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Utility Closet Organization

Batteries, light bulbs, flashlights and more - let's talk about how to organize your utility closet! Utility Closet Organization Raise your hand if you have multiple locations for household miscellaneous items. Items that get stuffed in junk drawers because they don't have a home of their own. Items like extension cords, air filters, vacuum cleaner attachments, light bulbs etc. Last month I needed an extension cord and it took me nearly 20 minutes to find one. We have probably 5 or so around the house in various locations, but I couldn't find a single one because I really didn't have a place for them. After much frustration, I decided I needed to do better at organizing those miscellaneous items. So, I set out to create an organized utility closet where all of those "things" had a place. I had this unused set of cupboards upstairs between my boy's bedrooms that I decided would get ... [Read More]

How to Make a Family Command Center + 10 Command Center Ideas

Make the perfect family command center TODAY with our helpful tips and 10 creative command center ideas! Parent Command Center Any busy parent can attest to the craziness that comes from balancing the various family schedules. Sports practices, piano lessons, project due dates, picture day, field trip permission slips to be signed, etc. A household with kids (no matter how young or old!) is never more in need of a system for staying on top of all those details. Enter: The Command Center. Usually comprised of a calendar, contact info, and a place for incoming mail and papers, establishing an efficient parent command center can make all the difference between pure chaos and smooth sailing! How to Make a Home Command Center Think of your home command center as THE PLACE for all important things, and a way to stay on track of every event in your busy schedules. Find a place in your ... [Read More]

Prom Hairstyles – 40 Prom UpDos We Love

Here are 40 Prom Hairstyles and prom updos to help you plan your perfect night! Updo Hairstyles for Prom Whether you're going for a sweet, trendy, or classic look for Prom this year - we guarantee you'll find a hairstyle to match!  There are updos for varying lengths of hair and each one is more unique than the next. These ideas are also perfect for weddings or parties where you need to look a little more put together than usual. (I just spent some serious time browsing these beautiful looks and I am feeling quite frumpy with my pony tail right about now!) Take a look at 10 of our favorite prom hair ideas: Prom Hairstyles prom hairstyles for short hair A soft updo for short hair that is easy to do and very elegant, from Twist Me Pretty. Quick and easy Bun for short hair, from Luxy Hair. She adds some extensions for fullness and I think it looks great!! Knotted updo ... [Read More]

BBQ Chicken Tacos || Simple and Delicious!

A bold flavor twist for your next Taco Tuesday, these BBQ Chicken Tacos taste amazing and they are super simple to make!  easy chicken tacos recipe I think tacos are one of my very favorite meals. I love that you can feed a crowd with relatively affordable ingredients, and that everyone around the table can customize their plate according to what they prefer. These BBQ Chicken Tacos are a tangy twist on the classic Spanish meal. My brother in law made them for my family years ago and now we eat them all.the.time. This recipe is simple, quick and downright amazing! Use our recipe for Homemade Tortillas to make your tacos even better!!! How to Make Chicken Tacos The ingredients for these tacos probably look pretty basic and familiar, but the chicken is where the flavor gets kicked up a notch! Unlike traditional taco meats with the classic Spanish flavors of cumin and garlic, ... [Read More]

Avocado Egg Salad – The BEST Egg Salad Recipe

Looking for a twist on the classic egg salad recipe? This Avocado Egg Salad is fresh, filling and super delicious! How to Make Egg Salad The classic egg salad recipe is made by combining hard boiled eggs with mayonnaise. And while I am a huge fan of tradition, this avocado egg salad just might change the way you make egg salad forever! It has the creamy flavors of the egg and mayonnaise we know and love, but it also has a crunchy texture from the celery and apples, not to mention a tart edge to it that will make your taste buds verrrrry happy! Preparation is SIMPLE! You'll hard-boil some eggs, chop some fresh fruits and veggies, mix it all with some mayonnaise and spices, then serve it as you wish! It goes well on toast or a buttery croissant, but my favorite way of eating this particular egg salad is wrapped up on lettuce. It is so refreshing, and one of my favorite healthy ... [Read More]