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Outdoor Entertaining with a Small Balcony

Apr 25, 2019

Outdoor Entertaining with a Small Balcony

Apr 25, 2019

This year, my husband and I decided to revamp our outdoor balcony and make it into a warm, inviting space for the summer. We had to do some huge overhauling (stay tuned for the tutorial!!) and thanks to The Home Depot, we were able to make it happen just as the warm weather started rolling in.

Apr 25, 2019

DIY Conversation Heart Piñatas | DIY Valentine's Day Gift

Feb 8, 2019

DIY Conversation Heart Piñatas | DIY Valentine's Day Gift

Feb 8, 2019

I wanted a festive way to celebrate valentine’s day with my littles so I decided to give them these little mini pinatas, and let me tell you they LOVE them!! I came up with this idea over a year ago and I’m so excited to finally share it with you guys! Oh, did I mention I got pretty much all of these materials from the dollar tree?! WIN, WIN!!

Feb 8, 2019

DIY Desk Calendar

Jan 14, 2019

DIY Desk Calendar

Jan 14, 2019

Having a desk calendar is something I’ve been wanting to create but kept putting off - because let’s face it, we have a habit of checking our phones for the date or asking Alexa.. well at least I can say I am guilty of these things! This year I want to connect with the things around me more, which means less time constantly checking my phone and figured this would be a great DIY to help me with my compulsive phone checking!

Jan 14, 2019

Spooky Halloween Backyard Scene!

Oct 5, 2018

Spooky Halloween Backyard Scene!

Oct 5, 2018

Halloween is fast approaching and what bettr way to ring in the holiday than creating a super spooky backyard scene!!

Oct 5, 2018

DIY Rustic Mantel or Shelf (Simple Pallet Furniture)

Aug 11, 2018

DIY Rustic Mantel or Shelf (Simple Pallet Furniture)

Aug 11, 2018

As long as I can remember, I wanted a mantle in my house. With this entryway remodel and some scrap wood (and hooks) I finally made that dream into a reality. Although this mantle isn't attached to a fireplace, it is attached to hooks that is SO needed in my entryway right about now. If you have some scrap wood (or not) this project is totally for you. Before we get started.. just a little fun fact: The pallet wood is the same wood I made my barn doors with! The 1x3 is also left over from the storage unit! haha. Don't let any wood go to waste, people!! Ok now, let's get started.

Aug 11, 2018

Wood Projects: DIY Hand Painted Sign

Aug 2, 2018

Wood Projects: DIY Hand Painted Sign

Aug 2, 2018

As you all know based on last week's post, I'm working on redecorating my (used to be) crusty and dusty entryway. I started with the DIY Stairs makeover and now I'm creating some decor for the walls.

I wanted to make something that's encouraging to my family as we come and go as well as others as they enter our home. When I stumbled upon this scripture in Romans I immediately knew this needed to be a piece of art.

Aug 2, 2018

Pumpkin Painting Ideas | Dollar Tree DIY Pumpkin Designs

Jul 28, 2018

Pumpkin Painting Ideas | Dollar Tree DIY Pumpkin Designs

Jul 28, 2018

Guys, can you believe this pumpkin is that ugly foam pumpkin from Dollar Tree?! This is completely FAKE.. or FAUX if you wanna be chic & fancy. haha. I truly didn't expect the pumpkins to come out THIS GOOD. Sorry I'm using so many caps in this post. Can you tell I'm so excited? This blog post won't just cover one, but TWO designs!! Oh yeah.

Jul 28, 2018

Staircase Renovation: Makeover Your Stairs for Under $80!

Jul 26, 2018

Staircase Renovation: Makeover Your Stairs for Under $80!

Jul 26, 2018

I wanted to make over my staircase since it was reallllyyyyy UGLY! Haha. I have no nice words for how the staircase looked before. I got the bug to redecorate since our entryway was the first thing you saw, but let me backtrack. The "entryway" is more of a landing on the top of our stairs cluttered with shoes and toys my kids regularly throws over the baby gate. It wasn't a good first impression so I decided to finally do something about it.

Jul 26, 2018

Learn to Weave: 3 Basic Weaving Patterns for Beginners

Jul 18, 2018

Learn to Weave: 3 Basic Weaving Patterns for Beginners

Jul 18, 2018

In this post learn 3 Basic Weaving Pattern Techniques which will help you create an array of different wall hangings. Learning to Weave is NOT hard at all. You can DIY your own weaving loom for a few dollars and purchase some yarn at your craft store to make this beauty!

Jul 18, 2018

The Loom: How to Make a Weaving Loom

Jul 18, 2018

The Loom: How to Make a Weaving Loom

Jul 18, 2018

Weaving Looms are pretty expensive online BUT of course I DIY’ed it! At a fraction of the cost, I’ll show you how to make this ancient art for less!

Jul 18, 2018

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“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies” – Aristotle
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#marriagegoals #husbandwifegoals #recipetoamateiage #love #blacklove #marriage101 #marriagetruths

“I wish I had a relationship like yours”
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This is what’s said to me sometimes in conversation when the person realizes I married my (Jr) high school sweetheart. I was lucky enough to find my soulmate young but lemme tell y’all..marriage takes WORK!!
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In honor of 19 years in a relationship and 9 years since our wedding, I’d like to share 9 things that I’ve learned from just being with D and advice given to me that I’ve seen is actually helpful - because let’s face it some advice is just trash 🤷🏾‍♀️😂
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1. Forgive quickly! I used to be the one to hold grudges for days.. WEEKS! that’s no way to live.
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2. COMMUNICATION!!! I can’t stress this enough. If I’m upset I tell D why. Explain myself clearly (no beating around the bush). No one is a mind reader no matter how long you’ve been together.
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3. Be gentle with each other! Remember when teachers taught us treat others how we want to be treated? Well it’s no different here.
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4. We don’t go to bed angry. I know this is so cliche but it’s so true. I notice if I go to bed angry I just come up with slick stuff to say and the anger just festers. I get out what’s bothering me and deal with it before bed.
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5. We have activities and hobbies we both enjoy (with and without our kids). Of course there’s individual time but there’s nothing like cuddling and watching a movie or talking about the day, kids, mutual and individual goals, etc.
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6. We listen to each other, self reflect & change ourselves for the better.
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7. We don’t say things we might regret. This sometimes means putting a pause on a disagreement and coming back to it when we’re both level headed. 💕
8. We came to an agreement that divorce is not an option for us.
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9. We have Jesus. He is the center and without him we wouldn’t have the strength to carry this relationship.
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#marriagegoals💍 #husbandwifegoals #recipetoamateiage #love #blacklove #marriage101 #marriagetruths

They say a girls first love is her dad and this is definitely the case for me. Because of my dad I recognized what qualities I wanted in a husband and father to my kids.
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To my husband: Thank you for making the last 19 years incredible! Almost two decades and 3 kids later, I still see the kind, compassionate, loving, hard working person I saw back when we were babies. Our kids are the luckiest to have such an amazing dad in their lives. Today we celebrate you, not just today - but everyday. Babe you are phenomenal and extraordinary and I wouldn’t choose anyone else to do life with. I thank God everyday for you.
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Happy Fathers Day 🥰😘
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Dear Maya: I want you to always remember this - you are brave, you are capable, you are loved, you are beautiful inside and out, and you can accomplish ANYTHING you put your mind to! Mama loves you my sweet, sweet girl 🥰😘
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