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Reuse Brown Paper Packaging
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3 Creative Ways to Reuse Brown Paper Packaging for DIY Projects

Get creative and reduce waste by reusing brown paper packaging for DIY projects like custom gift wrap, snack platters, and popcorn bags. These simple and eco-friendly ideas are perfect for adding a rustic, personal touch to your home.

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How We Find the Best Flight Deals
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How We Find the Best Flight Deals

Discover how to utilize Google Flights like a pro to find the best flight deals for your next vacation. Learn tips and strategies for being flexible with dates, locations, and layovers to unlock incredible savings on international travel. From tracking price fluctuations to signing up for deal newsletters, this guide covers everything you need to know to DIY your dream getaways.

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DIY toddler dress-up station
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9 Handmade Gift Ideas: Thoughtful and Creative DIY Presents

Discover thoughtful handmade gift ideas for any occasion. Get creative with our easy DIY gift projects that show you care without breaking the bank.

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10 Meals To Cook During a Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen torn up? These 10 easy meal ideas during a kitchen remodel kept us sane while we finished this stressful DIY project.

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Icefields Parkway With Toddlers
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Icefields Parkway with Toddlers: Ultimate Banff & Jasper Family Guide

Explore the Icefields Parkway with toddlers using our comprehensive family guide. Get tips for visiting Banff and Jasper, including activities and travel advice for a smooth trip.

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Toddler Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items for Stress-Free Trips
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Toddler Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items for Stress-Free Trips

Prepare for your next adventure with our must-have toddler travel essentials. Plus, tips for parents for stress-free vacations.

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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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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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How Being Homeless From a Hurricane Wasn’t the Most Annoying Part of Our Moving Experience
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How Being Homeless From a Hurricane Wasn’t the Most Annoying Part of Our Moving Experience

Explore our challenging move experience, including homelessness from a hurricane. Gain insights into navigating unexpected hurdles during relocation.”

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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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Reminder that sometimes a $50 Facebook Marketplace Reminder that sometimes a $50 Facebook Marketplace find feels as good as a full renovation. 
We don’t have space for a mudroom or proper entryway and these shoe bins in our playroom were out of control. Also everyone would be sprawled out on the floor trying to get shoes on at the door with nowhere to sit then I found this (perfectly sized) bench that fixes both problems. 
I just chucked it in place for now but how should I finish it? Paint? Sand it back? 

#thriftfind #thriftflip #diyprojects #entrywaydecor
Do you ever wonder what kind of crazy nickname som Do you ever wonder what kind of crazy nickname some friend group out there has about an interaction with you? Because we bring up the Facebook marketplace sh*tter a lot around here and it’s like a quantifier of how bad a day you’re having. 

I do truly feel bad for that guy but oof, I don’t think he expected to leave with a couch and a new thing to think about every night as he falls asleep. 
What’s the worst marketplace experience you’ve had? I actually don’t even think this is my worst one 😅

#diyer #facebookmarketplace #thriftedhome
People always message me some variation of ‘I wish People always message me some variation of ‘I wish I could do projects but have no idea where to start’ and I always say try hanging a shelf. 
Let me know if you have any questions or requests for more specific how-to videos (and I hope you appreciate that I added an extra hole I didn’t even need just to show you what a stud looks like 😂). 

#diyer #beginnerdiy #easydiy #diyhome
One day she’s a name in a notes app and the next s One day she’s a name in a notes app and the next she’s a little crafty queen 🥲 

We decided to have a girls outing this weekend and she requested a fun drink and painting in the park so I added in some thrifting for my input and phew this day had me like a dog hearing all its favourite words.

#craftymom #kidswhocreate #girlhood #thriftymum
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