Episode 17: 5 Tips for A Beautiful Home With Kids (And All Their Stuff)
Is it actually possible to have a beautiful home with kids? In today’s episode, we’re sharing five tips for keeping your home from looking like a toy store after a tornado. We’ll check in on our Domestic Dare, and Kimmy shares something she’s loving lately.
Highs and Lows
Bre:
high - New light globes/ fixed my necklace
low - my elbow
Kimmy:
Two Highs! 1. It’s a GIRL! Nursery design plans underway, Lulu and Georgia wallpaper
Energy is back and nesting has begun- finally managing my house again!
Emily:
low - backsplash delay and “fight” with Brian
high - backsplash is almost done!
Kid’s Stuff and Home Decor:
Set the intention of the space - kids, kid-free, or combined
Create zones
Pretend play
Creative/messy play
Quiet play
Contain and Conceal
Baskets - “Baskets in the Attic” podcast episode from Young House Love
Bins
Drawers and cabinets
Shelves (Montessori style)
Create Clean Up Routines
Once or twice a day is pick up time - midday or before bed
The goal should be to have a house that is easily tidied, not always tidy
The difference between mess and clutter
Emily’s Toy Storage:
Bre’s Toy Storage:
Kimmy’s Toy Storage:
Domestic Dare Update
Bre:
Emily:
Plastic bag, clingwrap, etc. drawer inserts we’re all drooling over
Watch Emily organize her pantry:
Pillow Talk
Kimmy: IKEA Cabinet Hack for storing kids books
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