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New Zealand Road Trip with Kids (10-Day Itinerary + What I’d Do Differently)
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New Zealand Road Trip with Kids (10-Day Itinerary + What I’d Do Differently)

We just got back from a 10-day road trip across…

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A whimsical and budget-friendly Fairy Garden Birthday Party filled with DIY decor, easy food ideas, and magical touches—perfect for creating a charming celebration without overspending.
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How I Threw A Fairy Garden Birthday Party on a Budget (DIY Ideas + Easy Decor)

Fairy garden birthday party on a budget: easy DIY decor, cake ideas, simple food, and magical touches for a whimsical kids party.

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Close-up visuals from a DIY dollhouse stone tutorial showcasing step-by-step techniques, textures, and materials for creating realistic miniature stone finishes.
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DIY Dollhouse Stone Tutorial

Create charming mini exteriors with this DIY dollhouse stone tutorial. Compare tools, tips and materials for realistic cottage-style results.

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Secondhand Gift Ideas for Kids
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Secondhand Gift Ideas for Kids

Every year around the holidays, my social media feed fills…

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How to List a Home While Living in It
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Home Staging Tips: How I Prepped Our House for Sale Without Painting It Gray

We recently listed our house—our third in five years—and once…

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What to Do After Closing on a Home: A New Homeowner Checklist
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What to Do After Closing on a Home: A New Homeowner Checklist

Learn exactly what to do after closing on a home with our comprehensive guide for new homeowners. From changing locks to transferring utilities, we cover essential next steps.

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Murphy Bed vs Sleeper Sofa: Which is Better for Guest Rooms?
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Murphy Bed vs Sleeper Sofa: Which is Better for Guest Rooms?

Trying to make the most of a small guest room?…

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Small House Renovation: How we made a 1,000 Square Foot Home Functional (And Pretty)
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Small House Renovation: How we made a 1,000 Square Foot Home Functional (And Pretty)

Now that our current house is on the market, we’ve…

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What to Do Before Closing on a Home
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What to Do Before Closing on a Home: Including FREE Checklist

Discover what to do before closing on a home, including inspections, final walkthroughs, closing costs, and essential paperwork to ensure a smooth buying process.

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Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids
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Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids

We just spent nine days exploring, hiking, eating fish &…

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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
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I’m a firm believer in buying affordable tile an I’m a firm believer in buying affordable tile and doing something interesting with it and I’ve tried probably almost every combo of the classic brick subway tile at this point. What’s your favourite? I loved the crosshatch we installed in our second house’s bathroom before we sold it but maybe that’s because I didn’t get to see it that much 🥲

#subwaytile #bathroomreno #kitchenreno #tilestyle
When we left America and bought a house sight unse When we left America and bought a house sight unseen in Australia, this little @storytiles tile from Amsterdam was the only thing I bought in the stress and chaos of moving internationally and now it looks perfect in our kitchen 🥲
Life comes at ya fast.

#aussiereno #diyer #expatlife #howihome #storytiles
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but one goo I don’t know who needs to hear this, but one good sesh in the utensil and bakeware section of the thrift store will set you up for the easiest mud kitchen ever 🤌🏻
I spent $8 total on all this stuff, including a big basket I had to buy to carry it all. 

#mudkitchen #mudkitchenideas #secondhandhome #thriftymom
When we left America and bought a house sight unse When we left America and bought a house sight unseen in Australia, this little @storytiles tile from Amsterdam was the only thing I bought in the stress and chaos of moving internationally and now it looks perfect in our kitchen 🥲 Life comes at ya fast. 

#aussiereno #diyer #expatlife #howihome #storytiles
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