My Favorite Designing Secret

Okay, maybe it's not a secret, but I've never seen anyone else use this idea before. My favorite design secret is to decorate with scrapbook paper, but only the square kinds (size 6x6 or 12x12 inch) and put them in frames. 

I place the frame on my mantel and switch out the scrapbook paper all year round. I have Halloween paper, Christmas paper, Fall paper, Spring paper, etc. And then I also have some of my favorite designs that I display at other times. 

In our baby's nursery, I have smaller 6 x 6 frames with prints in them. I love how easily I can switch out the paper!

My 12 x 12 white frame I got from Target in-store. Here's a link to a similar one online: here

And I got the 6 x 6 white frames on Amazon: here

Second-Hand Store Shopping Secrets

My tips for shopping at second-hand stores:

1. Don't go expecting to find a lot of things, many times we don't find anything, but have an open mind!
2. We don't go often to thrift stores, but when we do, sometimes we score big!
3. I buy a lot of my kids' clothes at thrift stores. Most clothes have been previously worn a minimal amount of times, if at all. I don't buy clothes that are stained or torn, only ones that look basically brand new. I always wash my thrift store clothing finds before my kids wear them. 
4. Ask yourself, do I really need this? Sure, it's all pretty cheap stuff, but somebody else gave it away! That means unless you really need it or have a use for it immediately, don't buy it and save some $$$!
5. Look at the books! Many board books are in great condition, as well as holiday books. We've bought many children's books at thrift stores!
6. Look at items with a different view, meaning, could you re-purpose it somehow? Many things I buy I end up spray painting to give it new life and a different look. 

Pregnancy Vlog- 26 Weeks

I'm 26 weeks along now! Feeling really good and excited for baby's arrival! We are so busy getting everything ready.

Random Products I Want to Share

Melissa and Doug Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad- here
Maybelline Color Whisper Lip color- here and here
Essie Nail Polish in Ladylike- here
8 Favor Boxes in Polka Dot- bought at Dollar Tree store in Easter decorations area
Vitamins: Western Family brand with Iron One Daily (100 tablets)
Sundown Naturals Folic Acid 800 mcg  (100 tablets)- here

Pregnancy Vlog- 20 Weeks