u/myersgirl16

Repainting our main living areas and looking for inspiration or ideas. What are the up and coming colors? Anything I need to think about before diving right in?

Do you feel like screens are able to be avoided entirely during the summer months off of school? Tips on how to do that? Pros and Cons?

How do you prevent them on your dogs and kids? It is absolutely horrible here were we moved. I need suggests quickly!!

Do you make your bed everyday? Curious how many grown ups do this. I would say I am a 50/50. Depends on the day, like if I still have a kiddo in my bed when I get up, or if my morning is just slow paced.

With birthday season coming up over here I have been wondering what toys have been a hit in your house for multiple ages of kids? I’m talking toys that somehow keep toddlers interested but older kids still play with too?

*I’ll go first: Magna-Tiles and plain red Solo cups for stacking, building, and making all kinds of creations. Curious what toys have actually gotten long-term use in other homes.

I’ve started noticing my energy has been low lately, and a few people said it could be because I’ve basically cut out carbs. I eat plenty of protein and veggies, but I rarely eat breads or fruit.

Lately I started making a morning shake instead of hot coffee: frozen banana, plain Greek yogurt, cold brew coffee, ice, and a little monk fruit sweetener. Honestly… it’s been helping a lot. More filling, keeps me going longer, and tastes way better than expected.

I’m trying to stay lower carb / low sugar, so the banana is kind of my “sweetener” with just a little monk fruit added.

TWO QUESTIONS!??

\* Any other smoothie/shake combos I should try that fit low carb-ish and high protein?

\* Also… my husband said “no one puts banana in their coffee.” Please raise your hand if you do so I can prove him wrong 😂

We’re putting a new fireplace in our house and I’m overwhelmed by all the options. For people who’ve done this before, what ends up looking the best long term and aging well: tile, wood surround, stone, etc.? Also, would you choose gas or a real wood-burning fireplace if you were doing it again? Looking for opinions on style, practicality, and what you’d avoid.