As the seasons change, so do the opportunities to snag incredible deals on a myriad of products. Whether you're a savvy shopper looking to maximize your budget or a casual buyer curious about the...
Welcome to our latest DIY project! If you've been thinking about giving your old dresser a fresh new look, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll walk you through a stunning tra...
A fresh coat of paint can transform any home into a brand-new abode. If you're hoping to avoid some of the labor that comes with painting a home using paint rollers, spray painting your house's e...
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Garlic bread doesn't have to be extravagant, and there's no need to use artisanal bakery bread. Instead, reach for a standard loaf of sandwich bread and get ready because I'm about to unveil a si...
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IKEA's Alex cabinets have become a staple in many homes due to their versatility and storage capabilities. These cabinets are not only perfect for organizing your space but also serve as an excel...
In the world of interior design, furniture often carries sentimental value, and sometimes, you come across pieces with great potential that need a second chance. For me, it was a pair of wingback...
When it comes to home design, attic spaces with sloped ceilings can be both enchanting and challenging. Often called attic bedrooms, these rooms offer a unique charm but require creative thinking...
Are you tired of your old cabinet doors and looking for a great way to refresh your kitchen or bathroom? With some simple tools and materials, you can transform your old cabinet doors into someth...
As you walk through the sprawling lawns of suburban America, along the sandy shores of beachfront properties, or through the serene retreats of lakeside cabins, one item ties these disparate thre...
In today's ever-evolving work landscape, the concept of a home office has become more crucial than ever. Since I work remotely from home, the idea of a well-organized and functional home office i...
When it comes to choosing bedding, having a comforter initially appears to be the most straightforward option. With its fashion fabric exterior, it's ready to go on your bed straight out of the b...
In today's busy world, juggling the various aspects of family life can often feel like a daunting task. From managing family schedules and appointments to keeping track of important documents and...
'Tis the season for incredible savings because Amazon Prime Big Deal Days have arrived ahead of schedule this year! The discounts are nothing short of spectacular, and I'm here to be your guiding...
When it comes to enhancing your outdoor space with a beautifully designed patio, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the cost can vary significantly depending on who you hire and the choices you ...
Embarking on the Disney Wish with our family was a magical adventure, and one of the highlights was Olaf's Royal Picnic on the Disney Dream. I want to share the experience and offer some valuable...
Creating a picturesque outdoor retreat begins with a beautifully designed patio. If you're considering installing a curved concrete stamped patio, you're in for a fantastic outdoor upgrade. In th...
I've had my fair share of road trip adventures. Today, I'm excited to share with you some incredible tips and must-see stops for an unforgettable journey from Kansas City to the majestic Yellowst...
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Sioux Falls is a hidden gem that is generally a stop before Yellowstone on a road trip. If you are coming from the midwest, it's an ideal stopover before arriving to Mount Rushmore and Yellowston...
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A Disney cruise is an experience that many families dream of, and for a family of six, it can be an unforgettable adventure. The Disney Wish is the latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line, and ...
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier The post Example Excursions for Alaska Cruise - Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria appeared first on Home DIY, Design, and Organization for Families | Senger...
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If you're a parent, you know firsthand how quickly a mudroom can become cluttered and disorganized. Between sports equipment, school supplies, and outdoor gear, it can be a challenge to keep ever...
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Find everything you need to know about visiting Phoenix with kids, including a sample 2-day itinerary of activities to do, best dining restaurants and venues, along with things you must checkout ...
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If you are wondering how to decorate a console table for fall and autumn, these pro tips work with various entry spaces and every style. Your entryway can be warm, cozy, and inviting for fall - l...
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Learn all about what you can expect from the Evo Affinity 30G Built-In Grill Cooktop using a propane gas tank. If you are looking for a grill with a ton of surface area, look no further than this...
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Find everything you need to know about visiting Sedona for families with kids, including an itinerary of what to do, breakfast locations, and best restaurants to visit if you are family with litt...
Learn where to eat with your family and kids while visiting Sedona in Arizona. This is the ultimate guide of the best Sedona restaurants on vacation. This is updated with every vacation season, w...
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If you are planning a visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, located between some of the most popular vortexes in Sedona, here are some of the experiences and scenery you can expect if visiting t...
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This short, scenic trail near Sedona, Arizona is a really easy hike that you can take with family and kids to get views of Cathedral Rock. If you are wanting an easy trail to do while you are on ...
The Bell Rock Loop trail is just a little under 1 mile loop that's out and back in Sedona, Arizona. It generally takes half an hour to complete with kids. Within this loop, there are entrances to...
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I'm sharing with you an easy way to make use of your leftover hot dog buns by making garlic bread out of them! Hot dog buns normally come in pack of 8, and it is absolutely rare when we use all 8...
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Disney World's Grand Floridian is a beautiful resort to stay at with family. For those uninitiated to all of the Disney World resorts, this resort boasts beautiful victorian style design and is o...
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If you are planning an Alaska cruise with young kids, there are a few things you should know before you fork over thousands of dollars for an amazing scenic view of Alaska. As a mom of four, ther...
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If you are planning on going on an Alaskan cruise with young kids, this is a guide that will share all the things you should consider bringing. As a family of six, with four kids all under the ag...
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If you don't know what Amazon Prime Day, it's one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Here are some of the favorites of Prime Day. All Prime Day Deals can be accessed directly here for the ...
Are you looking to learn and incorporate a way to use your existing sprinkler system into your planned outdoor garden? I'm sharing with you some tips and tricks based on what we've learned by ins...
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Your front door is probably the first thing your guests or a visiting family member would see when visiting your home. What better way to create that first impression and set the tone of your hom...
If you are looking for some amazing deals for home decor and DIY projects, we're Amazon Prime Day is a multi-day sale hosted by Amazon during which it offers a wide range of deals exclusively to ...
Learn how to make your own custom binder and album spine labels with a Cricut machine. Are you wanting to create a label on the spine of your binder or album? Have you been frustrated with trying...
If you are considering purchasing wood faux wood shutters, I am sharing my review after a few years of having them personally installed in our home (in different colors and rooms). Learn about fa...
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If you have little kids and are looking for a short hike to do around Phoenix, Hole in the Rock in Papago Park is a 0.3 mile out-and-back trail that is great for families with young kids. It is i...
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If you have been wondering if a Cricut EasyPress or a Heat Press is better for you, I'm going to list out the advantages and disadvantages of both so you can consider which one will work best for...
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Slide Rock State Park in Sedona is a must if you are coming with kids. It's renowned for its natural slippery water slide that is really fun for kids. The beautiful view surrounding it with it's ...
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If you are looking for a family hike in Sedona, West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108 is a beautiful trail that you can take with families. For our family of six with kids at age 4, 6, 9, and 10, it was...
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If you are thinking about staying in Sedona with your family, I wanted to provide an honest review of our experience staying at the Hilton Sedona in Bellrock Resort. Our family of six (2 adults a...
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If you are considering taking your family with kids under the age of ten to hike Piestewa Peak Summit Trail (formerly known as Squaw Peak), I wanted to share with you our thoughts based on our ow...
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We stayed at the Hilton Phoenix at the Peak Water Resort with our family of six and wanted to provide an honest review of our stay at this hotel. This was part of our 5 day trip to Arizona, half ...
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Echo Canyon Trailhead is one of the most visited trails for Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, but you'll need to have some caution when considering taking kids on this trail. In this post, ...
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If you are looking to use eucalyptus wood furniture for your patio, learn all about how great it can look in your space. The right patio furniture enhances both the aesthetics and functionality o...
Are you looking for a calming color of a very light shade of blue for your home paint with BEHR Ice Folly? Today, I will discuss a paint that is great to have on your home – whether it is for y...
Discover how you can use different paint sheens to make patterns on your wall using the same paint color. I love how I could use a mixture of flat/eggshell and semi-gloss paint to create a beauti...
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If you are looking to book connecting or adjoining rooms on Symphony of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's largest ships, I'm here to share with you some tips and tricks. Our family o...
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If you are looking to take a trip to Springfield to checkout Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, I wanted to share with you an honest review of what we thought and th...
As a mom of four kids who are all in activities like dance, soccer, and gymnastics, my kids get a lot of trophies from all their sports at the end of the season. I absolutely love that they get t...
In this post, learn all about how to design and organize a practical and kid-friendly mudroom for your family. A mudroom is a particular room in your house where you can get your dirty boots, jac...
If you have ever wanted to revive an old wingback chair, I’m sharing with you my favorite tips and tricks reupholstering an old chair or one you've picked up off of a second hand marketplace. W...
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Learn how to make basement tote labels with your Cricut machine! Today, I wanted to share with you an easy way to create these label totes with your Cricut machine. My favorite tip for basement s...
I am sharing some simple vinyl storage ideas that you can efficiently use your vinyl scraps and save more money on craft materials and supplies. Learn how to organize vinyl sheets and scraps so t...
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If you are looking at a one day getaway in Omaha, Nebraska with your family that includes visiting the Henry Dooly, I wanted to share with you or tips and tricks for getting around town as well a...
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Did you know that one of the simplest and popular crafts to make with your Cricut machine are earrings? I am sure you have noticed leather earrings popping up all over the place as a trend due to...
Using your Cricut Foil Transfer Kit, learn how to make a shiny accent to your crafts, such as greeting cards and earrings. This post is about Cricut Foil and how you can use it with various Cricu...
Pendant lights are a type of lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling, especially in kitchen islands. These lights come in a variety of styles and can be used for task lighting, accent lighti...
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Today, I'm sharing with you a piece of equipment that you should have if you plan on framing your own family photos. This one piece of equipment will allow you to basically frame almost anything....
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The benefits of working remotely from home is that you can setup your home office to become one of the most productive places. I've got a few tried and true gadgets that can help you keep focus w...
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Bugle Weed (also known as ajuga) Liriope Muscari, Variegated The post Midwest Low Border Plants for Front of House appeared first on Home DIY, Design, and Organization for Families | Sengerson...
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Learn how you can attach furniture legs to your Ikea furniture, like the Kallax, Alex, and Billy Shelves. I'm so excited to this tutorial on attaching legs to your Ikea furniture because it all...
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Upcycling a rain gutter to make a lettuce, herb, and vegetable garden is a simple project that can be made in less than an hour that can provide a harvest for weeks. This post will walk you throu...
If you are considering painting your exterior walls, you'll need to consider the protection of your plants and tips for getting behind your bush and shrubs before painting. If you are trying to r...
The Cricut Joy is an amazing piece of crafting innovation that is going to help you organize your home. I'm going to be sharing some starter projects you can do with the Cricut Joy. I provided ...
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If you are searching for a neutral tan khaki paint color, Sherwin Williams Quiver Tan SW 6151 might be the color you are looking for. It's a warm, beautiful greige paint that does well as an exte...
If you are a parent like me, I do not have to tell you how difficult it can be to keep up with the vast amount of school papers and children’s artwork that arrive during the week. Literally, I ...
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Learn the best containers and storage bins you can use with your IKEA Kallax unit. This is the best list of storage bins that you can find for this amazingly versatile shelving unit. The IKEA Kal...
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Are you wanting to learn how to use stencil vinyl with transfer tape? Or are you confused on how to use each of these materials and the types of projects you can make? I'm going to share with you...
When choosing a design for your porch or patio, you have a couple of options in hand, that is, either a screened-in porch or a sunroom. The two options are pretty similar in terms of their util...
If you are thinking about adding an addition to your room as a sunroom versus a screened-in porch, this post talks about the pros and cons of having a sunroom vs a screened-in porch for your home...
Creating your own cabinet doors for premade storage cabinet base is a great way to save money. Both premade and custom built door fronts can be the most expensive part of a cabinet makeover. Cabi...
When it comes to shelves and drawers, IKEA seals the deal for you with its versatile yet affordable options. You can go either for the Kallax shelves or the Alex drawers, and both are going to de...
This is my review one year later of our Chrysler Pacifica minivan as a mom of four! We have the Limited Chrysler Pacifica with captain seats and I wanted to share my review after a year. When I w...
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If you are thinking about taking your family with young kids on a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, I'm sharing with you our experience with our family of young children in the ho...
Learn how to make your own drawer organizer boxes and dividers with the Cricut Joy. These awesome paper boxes will work with any cutting machine. There is just something about an organized drawer...
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Antioch Park is one of the crown jewels of Shawnee Mission, a suburb of greater Kansas City, that has gorgeous trails, beautifully maintained walking paths, and bountiful flower gardens. There ar...
Still Waters Resort in Branson, Missouri is listed as one of the best places for families with kids to stay. I'm sharing with you my best tips with our family of 2 adults and 4 kids of our amazin...
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Learn how to make simple, affordable basement shelving to organize bins and totes easily. Whether you are storing things seasonally or for keepsake, knowing the best storage and organization tips...
Learn and compare the differences between these two very popular resorts for families in Branson - Big Cedar Lodge vs Still Water Lakefront Resort. These are two of the most family friendly resor...
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Learn some of the best tips and tricks for cable management and hiding wires by creating a clean cable hole on your IKEA tabletop. If you are looking for comfort at an affordable price for a desk...
Learn how to easily make a DIY sofa table (also known as a console table) using premade legs using this simple tutorial. If you have an empty wall in your home or space, a sofa table is probably ...
If you want to organize your wall, installing an IKEA Skadis pegboard is a great option. Before buying this organization system, there are a few things you want to know before so that you are awa...
In this post, I'm sharing with you how you can make your own personalized handprint Christmas tree skirt so you can get the best results when making this precious family keepsake for the holidays...
If you have a small front porch that you are wanting to decorate for fall, I’m sharing with you my best tips so that you can welcome family, friends, and guests with the best first impression p...
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In honor of Amazon Prime Day, I wanted to share with you a few of my MOST FAVORITE gadgets that have helped me navigate what we call motherhood. Instant Pot. Conundrum: You forgot to thaw out the...
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In this post, I wanted to share some kid friendly entryway ideas that will help keep your house organized. While many of us yearn for a clean, clutter free space, there are times when its just no...
A cozy, comfortable outdoor living space is the key to utilizing the most of your patio or deck. There's just something about having an extension of your home that is outdoors where you can relax...
Learn how to use kanban for kids so that you can help them with prioritizing their chores, school work, and so much more. Using kanban with your children will teach you life skill of prioritizati...
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Replacing a toilet in your home can make a huge difference in how it flushes, functions, and can also change the appearance of your space. If you plan on installing new toilets in your home, here...
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One of the many things I wanted to do when getting a Cricut Maker was having the ability to cut thicker material, like cutting chipboard. As a DIY blogger, I often come up with home decor project...
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If you are looking for sofa covers for your home, I'm sharing with you some favorites online that you can buy. These slipcovers for your sofa allow you to change the aesthetic of your room for th...
Learn about how you can use affordable Ikea furniture to makeover your room into the perfect craft room and office. I'm a "move things around all the time" addict. For me, ensuring that the space...
I have been putting off decorating my kitchen backsplash for along time, only because I did not want to drill a hole through the backsplash. My fear was that my husband would either crack the ent...
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Our family is getting excited about our Disney land and sea adventure (going to both to Disney World and a Disney Cruise on the same trip)! As our first family vacation as a family of six, you kn...
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Working from home these days for moms might mean having to carve out a space for your home office so that you can have a space that you can be more productive. I'm going to share some of my favor...