Author: Amanda
Mini Homework Stations for Small Spaces
My older daughter starts 1st grade in a few short weeks, and believe it or not, she’s excited for homework! Last year we started an afterschool routine that included doing homework before dinner so it’s not looming as one more item to check off the to-do list before the bedtime routine starts. Typically she’d work… Read More
Splurge vs Steal, Summer Home Decor
Now that summer’s officially here, it seems like there’s a neighborhood BBQ or family get together every weekend, and I’m feeling festive – time to refresh our beach towels, stuff for dining & entertaining and outdoor decor. I did a little online window shopping and found pricier items and their less expensive matches (in two cases… Read More
Fun idea: Use a Bar Cart as a Nightstand
Giant Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017!
Need ideas for some special moms, grandmas, aunts and other female figures in your life? I had so much fun putting together these Mother’s Day gift guides this year! Whether she’s a traveller or a homebody, a new mom or a seasoned expert, you’ll find something she’ll love on one of these lists – gifts under… Read More
Modern File Cabinets for Home Offices
Ah, tax season. I am not good at paperwork or hard deadlines so the weeks leading up to April 15 are pretty stressful. Keeping track of all those pieces of paper seems so archaic and tedious, but we hang onto tax return documents for about three years after filing in case of an audit. What… Read More
Best Flush Mount Lights Under $250
Why is it that builders and landlords always default to the dreaded “boob light” flushmount fixture? It’s so easy to do better, and still be affordable! I’ll admit, it’s been three years and we still have the builder’s basic ones in almost every room but I’m slowly working to change that! On my hunt for affordable alternatives… Read More
Calming Black & White Gender Neutral Nursery
Nursery planning is definitely a mom’s rite of passage and it can be fun, especially in the nesting stage. But it can also be overwhelming to know where to start – how to pick a theme that’s not too babyish, what if you’re not finding out the gender beforehand, how much time can you spend in… Read More
6 tips to elevate the everyday
Self-care seems to be the first thing that goes out the window when juggling everything moms have to take care of in a given day. (Someone once said a mom’s mind is like a browser window with a million tabs open – accurate). But it’s one of the most important things for your well-being. It… Read More
Balancing a kid-friendly home + grown-up decor
Hi all! My first blog post – I’m so excited. I’ve been a contributing writer on www.themomedit.com for a few years now, and have always wanted to create a home blog where I can talk about things like my two favorite gray paint colors, my distaste for ‘boob lights’, share DIY projects, create styleboards and more.… Read More