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Delicious Recipes for your family

Here you will find all of my favorite cravings! From main dishes to sides and desserts, I have all sorts of goodies that you are going to love.

  • Breakfast
  • *Directions* - In a large bowl, combine the frozen whipped topping and lemon curd until it's completely mixed. - Use a spoon to scoop a small amount on top of the sugar cookies and spread it so the top is completely covered. - Top with chopped strawberries. - Serve immediately or chill in fridge until ready to serve.
    Desserts
  • This is the most delicious french onion soup recipe in a bread bowl. French Onion Soup is the perfect comfort food on a cold winters night, everyone will know how much love you put into this meal. Caramelized onions, beef broth, melted gruyere cheese come together to form the most comforting, delicious bowl of French Onion Soup you will ever eat!
    Main
  • Sides
  • Drinks
  • Healthy Treats
 
 
 
 
Meet the author

Welcome! I’m Kristin

I live in sunny San Diego with my incredibly handy husband, 3 teen boys, and 3 crazy dogs. I love to share my love for DIY, crafts, recipes, gardening and so much more. My husband and I have enjoyed turning our suburban home into our dream home while remaining functional and practical. We hope to show you it is possible to create beautiful spaces fit for busy families on a budget. I try my best to live a happy, healthy and beautiful life, inspire and be inspired, and embrace my imperfections.

 
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Craft Ideas and Tutorials

Do you love to craft? Here you will find craft ideas for every holiday and season plus so much more!

  • Wreaths
  • Fall
  • Sew
  • Spring
  • Christmas
  • Valentine’s

 

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Download your free work from home printable.

Over 30 pages!!! Manage your time, get organized, structure your day and plan out your week so you can have more free time to enjoy all the other beautiful things in life! 

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DIY, Designing + decorating your house to be your home

Do you love DIY, being creative, re-purposing things, designing, and decorating? You are in the right spot, turn your home into the house you have dreamed of!

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  • Tile
  • Decorating Tips
  • Molding
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Outdoor
 
 

Grab Your Free Printables

 

If you’re looking for FREE printables, you’ve come to the right place! I share free printables for all occasions! I have printables for home decor, holidays, kids and so much more!

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Paint Tutorials

Here you will find tutorials on all sorts of paint, my personal favorite is Chalk paint. It is such an easy way to transform furniture and so much more.
I also have lots of tutorials on spray paint (another personal favorite) and traditional painting. It’s amazing how a coat of paint can instantly update any space or piece of furniture!

Furniture Online Australia

  • Accent Table transformed using americana decor chalky paint in the color legacy
    Chalk Paint
  • Spray Paint
  • Paint