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With the KonMarie method in full effect from the hit Netflix series, I’ve found tons of people all over social media sharing their tidying journey. And, I have to say that I absolutely love hearing that people are taking their space back by tidying up their homes. If you are anything like me, you love keeping a tidy home. But when it comes to living with others, like kiddos, keeping things tidy can be tricky. Over the years, I have learned some tricks for keeping your home tidy that were confirmed throughout the entire first season of Tidying Up with...

Originally published February 5, 2014 and updated June 15, 2023. Have you seen those cute LEGO head storage jars at the store?  You can make your own DIY repurposed can LEGO Head storage jar for free! It’s easy enough to make that it can a kids’ craft project. Every time I’m at the store and see those LEGO storage jars, I wish my children were young enough to have one.  Recently, I emptied a square yellow container of corn starch and as I was walking to the recycling bin, it hit me –  Hey! I could make my own LEGO head DIY...

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Learn how to make unique DIY play dough with only three ingredients. This version glows in the dark and is so inexpensive to make! Kids will love it. Skills Required: None. Kids of any age without crafting experience can make this. It’s a very simple recipe. Once the dreary days of January and February hit, I’m always looking for fun and easy indoor activities for kids. I’ve seen DIY play dough around Pinterest, and thought it would be fun to try my hand at making a glow-in-the-dark version! This isn’t just for winter of course; it also makes a great...

On a weekend trip to Austin in March, I only had time to visit one brewery so I wanted to make it count. I’d heard a lot of buzz about Meanwhile Brewing Co. The producer’s Secret Beach IPA had recently medaled at the Great American Beer Festival, while noted beer writer Kate Bernot had put Meanwhile’s Helles Lager at the top of her most recent Beers of the Year list. More importantly, on a jam-packed Saturday in which I only had a couple free hours during lunchtime, I noted from the brewery’s website that they offered food. That was critical....