DIY + Lifestyle

How does our family of four adults and two children share a one bathroom house in Sellwood? With difficulty! That is how. But also with love and dedication. It is sad when you think of it, really. We live in...

Many of us have mixed feelings about the start of this year, and a lot of us are on edge. Perhaps this year more than ever, it's important celebrate the start of a new adventure and the marking of...

We don’t live near an outdoor community pool (and swimming inside feels offensive to the season), we’ve become familiar with the local park’s splash pad. My kids enjoy having the option of playing in the water or playing on...

I was never a bastion of homemaking. It was an art that my hard-working mom didn't have time to perfect in practice, and my brothers and I were too selfish to lend her a hand, despite her pleas. When...

My hubby and I were married for 9 years before we were blessed with our daughter (followed by our son, 3 years later). And while we longed to grow our family much earlier than 9 years in, it had...

We're moms. There are a lot of things we'd like for our birthdays, Christmas, and Mother's Day. Those cute new sandals you can't afford, breakfast in bed (by yourself), a quiet weekend at the beach, a day without squabbles....

Every morning starts the same way. I wake up before my children and brew a round of delicious, warm coffee. I breathe in the energy of a Pacific Northwest morning, and I meditate on the wonderful day that awaits...

Burnout is real, and it absolutely sucks. I’ve shared a lot of tips for preventing the burnout, letting life be easy, and letting go of the stress of the little things, but I haven’t shared much about getting through...

While my children love nature, their enthusiasm for outdoor activities definitely calms with the arrival of fall and winter’s rainy and chilly days. This time of year, getting my girls outside is a priority. I want them to learn...

I often hear families express the desire for “more space” in their house, and they think that adding a playroom for their young children is the way to go. They fantasize that if their kids have a space to...