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I’m thankful to live in a family friendly city in Southern California with large wide streets, safe community parks and spacious backyards with plenty of sunshine and space to grow trees and...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/staying-bug-free-with-zevo-insect/feed/ 0 13075 https://mommy-diary.com/diy-spring-flower-arrangement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-spring-flower-arrangement https://mommy-diary.com/diy-spring-flower-arrangement/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:52:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=21776 One of my favorite seasons is spring, because of all the beautiful flowers that bloom during this time. I love how easily you can find fresh, fluffy flowers at your local grocery store. Today, I will be sharing how to make a spring arrangement at home with grocery store flowers. 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Not to mention the amount of storage space seasonal...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-store-seasonal-decorations/feed/ 0 39327 https://mommy-diary.com/colorful-vintage-whimsical-holiday-tablescape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorful-vintage-whimsical-holiday-tablescape https://mommy-diary.com/colorful-vintage-whimsical-holiday-tablescape/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=24293 For this year’s holiday tablescape, I wanted to do something unique and different. It’s our first Christmas in our new home, and I love the vintage touches and old school charm of this house. I ended up finding the perfect colorful, vintage-inspired runner from Anthropologie and this beautiful tablescape idea began! If you’re craving a...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/colorful-vintage-whimsical-holiday-tablescape/feed/ 0 24293 https://mommy-diary.com/kitchen-cabinet-must-haves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kitchen-cabinet-must-haves https://mommy-diary.com/kitchen-cabinet-must-haves/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=39035 Kitchen cabinets are the backbone of any well-functioning kitchen. More than just storage, they influence how smoothly your cooking and meal prep go. With the right cabinet features and accessories, you can transform your kitchen into an efficient, stylish space that works for your family’s needs. And we need all the help we can get,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/kitchen-cabinet-must-haves/feed/ 0 39035 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-fall-coffee-cart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-style-fall-coffee-cart https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-fall-coffee-cart/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:16:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=23542 Are you excited about the return of fall? One of my favorite things about the fall season is the decor.  Today, I’ll be sharing how to start incorporating fall accents into your home little by little. By creating a small focal piece in your dining room, you ca spark festive feelings in everyone in your...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-style-fall-coffee-cart/feed/ 0 23542 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-decorate-for-fall-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-decorate-for-fall-season https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-decorate-for-fall-season/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19728 Fall is my absolute favorite season. In LA, the weather is pretty much always nice, but I love that it gets slightly cooler in the autumn months. Fall is a time of transition between summer and the holiday season, when the temperature is just right. 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It brings me so much joy to sit down for brunch, whether on a lazy weekend morning with family, to catch up with friends, or to celebrate a special occasion.  Putting together a functional and...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/brunch-table-setting-ideas/feed/ 0 38439 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-organize-baby-clothes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-organize-baby-clothes https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-organize-baby-clothes/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:21:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18276 There are few things more perfectly adorable than a baby. The next best thing may be the sweet outfits that you put them in. But before you even bring baby home from the hospital, those precious pint-sized clothing items add up quickly, and if you don’t start organizing your baby’s closet or dresser right away,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-organize-baby-clothes/feed/ 0 18276 https://mommy-diary.com/pantry-makeover-how-to-organize-with-simple-storage-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pantry-makeover-how-to-organize-with-simple-storage-solutions https://mommy-diary.com/pantry-makeover-how-to-organize-with-simple-storage-solutions/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:19:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=14911 If you’re looking for tips, ideas and inspirations to organize your pantry and turn it into a space that sparks joy in your life, this post is for you. Pantry Makeover: How To Organize With Simple Storage Solutions What is the most frequently visited space in your home besides the bathroom? For us, it’s the...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/pantry-makeover-how-to-organize-with-simple-storage-solutions/feed/ 2 14911 https://mommy-diary.com/spring-citrus-tablescape-easter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-citrus-tablescape-easter https://mommy-diary.com/spring-citrus-tablescape-easter/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=21938 Citrus Spring Tablescape I love Spring, because it welcomes a new color palette into my home. For my Spring Tablescape this year, I was inspired by my youngest baby, Rumi. To me, she exudes the colors yellow sunshine, tangerine and blush pink which reminds me of bright citrus colors.  Once I determined the yellow, orange...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/spring-citrus-tablescape-easter/feed/ 0 21938 https://mommy-diary.com/spring-cleaning-your-medicine-cabinet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-cleaning-your-medicine-cabinet https://mommy-diary.com/spring-cleaning-your-medicine-cabinet/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=15262 Spring is in the air! Time to open up your windows, break out the broom and start cleaning and refreshing your home for the new season. As moms, the cleaning bug tends to invade our minds when the weather starts to warm up around us. But as important as it is to keep our homes...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/spring-cleaning-your-medicine-cabinet/feed/ 11 15262