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Discover our favorite moments beyond DIY—family life, travel tips, home styling, and everyday hacks. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to simplify daily routines or make the most of family time, our lifestyle posts have you covered.

traveling with a toddler
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Traveling With a Toddler: How We Did It

Discover proven tips and strategies for traveling with a toddler. Learn from our firsthand experience and make your family adventures stress-free and enjoyable.

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How to make a mood board
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How to Make a Mood Board (Without Photoshop)

Learn how to make a mood board without Photoshop! Our step-by-step guide shows you simple tools and techniques to craft inspiring mood boards for design projects and more.

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thrift store shopping guide
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What to Always Look for at Thrift Stores

Discover essential tips on what to always look for at thrift stores to find hidden treasures. From vintage decor to unique clothing pieces, learn how to make the most of your thrift shopping experience with our thrift store shopping guide.

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IKEA play kitchen accessories
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The Best Accessories for Your IKEA Play Kitchen

Explore the best IKEA play kitchen accessories to enhance your child’s playtime. Discover must-have items and creative ideas to personalize and upgrade their IKEA play kitchen for endless fun and imagination.

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We’re Building an Airbnb!
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We’re Building an Airbnb!

Follow our journey as we build an Airbnb from scratch! Get insider tips, design inspiration, and practical advice for creating a successful short-term rental property.

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porch makeover
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Our Budget-friendly Porch Makeover

This porch makeover was budget friendly and added so much curb appeal to our home. We’ll break down the steps we took, and how you can too.

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A couple standing in an empty house starting their first year of home ownership.
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One Year Of Shoe Makes New

Celebrate one year of Shoe Makes New! Discover our journey, favorite projects, and valuable lessons learned.

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How to Buy a House Without a Lot of Money Down
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How to Buy a House Without a Lot of Money Down

Effective strategies for purchasing your first home with a small down payment. How to buy a house and navigate the home buying process.

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inexpensive rugs
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Where to Find Inexpensive Rugs

Discover the best places to find inexpensive rugs for every room in your home. Buy affordable and stylish rug options without sacrificing quality.

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budget bathroom remodel
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Our Budget Bathroom Remodel

Affordable renovation ideas and tips with our budget bathroom remodel guide. Learn how to transform your bathroom without breaking the bank.

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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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This may be too niche but I feel like I’ve found This may be too niche but I feel like I’ve found a hack, is it smart or unhinged? 
Lining up the drawer fronts is so frustrating and I’ve tried double sided tape but it doesn’t let you move the front if you need to adjust and I could remove all the drawers I guess but that’s a pain too and I’ve struggled with clamps but let me tell ya, hot glue is really that girl. 
It’s tacky enough to keep the drawer front in place but also has a bit of wiggle before it dries to check level and clamp it all in place and it made this annoying DIY task so much easier.
I was so sick of turning on the tv and screen time I was so sick of turning on the tv and screen time being derailed by the appearance of some AI slop like rainbow ducks from YouTube (too specific?) so I made this solution and they love picking from a menu. 

We all get more educational and wholesome screen time and they don’t need to ingest the Red Dye 40 of childrens entertainment so it’s a win win 🤌🏻

#parenthacks #90schildhood
Husband said he could help in five minutes? Too la Husband said he could help in five minutes? Too late, I’ve got a couple of 2x4s as spacers and I’ve already done it.
Never underestimate the determination of a millenn Never underestimate the determination of a millennial woman who wants the DIY project done now 🤷‍♀️
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