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How to Make a DIY Cardboard Dog House (Three Ways, Zero Dollars, Seven Years Strong)
It's easy to make your own dog house from found materials and shipping boxes. Turn your next delivery into your pet's dream home
May 168 min read
Four Kids, One Hippie Bus, and Zero Regrets, A VW Bus Restoration
This dreamy project saw me take an old beat-up VW van and turn it into a mobile dream office/ beach day hauler / hippy love family car.
May 159 min read
How I Transformed a Cluttered Side Yard into an Outdoor Sanctuary (And Why I Listed a Free Play Structure for $100)
Every good transformation starts with a problem to solve. Mine was a beloved, weathered play structure sitting in the middle of a narrow Santa Monica side yard — and absolutely nowhere to go from there until it was gone. This structure had history. Years earlier, my family had sanded it, painted it, and reassembled it together — my boys working alongside their dad and grandfather, all of it done for their little sister who just wanted something to play on in the backyard. It
May 86 min read
DIY Cardboard Dog House: A Cozy Retreat for Your Pup
Do you love to celebrate Christmas with your pet? This cardboard gingerbread house is a cute and inexpensive way to include your pet in the festivities!
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Creating Meaningful Moments: Thoughtfully Crafted Date Ideas to Keep the Spark Alive
If I had an unlimited budget, I’d be crafting epic date nights regularly. We’d be jetting off to Santorini, savoring the best sushi in LA by the beach, or snagging tickets to see our favorite artists live. But the reality is, budgets exist, and not every date can be a grand adventure. After 25 years together, I’ve realized that while it’s wonderful to have those occasional, unforgettable nights, what really sustains a relationship is finding joy in the “regular” dates. These
Dec 9, 20245 min read
Who's Your Favorite Child? A Parent's Perspective on the Concept of Favorites
The other day, someone asked me, “Who’s your favorite child?” It wasn’t the first time I’d heard this question, but for some reason, it really stuck with me. I found myself ruminating on it, trying to understand the concept. Why do people even have a “favorite child”? So, instead of letting it bounce around in my head, I thought it might be healthier to get it down on paper and share it with you all. I’d love to hear your perspective—especially if you’ve had similar experienc
Dec 9, 20244 min read
15 Creative Activities to Do While Traveling
Traveling isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s about making memories and experiencing new places in unique ways. Whether you’re with family...
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Busting Myths: The Sustainable, Affordable Beauty of Modern Fake Flowers
Intro In the realm of home decor and design, the tides are shifting. The outdated perceptions of synthetic flora are being challenged, as...
Nov 4, 20245 min read
The Myriad Benefits of Parents Playing with Their Children: A Holistic Approach to Development
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to sit and play with children can be challenging for parents. However, research from child...
Nov 4, 20243 min read
How Arts & Crafts Can Benefit Your Child’s Development
Child psychologist Haim G. Ginott famously said, “Children are like wet cement, whatever falls on them makes an impression.” His words...
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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