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A Brutally-Honest Review of Ikea Butcher Block Countertops

I recently wrote a post on my chalk painted kitchen cabinets that was pinned nearly 10,000 times. It is one of my most-read posts to date because, honestly, not many people can afford the $30,000 the pros say is the cost of an “average” kitchen remodel. I’m a firm believer

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10 Best Ways to Let Yourself Go After You Turn 30
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The 10 Best Ways to Let Yourself Go After You Turn 30

I’ve absolutely let myself go since I turned 30. Here’s how you can, too:   Let yourself go and make female friends. 10 years ago, I would have said that I’m incapable of making female friends. I would have told you that I had more in common with guys. I

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Wall Mounted Pendant Light
Empowering Projects

How to Make a Wall-Mounted Nightlight

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the weekly #homeyouhave challenges I’ve been hosting with some of my blogger friends. The challenge was born out of a conversation we all had in January about wanting to mix things up in our homes without spending any money. It’s a

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Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum — a Review

I debated for awhile on doing this post for several reasons. I wasn’t sure if it would be appealing to our little community here, I didn’t want to sound like a commercial, and I didn’t want my post to come across as fake or insincere. When you’re writing, you worry

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