos of your coupons so you have them wherever you go. Even better it also notifies you when you are at the store to use your coupons! For a forgetful or casual couponer like me this is [...]

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Bookworm at the Ball Field: Wordless Wednesday

While her brother was playing teeball, Audrey lounged on our picnic blanket and read a book. It’s true what they say, the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree. > For more inspiring photos, check out: The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, From Dates to Diapers, Not Your Momblog, The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, Rajean Blomquist, Brain Foggles, Lil Kid Things, Rachel Ferruci, Resourceful Mommy and Zensible [...]