Date nights have become a popular way for couples in long-term relationships to get out and have a laugh together. Whether it’s a night of bowling or dinner and a movie, a lot of couples find that having date nights helps to make their relationship happier. Studies have shown that to keep a relationship healthy, …
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Moving into a new house can be incredibly exciting but also a little nerve-wracking. You know you are making a new long-term commitment. This might be in terms of moving in with a partner or because your new place needs a lot of work done! The good news is; you are in charge. This means …
A few days ago I received a message from a lovely reader, asking if there is a way to make your home beautiful without spending a fortune. It got me thinking – all of us would like to live in a nice place, but some feel it’s hard to reach without big spendings. I believe …
When you move into a house, you are ready for it to require some work so it feels like home. Depending on how and why you bought it, you may know that it needs some work just to make it livable. Most of the time we are aware of this and know what it will …
The time around the arrival of a new baby can be very exciting for the parents as well as those who surround them. Everyone is waiting anxiously for the new bundle of joy to come; love permeates the air. It can also be a time of great spending. Many parents invest a lot of money …
As one of the most important and exciting days of your life, your wedding day is something you’ll want to get just right. And although it’s essentially for you and your partner to wed, having friends and family to share it with is what makes it so special. And so making everything convenient and as …
When I hear the word “lampshade,” I think of a triangle-shaped, finger-smudged, hundred-year-old lamp sitting on my grandma’s side table next to her navy Lazy Boy recliner. I’ve never been one to seek out lamps with defined shades. Even the lamps we had growing up were adorned with floral-patterned shades of olive, tan and eggshell. …
Regular readers of my blog will already know that I love the DIY ethic. But, when it comes to doing jobs around the home, it’s worth looking at value, other than just appearance. Yes, we all want to live in a beautiful, unique home. But which DIY jobs and renovations will help you make more …
It can be an exciting time when you decide that you want to renovate your kitchen. It’s the center of your home, so you need it to look great if you want to impress guests who come to your home. Renovating your kitchen is also good for keeping the value up of your property, and …
This post is a continuation of the series on moving and decorating and resumes from where I left off in “Pepped and Prepped Decorating”. Once you have decided on the style you want and chosen your color palette, you are ready to begin the shopping process to acquire all the things you need to make …
The kitchen is the center of your home. As well as a place to cook, it’s often somewhere to eat, chat, and spend time as a family. It’s where your children will learn to make their first sandwich, and then their first cooked meal. It’s where you can bake together or even carry out some …
There will come a time in everyone’s life where they will be faced with the prospect of relocation. Now, there may be a lot of reasons why you want to move house. A lot of the time it could be to do with work or starting a family. Whatever it is you need to understand …
When it comes to giving gifts, different recipients appreciate different things. Some love really practical items that they can use often or even every day. Other like more frivolous things; special treats that they would never buy for themselves. However, no matter what the gift itself is, there are ways to make any gift such …
With the economic downturn a few years ago, many homeowners had to take on projects that they never had to attempt before. The result was a whole new group of DIYers that are still saving money and feeling the gratification that comes along with it. But, even the most natural do-it-yourself types sometimes find …
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Well, almost. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held every year on May 5th. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not about celebrating the independence of Mexico. Its real purpose is to celebrate the historic day where the Mexican army defeated the strong French army in 1862 at the …
Spring has sprung and with that a new reason to clean. I am so excited to share the best cleaning tips from one of my very favorite television personalities, Jillian Harris. I have been a fan of Jillian for so long and when I had the chance to interview her, I was over the moon …
Hair accessories have been very popular recently. The addition of a simple accessory can take your look to the next level. Lately, we here at SarahScoop are especially loving the barrette trend. These diy colored bobby pins are the perfect way to spice up your look. With a splash of color or dash of sparkle it …
There are so many great nail art options out there that sometimes you don’t even know which style to choose from. I picked up a few nail art techniques from the stylish, trendsetting nail salons that I visited quite often while I was over there. My favorite technique is the ombre effect using a triangle …
I can’t say I have always been pro-baths. For years I just never understood the concept of sitting in hot water and the appeal was lost on me. Now that I am living in an apartment that only has a stand-up shower, I count the days until I can reunite with my bathtub again. Baths …
With the New Year still fresh in my mind I thought this was a great time to cleanse my body of the toxins left from 2014. Not kidding guys, 2015 is going to be our year. I have played around with juicing and those DIY cleanse type things and I usually only last through lunch …