DIY Mom Blog
Decorating with kids is like painting a masterpiece in a windstorm—chaotic, unpredictable, but strangely beautiful. When I first imagined a beautifully decorated home, I saw white walls, minimal furniture, and calming neutrals. Fast forward to parenthood—and my new aesthetic includes primary colors, handprints on the wall, and a toy dinosaur in the fruit bowl. According …
Have you ever walked into a place and felt… nothing? No warmth, no familiarity—just blank walls, sterile tiles, and rental furniture that practically screams “temporary.” That’s exactly how I felt when I first stepped into my rented home in Brisbane. It was functional, yes. But home? Not even close. Still, something within me said, “This …
Have you ever been so confident about something, only to be hilariously—and frustratingly—wrong?That was me, standing in the middle of my rental, sponge in one hand, vinegar spray in the other, thinking, “How hard can bond cleaning really be?” Spoiler alert: it’s not just cleaning. It’s bond cleaning—and there’s a world of difference. Like many …
Ever opened your craft cabinet only to find a tangled jungle of ribbons, buttons, dried-up glue sticks, and markers without caps? Me too. For years, my craft cabinet was more of a “mystery drawer on steroids” than an actual storage solution. It was where projects went to die, where supplies disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle …
Cleaning my home after a craft session feels like trying to untangle fairy lights in the dark—just when you think you’ve found the end, another knot appears. If you’re a creative mom, you know the struggle. The joy of seeing your child’s imagination run wild with glitter, glue, and paint is often followed by the …
You spend an hour setting up a “controlled” creative session with your kids—paints neatly laid out, aprons tied, newspaper spread like battlefield maps—and in five minutes, it looks like a unicorn exploded in your living room. What starts as “art time” turns into a full-blown clean-up operation. Finger paints somehow make their way to curtains. …
Have you ever thought, “How hard can it be?” right before starting a DIY project—only to end up knee-deep in paint, glue, or sawdust an hour later? You’re not alone. In fact, a 2023 Houzz survey found that 76% of homeowners take on DIY projects for fun, but nearly 48% regret at least one of …
Have you ever stepped on a LEGO five minutes after cleaning the floor? Did I even clean at all?” If you’re a mom, chances are this moment feels all too familiar. No matter how many times you vacuum, wipe, fold, or rearrange, it’s like the mess regenerates on its own. And you’re not alone. According …
Ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, motherhood often feels overwhelming? Why does the living room resemble a toy store explosion, or why does your mind race with endless to-do lists? You’re not alone. The hidden messes of motherhood—both literal and emotional—are a reality many mothers face daily. A recent study published in the Journal …
It’s not a mess—it’s a masterpiece in progress. Imagine Van Gogh’s studio after a particularly passionate night. Now, add glitter. Multiply the paint stains. And toss in a few googly eyes for good measure. That’s what my living room looks like most days. And you know what? I’m okay with it. Because behind every marker-streaked …
