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DIY Concrete look modern easter egg decor

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:05 +0000

These concrete look easter eggs are the perfect modern decor that suits almost any home style. If you’re not into the pastels and bright colours this easter season… might I suggest this DIY tutorial? I first shared these easter eggs last spring as part of a Dollar Store DIY challenge video for spring. I paired …

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Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:01:07 +0000

It’s spring! And that means it’s time for the annual Outdoor Spring Cleaning! Today, I’m giving you this free printable outdoor spring cleaning checklist and sharing what we’ve done to get our patio and yard ready for the spring. I don’t know about you, but I find spring outdoor spring cleaning totally overwhelming and honestly …

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Cozy Neutral Dining Room Reveal

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:01:55 +0000

We renovated our kitchen and dining room, then NEVER decorated. I transformed it from a white box of a room into a cozy neutral dining room in this makeover reveal… all in one weekend! Remember about a month ago, I shared our dining room makeover plans? Well, we made this room over that weekend, sharing …

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Ombre Cake Makeover for Valentines Day (from a Grocery Store Cake!)

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000

Psst! This post is part of a Canadian blogger Valentines Day blog hop! Scroll down to the bottom to get all the ideas! If you know me at all, you might know that I’m not much of a baker. I know how- don’t get me wrong. My mom is a fabulous baker and always made …

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DIY Gift Card Box – Creative Gift Card Ideas for Men

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 21 May 2024 18:51:59 +0000

Looking for gift card ideas for men? Here’s a fun one you’ll want to record the reaction to! This DIY Gift Card Wrapping Idea for Fathers Day gets kids involved and makes a last minute gift for dad so much more fun. A few years back, I made a gift guide for Father’s Day full of things …

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8 Home Hacks for busy Homes

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:52:02 +0000

Sharing 8 things we do consistently that help our home feel more peaceful even with full schedules and a family of 6. These are simple strategies that can be adapted to your own life and family! Earlier this year I was asked to speak at the Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit. It was my second …

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DIY Personalized Door Mats | How to Letter on Coir Mats!

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:41:25 +0000

Sharing the easiest way to letter on coir door mats for this DIY personalized door mat project! Mine says ‘You Better Like Kids’, but yours can say whatever you choose. This way of painting door mats helps the paint hold up longer than spray paint. *Post originally published May 2019, updated July 2023 with more …

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Fire Table Media Comparison: Lava Pebbles Vs Fire Glass

Colleen Pastoor — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Which fire table media should you choose for your propane fire table? I’m reviewing two modern looking options: black reflective fire glass and larger grey lava pebbles. I’ve been talking about wanting a fire table for our outdoor space for quite some time. Being in BC, we often have fire bans on so a wood …

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How to Print Free Printables

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:10:36 +0000

If you are new to free printables, this post is for you. We’re discussing what free printables are, what you’re allowed to use them for, how to download and print free printables as well as some setting recommendations. You can find thousands of free printables on blogs and websites and while you might not have …

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Where Do You Keep Cleaning Supplies?

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:09:57 +0000

Where do you keep cleaning supplies… other than under the sink? Sharing the different spaces we safely keep our cleaning chemicals and supplies in our home with small children. Over the years I’ve shared organization tips and videos and in those posts, I’ve shared what we keep under our kitchen sink. And spoiler, it’s just …

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