Play With Your Kids Without Fear – Plus Giveaway!

Win a Mohawk SmartStrand Rug

As you know, I’m a huge believer in “get your hair wet parenting” as I call – that intentional playfulness with your children is one of my 7 Principles of Intentional and Self-Sufficient Living in my Untrained Housewife Manifesto. But sometimes kids like to play MESSY. And when you have five…wow! Your floors can take [...]





Book Review: How To Grow Fresh Air

"How To Grow Fresh Air" book cover

Four years ago, when I opened a movement studio in Los Angeles, I wanted to make the space as “green” as possible.  Many clients I work with are very allergic or sensitive, and my goal was to create a comfortable and healthy space for learning.  I turned to two of my most treasured resources for [...]





Tips to Decorate a Nursery on the Cheap

Nursery Decor

  So, a baby is on the way? Whether it is your first, tenth, or any number in between, babies can be expensive. This is especially true when you have gotten rid of everything remotely baby in the name of “I am finished having kids!” to find out just a couple months later that you [...]





DIY No-Sew Throw Pillows

DIY Ne-Sew Throw Pillows on Untrained Housewife.com

I can’t tell you how many times I’d like to buy extra throw pillows to change or add color to a room that I’m redecorating, or to help bring a holiday theme to my house for the season. It’s one of the easiest ways to change and brighten any place in the house. Here’s the [...]





Last Minute Hallway Decorating Tips for Christmas

Christmas hallway

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to get out the tinsel and start decorating your tree if you haven’t already. However, when it comes to making your home look festive, there’s one area that usually gets overlooked – the hallway. Setting a festive feel from the moment your guests arrive is a brilliant way [...]

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What Activities and Items Grace Your Patio or Balcony?

Our patio is in the front of our house as our backyard is overtaken by food production efforts. For us, this makes the front patio area the place for food consumption efforts. For lazy-coffee-drinking while watching the kids ride bikes (Is it bad that I’m still too chicken to let them go our by themselves [...]





Zebra Posters

Zebra Poster Red Preview

Do you need a quick wall decor fix? One colour images can be dramatic and command some visual attention. This post offers Zebra heads in profile in bright blue and red. Download Zebra Poster – Blue Zebra Posters Print these Zebra Posters off to adorn your walls. Just put them in frames, or make your [...]





Giraffe Posters

Giraffe Poster Blue Preview

There is something rather majestic about big, wild game. They are SO big, but look into their eyes and they sometimes they seem so gentle. It makes me wonder what they are thinking when our eyes meet…probably the same thing as me! (I see you, I acknowledge you, You are fascinating [and maybe]… don’t hurt [...]





Tips for Decorating Your Home with Fresh Flowers

carnations

For years, I was of the opinion that fresh flowers were an expensive way to decorate… that is until my wedding when I needed some silk flowers! Suddenly, I learned to decorate with fresh cut flowers… on a budget! Here are a few tips for getting the most from fresh flowers: Choose a Long-Lasting Stem [...]





Garden Furniture for Spring

garden chair

Although garden furniture maybe a bizarre topic of conversation in the height of winter, it’s not actually as ludicrous as you may think. Springtime can be an excellent opportunity to spend time in your garden, and it is often the most popular time for sowing seeds and observing wildlife. Many garden furniture retailers drop their [...]