Home Organization

So you think you want to buy a house? Congrats! Don’t start packing the china just yet.  There are lots of things to consider before you take the plunge into homeownership.  I bought my first home just weeks before my husband and I met (oops), and we are now in the process of buying our first home together.  This series documents my experiences and tips for making this major purchase go as smoothly as possible. The very first thing to do is to determine what you can afford.  I have found that the best way to really know is to do a thorough household budget (you should be doing this monthly anyway.)  There are many online calculators to choose from,...

I have such a treat for you with this month's Heart & Home post.  Bethany Riggs is artist-turned-mother of two, who truly uses her home as one giant canvas.  You will be blown away by her use of color and textures, her skillful DIY trickery, and her elements of kid-friendly decor all throughout her home.  What's even more special, is getting to know this mom.  She will give you a good laugh but also knows how to seriously talk about decorating your home. I know you will love this interview and this gorgeous Baton Rouge home. Enjoy! Q: Tell us a little about you and the family who lives here. I'm a stay-at-home mom with a B.F.A. in Fine Art, with...

I think most moms can relate to the pain that comes with buying box after box of diapers.  Not only do you go through an insane amount of diapers each month, but after a while, you are left with piles and piles of empty boxes. I don't know about you, but it honestly pains me to throw away good-sized boxes.  First I used them to organize all of Judah's clothes as he outgrew them.  Then I saved some to wrap presents during the holidays.  And then I put a couple in my car to organize Judah's toys and overflow. But even after that, we still had more! So in an attempt to make use out of the many boxes we're left...