Creating a family-friendly home for play, rest, and reflection.
One of my favorite features of our family friendly home is our big communal art table! While our monstrous art table takes up a lot of real estate in our home, it’s worth it. A big art table is a great place for kids and adults alike to gather and create together. Sitting around a…
How To Create A Cozy Home: 25 Tips Ever since I was little, I have loved rearranging furniture and creating cozy spaces. Now as an adult, with a family and a whole house to arrange, I am in full-on hygge-making mode! I have experimented with different aesthetics and layouts in our house, and I’ve finally…
Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed (which is often as a mom of 2 young kids), I get obsessive about decluttering my home. It has become a form of stress management for me. It’s a small way to feel a little bit more in control of my own life and less weighed down by all…
How many toys do kids need? While it’s nice to have a number to shoot for, it’s more important to assess how many toys are right for your particular child and circumstances. For example, as a stay-at-home mom, my kids are home a lot. We live in a 2000 square foot home and can fit…
Toddler-friendly homes are curated to give toddlers access to furniture, tools, and resources that support their growth and development. Creating a kid-friendly home gives toddlers opportunities to do things for themselves. They learn that they are capable. And they become confident in their ability to try new things, make choices, and master new skills. They…
