Taking the bull by the horns and constructing the home of your dreams is not just exciting but a monumental challenge. Every detail matters when creating the space that represents who you are as a person, from selecting layouts that suit you best to choosing finishes that express yourself. But where should you start? Building […]
Author: Shanice Bannis
Top Bunk Bed Reveal: How I Turned My Son’s Space into His Dream Retreat
It’s been a while since I did a top bunk makeover. Like a long time. It wasn’t until I received a super sweet comment on my sister’s top bunk desk project back in 2015 that I got inspired to do this one. In fact, that comment came at such a perfect time because I was […]
My Inspiring Drip Trickle Flow Flood Podcast Interview: From Mom to Multi-Hyphenate
Someone pinch me and tell me this is real! A few weeks ago, I sat down as a guest on the Drip Trickle Flow Flood podcast — a show I had already binge-listened to, written about on my blog, and recommended to friends — and suddenly I wasn’t just the listener anymore. I was […]
Burnt Out? This Free Creative Self-Care Summit Is Your Permission to Slow Down
I’m speaking at the Creative Self-Care Summit, and you’re invited to join me! If you’ve been craving a little more calm, a little more you time, and a creative outlet that doesn’t feel like another thing on your never-ending to-do list… I want you to know something right away: You’re not alone. I hear […]
How to Organize Your Life with Microsoft OneDrive for Busy Moms
We spend so much time organizing our homes—our kitchens, closets, junk drawers—but what about the mess we carry around every single day on our phones and computers? They’re your digital home. And just like your physical home, they need regular decluttering. When files pile up, stress follows. Screenshots we “might need later.” School forms are […]
How to Use Google Calendar for Busy Moms (Without Feeling Overwhelmed!)
If you’ve ever stared at your week and wondered, “How am I supposed to keep track of all of this?” then friend, you are exactly who I’m talking to today. As busy moms, we hold so much—school schedules, appointments, and let’s not forget our own goals and side hustles. This is why understanding how […]
How to Make Your In and Out List (and Finally Feel Back in Control)
Have you ever walked into your home and felt like everything is yelling at you at once? The mail is on the counter. The kids’ artwork is multiplying overnight. The Amazon boxes you swear you already dealt with. If that sounds familiar, you don’t need more bins. You don’t need a whole weekend purge. […]
5 Not-So-Obvious Uses For Your Spare Room
Are you getting a little bit stuck around what to do with your spare room that’s not in use right now? If so, then this guide is for you. We take a look at all of the ways that you might be able to leverage the space and do something that’s not so obvious […]
Vision Board Ideas That Actually Work (Plus ChatGPT Prompts for When You’re Stuck)
There was a time when my vision board looked cute… but didn’t actually do anything. It had pretty quotes, dreamy photos, and vibes—but zero direction. And if you’ve ever sat there with scissors, glue, and a blank board thinking, “Okay…but what do I actually put on this thing?” then you’re not alone. That’s exactly […]
An Easy 28-Day Declutter Challenge That Actually Fits Your Busy Life
Let me guess. You’re ready for my Easy 28-day declutter challenge? If you want a tidy home, but you don’t want to spend your weekends drowning in donation piles or feeling guilty because you didn’t finish “the whole house.” This is for you. If you want progress without pressure. Or, you want less chaos […]
Master Family Organization with These Powerful Calendar Tools for Busy Moms
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your kitchen wondering, “Why does everyone in this house know what’s going on except me?”—you are not alone. As busy moms, we hold the mental load of everybody’s schedules: school spirit days, therapy appointments, grocery pickups, bill due dates, work deadlines, and the last-minute party invites […]
Tips to Maintain Your Garden & Keep it Looking Amazing
Your garden can often be one of the nicer parts of your home during the summer months, and you could end up wanting to spend quite a bit of time in it when it’s nice and warm. At least, that’s if you’ve actually looked after it and spent a bit of effort on garden […]
Why Preventative Home Care Is Always Worth the Effort
Although it can sometimes feel like it, the fact is that most home problems don’t actually appear out of nowhere – they come along slowly, building up, and, very often, they’ll do it out of sight until you finally notice that a tiny leak has become water damage, or loose tile is a trip […]
Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Do, But Need To Do
Owning a home is a fantastic feeling. There are so many benefits to owning your own home, but there is one major downside – the fact that you have to maintain it yourself. This is a lot to do, a lot to take on, but it’s worth it in the end. This article is […]
How to Get Organized with Asana for Busy Moms (and Actually Stick With It!)
Ask anyone, and they will tell you how obsessed I am with Asana. If you’re anything like me, your brain probably has a running list of all the things — school drop-offs, meal planning, client projects, and laundry piles. It’s a lot to manage. As moms, our to-do lists never end, and sometimes it […]