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This is what I have been up to today...

Pretty drastic, right?  Budget: $0.

I love how this one turned out!  Details coming on the blog later this week.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Call to Order: Mudroom Edition

Last year, I created a mudroom out of a small corner area between the 2 kid bedrooms {see that post here}.  That space functioned relatively well until my oldest child started kindergarten.  Nothing, and I mean nothing, could prepare me for the amount of paper/artwork/items that come home each week. I tried organizing the papers in the pantry (odd I know), then in a cabinet in the kitchen, then in her room, on and on.  Nothing was working.  

Then I took another look at this little corner.  What about all that wasted vertical space?  So I started researching storage cabinets on IKEA and didn't find anything that I loved.  I also didn't want to over-organize the space and cut into the walkway area.  It's a main thorough fare of the house.  

Introducing the new mudroom area...

I love how it turned out!

Favorite parts in no particular order:

• Place for loose papers to go underneath the bench (usually artwork)
• Hooks for backpacks
• Place to put on shoes
• Place for library books, folders, etc.
• Chalkboard to teach weekly Scripture verses

Here is a quick how-to make your own mudroom type of space in whatever little nook or cranny you have. 

I found most of my supplies at Michaels.  They are carrying a new line called "Make Market" and it's 30% off right now!  It's ADORABLE.  Very versatile.  LOVE IT.  Check it out here.

DIY Valentine Printable for Kids

Just thought I would post a quick Valentine's idea in case you operate in the last-minute-need-to-get-this-done mentality like me:)

Materials needed:

• color printer
• stapler
• small plastic bags
• scissors
• skittles
• pencil 
• child with a willing heart to write in the TO and FROM 

Source:  SimplyKierste.com