Growing up in the 80s, my sister and I spent most of our summer days outside. We grew up in a cozy little neighborhood that housed a group of girls we couldn't wait to play with. After we inhaled our breakfast cereal, we rushed outside to see what our friends were doing. Even before social media existed we had real #FOMO back then. These days I have to practically beg my boys to go outdoors. Video games, YouTube and iPads sometimes consume our freetime. So, a few summers ago my husband and … [Read more...] about A Backyard Playhouse Makeover
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DIY Backyard Hideaway Playhouse Part 1
Every summer has a story. And this summer our story is about a backyard playhouse retreat for our kiddos. This story isn't over yet, but I'm going to share our construction adventure. Really, I'm not sure if this story will ever end for us (if only I could stop my kids from growing up), but the next few chapters include paint and finishing touches and eventually an outside sleepover - who needs a tent when you have a roof over your head! So here's a little disclaimer before we begin. … [Read more...] about DIY Backyard Hideaway Playhouse Part 1