An Every Day Moment Became An Extraordinary Memory There is something so special about getting to know your kids. From the moment you lock eyes with them, you begin a journey of getting to know them and their personality. You get to discover who they are and see glimpses of who they'll become. Each of my boys have such unique personalities. I've learned that every child really is a gift because you don't know exactly what you're getting. Just like…
I have been dying to share this media cabinet makeover for awhile now! This DIY project was apart of my Mini Apartment Makeover Post, where in 6 weeks I transformed our apartment from basic to OH WOW YES! If you like this makeover I know you'll love to see the whole transformation, you can find the post here. This makeover was quite simple really. I don't have a good picture of the cabinet before but you can see in my…
( This post contains affiliate links. Which means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here) If you've been following me for any length of time then you know that I am a home decor and DIY freak. My dreams are filled…
My $15 Craigslist Desk Makeover This DIY project was apart of my Mini Apartment Makeover Post, where in 6 weeks I transformed our apartment from basic to OH WOW YES! If you like this makeover I know you'll love to see the whole transformation, you can find the post here: Tiny Apartment Makeover. When we moved into our apartment I had a small awkward corner to use as my mini office/craft room. The area was just big enough for a…
I would like to thank Corrine from Happiness In Homemaking for nominating me for the Liebster Award! She is an awesome blogger, and mama! She has some great posts about homemaking, motherhood and raising her two boys. The Liebster Award is an award given by bloggers to new bloggers, in recognition of their efforts and hard work creating their site and content. I am very honored to have been nominated! The rules for the Liebster Award are as follows…
I know how hard it is to plan a date with your husband. So I created an Instagram giveaway and FREE printable to help you look forward to your next date night. 5 lucky ladies will win one item from the photo above to wear on their next date night. All you have to do to enter is: 1. Go to my account on Instagram @katherinewandell and follow me if you're not already. 2. Like the giveaway photo. 3. Share…
I know from personal experience it can be hard to open up the conversation and talk about our marriage. It seems easy but most of the time couples will fall into everyday conversation mode. It’s the way we talk to each other after a long day at work or when there’s nothing new to say. So we recount the day's activities and follow it up with an “I love you” hoping we’ve connected with our spouse on a deeper level.…
I know from personal experience it can be hard to open up the conversation and talk about our marriage. It seems easy but most of the time couples will fall into everyday conversation mode. It’s the way we talk to each other after a long day at work or when there’s nothing new to say. So we recount the day's activities and follow it up with an “I love you” hoping we’ve connected with our spouse on a deeper level.…
Being a mother means we often forget to pamper ourselves and take time out just for us. I know I'm guilty of doing this. So you can imagine how excited I was to have the pleasure to get a makeover by a very talented Phoenix makeup artist named Nataliya Kovchan. She is located in north Phoenix and is amazing! She has such a fun bubbly personality. I had wayyy too much fun laughing with her, while trying to sit still…
( This post contains affiliate links. Which means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here ) 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW: When it comes to makeup, I'm NOT a beauty professional that's for sure. I can barely pull off…
( This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here ) Our Favorite Scooter For Toddlers Okay, this is seriously the first toy I bought my oldest son. It was for his first birthday, three years…
( This post contains affiliate links. Which means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here ) WE HAVE A CRAWLER! It's official I have a crawler in the house! Ambrose is 8 months now and he is crawling very fast. It's…
( This post contains affiliate links. Which means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here ) On July 1st 2016 I launched my blog. A lot has happened in the past year. In this post, I will break down what happened…
( This post contains affiliate links. Which means I make a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. The price of each item is the same for you whether you use the links or not. Using affiliate links helps me to maintain this website. You can read my full disclosure here) Hey guys! Today I want to show you one of my first makeovers. Believe it or not I decided to tackle a table! Okay not literally,…
It's been one year since I launched my blog. My first blogiversary as some call it. In that year I learned A LOT. My brain hurt at a point. Almost everything I learned was about blogging. I also learned a lot about myself, my work ethic and what it takes to be a blogger. Today I'm not talking about the behind the scene stuff. I'll save that doosy for another day. This post is going to list the top ten…