Chocolate Christmas Pudding Bon-Bon Cookies

The traditional Christmas Pudding is a holiday mainstay in British homes. Being a dual nationality household, we typically have a pudding (usually store bought) around Christmas. For my husband, it just isn’t Christmas without a pudding. I … Read More

Tiny bathroom remodel

How to maximize space in a tiny bathroom

The tiny bathroom downstairs was definitely a perk when we moved into our current home, after making do with just one bathroom in our old house. It really wasn’t much of a bathroom at all, though–just a … Read More

Toddler Horse Costume

5 DIY Kids Costumes for Halloween

DIY kids costumes have become a Halloween tradition in our house, not only for cost-saving reasons, but also because my boys sometimes have unique ideas that the Halloween aisles can’t accommodate. With seven years of parenting behind … Read More

1920's bathtub trap

What Lies Beneath: Old House Plumbing Problems

There is a lot to love about old houses. Often they were built from top-quality materials that would cost a fortune today. They might come with attractive details such as beautiful wood molding, hardwood floors and … Read More