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Wicker baskets are organized into white closets for some DIY closet organization ideas. DIY Closet Organization Ideas for a More Collected Life
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Closet Organization Ideas for a More Collected Life

February 27, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly10 Comments

Tour my closets as I show you closet organization ideas that’ll transform your home. With wicker baskets, glass jars, and other small decorative storage bins, you won’t even recognize your new closet once it’s madeover.

Chocolate Baked Oats are shown cut into squares and served in a dish next to a vase of pink flowers. Chocolate Baked Oats | cozy & healthy
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Chocolate Baked Oats | cozy & healthy

February 20, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly7 Comments

Cozy, Healthy Chocolate Baked Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that puts a spin on traditional breakfast oatmeal. With chocolate and peanut butter, it’s a decadent yet healthy bar to eat on the go to fuel your busy day.

Vegetarian Breakfast Egg Casserole is sliced and served on a saucer. The Vegetarian Egg Breakfast Casserole You Need
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The Vegetarian Egg Breakfast Casserole You Need

February 16, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Vegetarian Egg Breakfast Casserole is pure comfort food any time of day. Versatile and filled to the brim with veggies and protein, it’s a crowd pleaser that everyone will be begging for seconds of.

A summer afternoon shows bright colors in a beautifully decorated cottage. Cottagecore Living Room Ideas You’ll Love
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Cottagecore Living Room Ideas You’ll Love

February 13, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

These cottagecore living room decorating ideas will inspire you to create the cottage-style home of your dreams...

A planner sits on a table as an essential tool to learn how to meal plan for the week. How to Meal Plan for the Week
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How to Meal Plan for the Week

February 9, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Meals just got easier! Learn how to meal plan for the week using these five easy, proven steps I incorporate into my household routine.

The Best Beginner Painting Tips
DIY · Home & Garden

The Best Beginner Painting Tips

February 6, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly7 Comments

Discover all the best painting tips for beginners who are renovating a home. Everything you need to know about paint can be found right here.

easy homemade queso recipe is shown with chips and a lime. Easy Homemade Queso Recipe
Recipes

Easy Homemade Queso Recipe

February 2, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

This easy homemade queso recipe is the perfect cheesy accompaniment to all your favorite snacks of the season. With flavorful green chilies and freshly grated sharp cheddar, this tasty homemade dip will please all of your guests.

Valentine's Day Brownies sprinkled with pink and red are sitting on a marble tabletop with a linen draped under the plat it's on. Sprinkles and more brownies are in the background. Valentine’s Day Brownies
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Valentine’s Day Brownies

January 30, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly10 Comments

Valentine’s Day Brownies are the perfect pick-me-up whether you’re celebrating with a lover, friends, or all by yourself. Filled to the brim with chocolate, this batter bakes into a moist and fudgy brownie that has those slightly crisp and chewy edges we all beg for.

How To Do Home Renovations on a Budget
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How To Do Home Renovations on a Budget

January 26, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Learn how to do home renovations on a budget with my latest tips and ideas. Cut costs by doing it yourself and factoring these ideas into your next projects.

Simple Winter Self Care Tips
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Simple Winter Self Care Tips

January 23, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Incorporate these winter self-care tips into your life to improve your mind, body, and overall wellness this season.

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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