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Realistic Spice Organization DIY for Efficient Cooking

Realistic Spice Organization

Part DIY, part organization, but today’s post is mostly just a real life solution for a small everyday annoyance. We, like many of you I’m sure, LOVE spices. My mom drilled into us that one of the greatest sins against food is under seasoning. Cut to our spice cabinet in the condo and it was […] Read More

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Cricut Explore 3 Review, FAQS, and Who It’s For

Cricut Explore 3 Review & FAQs

Something exciting has hit the world of DIYing and today we’re diving in. Cricut let me test out one of their new machines (you might have caught the unboxing on Instagram ;)) for this Cricut Explore 3 Review and I cannot wait to share all the details! I already have 2 Cricut machines (the Maker […] Read More

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Budget

Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

Happy (soon to be) Mother’s Day! Did May sneak up on you too? I’m usually on top of major gift events like birthdays or Christmas, but somehow Mother’s Day always gets me. Which usually means I’m left looking for what I can quickly ship in time that Mom will actually like. Lucky for you, I’ve been through this a few times that I have a decent list going.

Here are some giftable indulgences for every budget that yes, can arrive within 1-3 days. Read More

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DIY Work From Home Shirt – AKA My New Uniform

DIY Work From Home Shirt - AKA My New Uniform

I’ve been pretty light this year with DIYs. My studio has been my work from home office for over a year now and honestly, it’s been great for my mental health to be able to close the office door at the end of the workday and not look at it until it’s time for work […] Read More

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Practical, Modern Office & Desk Chairs to Upgrade WFH

Practical, Modern Office & Desk Chairs to Upgrade WFH

These modern office & desk chairs all have a good, ergonomic base: appropriate cushioning, height adjustability, quality casters on a sturdy stem, and if they have armrests, they’re thick and padded enough to actually operate as armrests (I will never understand thin, metal armrests- what do they even do??). Most of these have the added […] Read More

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