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Join me as I Craft, Cook, DIY, Garden, and create beauty on a budget all while celebrating life’s simple joys.

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Delicious Recipes for your family

If you love good food, you’re in the right spot. From everyday main dishes to crowd‑pleasing sides and tempting desserts, there’s a little something here for every appetite.

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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

Love to craft? Explore a growing collection of ideas for every holiday, every season, and all the moments in between.

Thrift Store Makeovers

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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

If you love DIY projects, getting creative, reimagining old pieces, and designing beautiful spaces, you’re in the right place. Every small project brings you closer to the home you’ve been dreaming about, one project at a time.

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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

Painting is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to refresh your home. Here you’ll find tutorials covering all kinds of techniques. From spray paint—my personal favorite—for quick updates, to chalk paint for that soft, vintage look, and traditional painting methods for timeless transformations, there’s something for every style and skill level. It’s amazing how a coat of paint can instantly update any space or piece of furniture.

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