creativity for the home
Since moving to the Nashville area, my boys have been sharing a room. First it was in our apartment: where they had a giant walk in closet. That was so easy … each of them had a hanging rod; I installed a bookcase nook for them to read in; plus we had plenty of space…
This post has been on my mind for quite some time now. It’s an idea I’ve been thinking about on and off for at least the past year; but it has come to the forefront over the last few months. As we’ve accumulated more stuff I have felt the desire to purge: all those barely-touched…
*this post contains Amazon affiliate links. thank you for supporting the brands i love – it helps make Atkinson Drive possible!* Both of my boys have birthdays during the Winter break – within two weeks of each other! We always throw them a joint birthday party. It’s a ton of fun, but sometimes it can…
Thank you Goliath Games for sponsoring this post. Pick up your favorite game today to enjoy the holiday season and beyond! This time of year always brings so much joy to little kiddos. But it can be difficult for us parents to help entertain them during the school break, right? I know I always struggle…
I have never been much for Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve been having a hard time getting into the swing of Fall. So I thought I’d switch things up and do something fun this year! My son is really into mummies after studying them at school. Between his obsession and a recent trip to…
Every once in a while my family and I make the four-ish hour trek to Atlanta, GA to visit the IKEA store down there. Normally we drive down early Saturday with enough time for a quick run through before driving right back. But, my husband has a new job that gives him Fridays off now….
My family and I love a good Summertime celebration! Anything to be outside with friends and family … enjoying each other, the weather, and delicious food. One of our favorite warm weather dishes is Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It’s one of those things you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without shame (well – maybe…
Father’s Day is coming up on us quickly! Sadly, I just realized that my husband is going to be gone for most of his special day. So my boys and I came up with something fun for him that came together easily. This Father’s Day gift idea is perfect for the dad who has everything….
Being a teacher’s kid, I know how much they sacrifice. Their pay is less than it should be … and so much is spent on making sure kids have great experiences! You’ll hardly hear them complain, though. Because it’s their calling and they love it. That’s why I love to spoil my kids teachers. A thoughtful gift…
This past week was my husband’s birthday. Nowadays we don’t do much for birthdays what with work and grownup responsibilities. But … I do try my hardest to make the day special without spending much money. Usually I do this with his favorite meals (and having the boys make cute cards). I opted to do…
A few years ago while wandering through Whole Foods, I found this fruit and vegetable wash that looked so cute I couldn’t resist adding it to my cart. I ran out of it last year and haven’t been able to convince myself to buy more. To be honest … $10 is pretty steep for washing fruits…
When we first started the process of building our new home, we were told that there would be some unexpected plan changes. Something about the slope of the ground made it necessary to move the door from the garage into the house. At first I was freaking out a bit… I mean, we had no examples of this change…
I love a good house tour – especially when it’s part of a parade of homes! A little while back we had the opportunity to tour seven beautiful homes in Arrington, TN. It’s a quaint town outside of Nashville (with a phenomenal winery). This particular tour was in a golf neighborhood that I could only…
My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about new year’s resolutions. It’s always fun to dream about becoming your best self, isn’t it? So why is it so difficult to actually follow through with these plans each year? While we were discussing our goals the other day, the idea of creating habits came up….
