I’m a few days late with this week’s favorites because norovirus hit Emmett pretty hard over the weekend. But thankfully he’s feeling a lot better and he no longer demands that I hold him from 8AM to 7PM. Products Costco – Kirkland Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Packs I spotted these a few months ago at Costco and figured I’d give… View Post
This Week’s Favorites • March ’22, Week 3
Welcome to The Week’s Favorites! Very original name, I know. I thought it would be fun to create a weekly blog post with some of my favorite products, TV shows, movies, podcasts, books, links I shared in Instagram Stories during the week, and the latest blog posts. On the Blog I posted a bunch of deck pics and shared my… View Post
My Favorite Better Homes and Gardens Patio Furniture
There are many great Better Homes and Gardens patio furniture options. My favorite 5-piece conversation set has many features that make it perfect for our outdoor space. This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. Better Homes and Gardens River Oaks 5-Piece Conversation Set The River Oaks 5-Piece conversation set is the perfect outdoor patio furniture for… View Post
4 Ways to Encourage Kids’ Interest in Books
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Use promo code CHELSM120 for 20% off at the Scholastic Store Online! Struggling to get your kids excited about books and reading? Here are 4 ways to encourage kids’ interest in books. Appeal to Their Interests In my experience as a… View Post
Valentine’s Day Brunch
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I wanted to share some ideas and tips for creating the perfect Valentine’s Day brunch. This is a great idea for any and everyone. Because the main component is waffles, and who doesn’t love waffles? Heart Shaped Waffles A… View Post
Easy Bathroom Linen Closet Organization
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. It’s a new year, so that typically means a lot of organizing and cleaning is going on. This month, Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart challenged me to organize a space in less than 30 minutes. I chose our guest bathroom linen closet because… View Post
Book Gift Ideas for Kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Books are always a welcomed gift in our house so today I’m sharing some book gift ideas for kids. For the Reluctant Reader, Ages 6-11 We started reading The Bad Guys books with Owen last year. Graphic novels are a great… View Post
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Christmas is quickly approaching, and I know some of you waited until the last minute. So I’m here to help with some last minute holiday gift ideas! For the Hostess with the Mostest Heading to a low key get together and want to bring… View Post
Delivery Driver Snack Basket + Free Thank You Sign
With the holiday season comes gifts. And with gifts comes shopping online. And with online shopping comes package deliveries. This is a completely optional act of gratitude, but I like to set a delivery driver snack basket on our front porch. It’s a basket filled with snacks for delivery workers to take as gesture of thanks. I add a small… View Post
A Holly Jolly Christmas Loft
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. This month Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart challenged me to get my home ready for the holiday season with a design inspired by my favorite holiday song. I have dozens of favorite holiday songs, but ultimately, I chose “A Holly Jolly Christmas”. It’s… View Post
Holiday Sales 2021
I’ll update this blog post post periodically with my Black Friday finds. I lot of the stuff will be things we own and love. Be sure to check back periodically throughout the next few days! And make sure you’re following me on Instagram @twotwentyone, where I’ll share stuff in my stories. Don’t forget to browse through my gift guides! There’s a… View Post
Favorite Things 2021
At the end of every year, I share my favorite things. It’s always a random mix of items I’ve purchased throughout the year, that I love and would recommend to a friend. Most of the items are great gift ideas for others. Some of the items are great to make life with kids easier. And some are great to put… View Post
Tinsel Christmas Tree with Vintage Shiny Brite Ornaments
If you like vintage Christmas decor this is the post for you because I’m sharing my tinsel Christmas tree with vintage Shiny Brite ornaments. Even if you don’t enjoy vintage Christmas decorations, I still think you should stick around and at least look at the pretty pictures. Vintage Shiny Brite Ornaments After my Grandma Mildred passed away, I was given… View Post
Creating Reading Habits – Reading In the Car Line Every Day
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. The 2021-2022 school year is well underway for us, so today I wanted to share one of the reading habits we’ve grown into. Owen’s first grade teacher asks that students read for 15+ minutes each day to practice reading skills. We… View Post
Succulent Planter Ideas for a Table Setting
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Today I’m sharing a couple quick and easy succulent planter ideas. These are perfect for a casual table setting, wedding or baby shower, or you can even make them to give as gifts. DIY Succulent Place Setting Let’s start with a quick and easy… View Post
Favorite Sleep Products for Kids
I’ve randomly shared my favorite sleep products for kids on Instagram throughout the years. And I frequently get questions about or requests for links to certain products. So I wanted to create this blog post where all my favorite sleep products for kids can live. Currently, the boys have two different sleeping set-ups so I’m going to address both. For… View Post
Decorating Ideas for a Warm and Cozy Fall Front Porch
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. When decorating our front porch for fall, my goal is always to make it feel cozy, warm, and inviting. So today I’m sharing decorating ideas for a warm and cozy fall front porch. Vary the Size and Shape If you like to incorporate pumpkins… View Post
Organized Homework Station
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. School is in full swing around here! So it’s the perfect time to create an organized homework station– a place for all the pencils, glue sticks, crayons, and markers. Last fall, I put together a homeschool area for Owen, but with him doing in-person… View Post
Dry Creek Bed Landscaping – DIY Rainscaping
Did you know you don’t have to live with those ugly downspout splash guards and washed out mulch? In a couple of hours you can create a dry creek bed, also known as a dry stream bed, to divert the water away from your house. And it won’t break the bank. Things to Love About a Dry Creek Bed 1…. View Post
Pop of Color
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. To celebrate the launch of Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart’s new paint collection, they asked me to design a room around one of the paint colors in their new line. Pretty cool, right? I chose Night Lapis, a shade of navy blue as… View Post