Earlier this week, I showed you my storage organization system. Today, I want to show you one other way I have worked on getting organized. Cleaning. If you are like me, you probably want to stop reading now. I really dislike cleaning. I just think it is a huge waste of time. I'd rather do about a hundred other things. However, I like my house tidy and I really do like it when it is clean. Add my ... Read More about Organization tips ~ Let’s Talk About Cleaning
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Get Your Garage and Attic Organized with the Storage Organization System
How about some organization fun today? I love being organized! It just helps me feel more clear headed. Last summer, I went through all of our items in our storage areas and got everything organized. While I was working on my own house, I created a storage organization system and I'm sharing it with you. Yay! **If you found the picture below on Pinterest, I've updated the Storage Organization ... Read More about Get Your Garage and Attic Organized with the Storage Organization System
Winter Apothecary Jars
I think this is my last post for you on my winter home decor ideas for this winter season. If you have been around my blog for a little while, you may remember that I made apothecary jars last year. All year I had fun coming up with ideas for how to fill them for the various holiday's and season. I've done them up again with a winter theme. What do you think? I kept them pretty simple this ... Read More about Winter Apothecary Jars
Mantel Decor ~ My Winter Mantel
Do you go from Christmas decorations to Valentine's Day? At our house we go to winter decorations after Christmas. I had a lot of fun making my winter mantel decor. I've always wanted to have a winter mantel, but I only ever seemed to get enough done that it was just on the table or in the kitchen. This year, I changed that by doing a couple of quick 10 minute crafts to add to things I had made ... Read More about Mantel Decor ~ My Winter Mantel
10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Snowflakes
With the busyness of the holiday season and the addition of everything else that went on for my family this holiday season, I've been in the mood for quick craft ideas. I've got another 10 minute (or so) craft idea for you today. Yes....it involves glitter. Are you really surprised by that?! Lol! I totally have a glitter addiction. I made these beautiful snowflakes in just a few minutes. They ... Read More about 10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Snowflakes
10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Clothespins
I'm back today with a quick and easy craft. I love crafting as much as the next person, but there are times when I just want some quick 10 minute craft ideas because that is all the time I have and I need a little fix (lol!). I had these mini clothespins from a bunch of other crafts. I wanted to use them as part of my winter mantel, but they needed to look wintry not like wood clothespins. So, ... Read More about 10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Clothespins
Your 13 Favorite Posts in 2013
2013 was a great year for The Real Thing with the Coake Family! The blog grew and grew and grew this year. I wanted to share with you your favorite posts of 2013. First, let me tell you a little about how the blog has grown this year. I started the year with 192 followers on Facebook. As of the writing of this post, I'm up to 554! The numbers were the same across all my social media sites and ... Read More about Your 13 Favorite Posts in 2013
Pink Delight ~ Drink Recipes
I've told you about the family fun we have each year on New Year's and last week I showed you the cute glasses I made for our celebration this year. I've struggled with drink recipes to add to the fun for a year or two now. My girls don't seem to like sparkling apple cider or any of the other 'special' drinks we have tried. This year I decided I would make up my own drink for our family New ... Read More about Pink Delight ~ Drink Recipes
New Year’s Champagne Glasses ~ Personalized Glass Etching
Are you ready for the New Year? I can hardly believe that 2013 is coming to an end and we will soon be ringing in 2014. Last year I shared our Family New Year's celebration with you. My girls are getting older and I wanted to add something fun and a little more mature to our celebration this year. I came up with the idea of glass etching some cheap champagne glasses I bought at ... Read More about New Year’s Champagne Glasses ~ Personalized Glass Etching
Merry Christmas!
I hope you are enjoying Christmas with loved ones and friends. I wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas from my family to yours! This year, because of our trip to Arizona for my Aunt's funeral, we had the opportunity to make gingerbread houses with my brother and his family. My brother and I haven't had the chance to make gingerbread houses together in over 10 years. It was nice and ... Read More about Merry Christmas!