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Hi, I’m Ellen!

I help fellow mamas craft a cozy home while embracing life with littles. Join me for crafts, DIYs, tips & tutorials. I decorate my home on a budget–so that means lots of sewing, chalk paint, and DIY. Whether raising babies, toddlers, or older kids, I promise you too can find time to craft a cozy home!

Raising kiddos is BUSY! I realized I was doing a ton of work hunting down great books to share with the little ones in my life, so I’ve started to share those literary finds here as well. I hope you enjoy my collections of book reviews and booklists–curated by a Christian mama who loves finding kids’ books that speak truth and encouragement.

Thanks for visiting!

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A can of Magnolia Home Chalk Paint by Joanna Gaines and a small paintbrush.
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Fav Chalk paint

Magnolia! Great colors

Two Solly Baby Wraps--one in the packaging box and one removed.
Must have baby product

Solly Baby Wrap

Fav Kitchen Tool

My Instant Pot!