Rachel Weems

Ten Little Tips to Save Big!

Saving money doesn’t have to come from a complete budget overhaul.  Take note of some of these simple tips and see how much you can skim off your household spending! Take your lunch to work one day a week more than you do now. Eating  out can be a hard habit to break.  Not to …

Expert Entryways

If you were to open your front door for an unexpected guest, what would your entryway say about you?  A “drop zone” of sorts for many, this place of the home can be tricky.  If not carefully considered, it can easily become cluttered chaos, littered with kicked off shoes, dropped book bags and forgotten umbrealls.  …

Chicken is a Cinch

As school starts back and schedules stack up, the quest for quick and easy meals in the weekly dinner rotation is at an all time high. In between homework, housework, extra curriculars and attempting to maintain a shred of your own sanity, preparing a quality dinner for your family is the last chore you have …

Money Saving DIY Cleaners

Did you know there’s a safer, greener, CHEAPER alternative to your household cleaning products hiding in your pantry? The first time a friend told me she made her own cleaning products, I politely applauded her efforts before I mentally concluded there was no way I was ambitious enough to take on a project like that. …

Mind Your Man Cave Manners

The man cave –be it a retreat, a game room, a bar, a hideaway or a trophy room– is a coveted cranny every man wants.  But as décor isn’t always a top priority here, why not give the fellas a hand and help create a space you both can be proud of?  Steal some inspiration from …

How-to: Area Rug Guide

It’s no surprise that shopping for an area rug can be overwhelming. Considering that your flooring accounts for roughly 30% of your room’s color, the rug is a great opportunity to tie together your space in style! But where to start? From designer color tips to proper care to finding the right rug fiber for …

10 Tips to Transform Your Bath Decor

  When it comes to decorating your home, the bath is often last on the list. And understandably so, as your entry way, dining room, kitchen and even bedrooms are often seen first by guests. But as the bathroom is arguably one of the most used rooms in your home (think about it… just like …

Happy 4th of July!

As we gather with loved ones this Independence Day weekend, blasting off fireworks, sporting our patriotic best and maybe even sharing a bowl of heavenly homemade ice cream, we’d like to invite you to reflect on all the freedom granted to us as a result of Thomas Jefferson’s bold words and the 56 fearless signatures …

Homemade Soda

It’s no secret that a daily soda habit can lead to a mile-long list of unhealthy side effects, like weight gain, tooth decay and depression (to name a few). Even low or calorie free soda is cautioned against, with research indicating soda cans to contain BPA, a nasty chemical harmful to human and linked to …

Healthy Toddler Treats

This past weekend, we were blessed with a visit from my boyfriend’s little nephew.  At just a 1-1/2 years old, he hadn’t been back to our house since he started walking, babbling sweet toddler speak and exploring… everything!  And with all that excitement, he undoubtedly built up quite the healthy appetite, and I felt that …

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