Take a Selfe at Home & Save Money Each Month!

This discussion is brought to you by HomeSelfe, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Saving money is a pretty big priority in our house lately, from spending less on ordering take out to scrunching and saving on our monthly bills; we are doing everything we can to save a few dollars each and every month, because as we all know, it all adds up and we need to add to our little nest egg.

If you're looking for ways to save around your house, HomeSelfe may be the answer you've been looking for. It's a new app that allows you to save $$$ with a free evaluation of your home's energy inefficiencies and it helps provide solutions for each of your issues! While saving you money each month, the savings up-front for this service are phenomenal... with the normal price of an energy audit running you around a few hundred dollars, you can spend nothing using HomeSelfe for FREE!

So how does it all work? HomeSelfe has partnered with local, state, and the nation's ten largest public utilities to develop this simple-to-use tool, allowing you to see results in your home and where it really counts - in your wallet! The patent-pending technology allows you to create a digital version of your home with a simple questionnaire you can answer at your own pace. Once your HomeSelfe is complete, you'll receive a free, easy-to-understand report that provides a crystal clear picture of your home's energy efficiency, where your place could use a little improvement, and what upgrades you really need to make ASAP.

Get ready to take action against your own home, in the best way possible. With connections to the best contractors via HomeSelfe and access to special offers & rebates, you'll be saving money while saving energy (for yourself and your home) and protecting the environment!

Are you ready to take action against the energy inefficiencies in your home? Try HomeSelfe out for yourself and don't forget to take the time to enter to win one of 4 Home Depot gift cards to help make improvements using the tool below!

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After you've taken the time to download HomeSelfe and use the app, as well as enter the giveaway, I'd love to hear what you found the most interesting in your results! Are you hoping to replace insulation? Do you have a water heater that's making your bill sky rocket? After learning how our house could use improvements, I'm eager to hear about your HomeSelfe results!

Fun Spring Cleaning DIY Projects

It's almost spring time and that means I'm thinking about spring cleaning... Mind you, I said "thinking". I'm not exactly implementing any of my ideas yet, but I plan to get things in order soon and with my inspirational thoughts of a clean home, comes some amazing ideas to keep things stored away in pretty little containers and creative, functional projects that I plan on making a part of my place.

Here's six different fun spring cleaning DIY projects that you'll want to make space for while you are cleaning this year:


1. We'll start with this super cute Ikea Hack. These beautiful little shelves are super easy to make and just involve a little bit of paint and elbow grease to make it this beautiful.

2. The Second DIY project you have to work on to really get your home in the perfect functioning order is this simple kitchen cabinet makeover! When everything has a place, it's much easier to find!

3. Another kitchen organization set up that I am totally eyeballing right now is this perfectly placed pantry. I love how it's all even labeled, making snack time and even cooking a little bit easier.

4. I know I'm not the only one that receives a million pieces of mail everyday and doesn't read it all at once, I mean, who has time for all the bills?! This DIY mail organizer is the perfect place to stow away all my bills for another day.

5. Organizing your laundry room is easier said than done, but this layout is super tidy and perfect for a growing family. I think a laundry system like this in our laundry room would be excellent for storage and would eliminate some of the clothing clutter that accumulates.

6. Totally in love with the idea of having even more places to store my accessories, this DIY accessories organizer project is the perfect creative way to keep all my jewelry and little pretties in their place.

There's so many ways to keep your house organizer but these projects are on the top of my list. Do you have your eye on some projects that can keep your house a little more tidy this year? Give me the details in the comments below!

Looking for more DIY inspiration? Check out these 111 Most Loved DIY projects from Homesthetics!

Add a DIY Beach Wood Wall to ANY Room in Minutes!

Thanks WallPops for sending over the gorgeous samples of NuWallpaper, my wall has never looked better - regardless, all opinions expressed below are my own.

Although we moved into our "new place" all the way back in June, we are just now finally settling in completely. From hanging pictures to rearranging furniture, I've been giving the entire house an overhaul, simply because I want it to feel cozy and comfortable, all the time, in every room.

Once I realized that our living room wasn't giving off the vibe I wanted I started trying to find a way to complete the look/vibe I wanted for the room. We're actually renters so my dream idea of knocking down the wall between the living room and the kitchen isn't an option.

So when I heard about NuWallpaper from WallPops, I knew the Beach Wood wallpaper was the answer to making our living room finally have the vibe I wanted. While it's beautiful in my eyes and I'm so happy we can have the beautiful "wallpaper" on the walls while we are here, I'm also pretty excited about how easy it is to remove... the second we decide to move out, we simply pull off the paper and the house is ready for it's next owners!

I love how easy it would be to personalize your space in every single room with NuWallpaper! I'm dreaming of adding a beautiful little back splash detail to our kitchen next... and really, with so many gorgeous options, I can't wait to add my own touch in each room of our house! Each NuWallpaper roll measures 20.5 inches x 18 ft and retails for approximately $49.99, so adding an accent wall is totally an affordable upgrade for any room!

Applying this beachy wallpaper was fairly easy, with the help of my husband we had the project completed fairly quickly. It's just a matter of cutting, lining things up, and then sticking the gorgeous new addition to the wall.

Are you wanting to add a fun feature wall to a room in your house? Check out all the gorgeous options from WallPops & let me know which one is your favorite!

Give the Gift of a Good Night's Sleep with Comfort Revolution Cooling Gel Pillows!

Thanks to Comfort Revolution for sending over these awesome pillows,
regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Listen up, I've got some awesome news - you'll never have to flip your pillow to feel the cool side again!

This isn't just a cool pillow though, The Comfort Revolution's Hydraluxe Cooling Gel pillow is the perfect addition to my bedroom. It sleeps cool and stays cool longer than any other pillow, thanks to it's unique layer of Hydraluxe gel-infused memory foam and it also cradles your head and neck to relax your muscles and enhance every single night's sleep!

I've always had trouble falling asleep at night and I never even considered the fact the problem could be my pillow. After trying out the Comfort Revolution Cooling Gel pillow I've realized a good night's sleep really kind of depends on the pillow you are using! This pillow keep me cool and comfy, which makes it the perfect match for our room!

Speaking of matching, these pillows are colorful as well! They come in a variety of playful colors like cool cerulean, glacier green, frosted pink, and ice violet! I know it's going to be hard to choose which one to add to your room and which color to give to a friend... especially because they offer two different patterns as well! Everyone in your house can have a personalized pillow from Comfort Revolution this year and I promise, it's a gift they all will love!

So what are you waiting for? Give the gift of a good night's sleep with these cool pillows from Comfort Revolution!

The Best Coffeehouse Cocktail Recipes + a Free Coffee Inspired Printable

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone, the following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #muBARista #CollectiveBias

We've all had one of those delicious, creamy, perfectly blended beverages from our favorite coffee shop.

You know the type I'm talking about, the kind that make your mouth water from the smooth and sweet goodness... The type of drink that adds a little pep in your step because of the double shot of espresso mixed in with your favorite sugary treats... The type of drink that leaves you craving another one.

Well, today I'm sharing not just one, but two recipes for those ridiculously good drinks. But here's the twist, these drinks are for adults only with my new favorite addition to my coffee bar area, mü coffeehouse cocktails.

While these drinks are tasty with or without the booze, who says no to a little "cocktail" addition to their coffee around the holidays? Not I!

Are you ready to have one (or two) of these delicious coffee house inspired cocktails? Follow the recipes below and start sipping!

Ingredients:

For the Strawberries & Cream Coffeehouse Cocktail -

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 shots of espresso, room temperature
3/4 cup mü coffeehouse cocktails Creamy Vanilla Latte
1 cup strawberries
1 1/2 cups ice

For the Cookies & Cream Coffeehouse Cocktail -

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 shots of espresso, room temperature
3/4 cup mü coffeehouse cocktails Creamy Espresso Macchiato
1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies, whole
1 1/2 cups ice

Both of these recipes are so easy to make, but we'll work on the strawberries & cream cocktail first - you'll start by mixing the strawberries and about 1/4 cup milk in the blender. Next add in the ice.

Blend until smooth and add in remaining ingredients, adding in the mü coffeehouse cocktails Creamy Vanilla Latte last. Place in freezer for a few minutes if you plan on making both cocktails!

Next up, the cookies & cream cocktail - you'll actually start this recipe with the ice and cookies. Blend until they make a nice chocolate icy texture and then add in remaining ingredients, adding in mü coffeehouse cocktails Creamy Espresso Macchiato last.

Top both delicious cocktails with whipped cream & sprinkles and your drinks are ready to serve!

That's why I love mü coffeehouse cocktails so much, it's so easy to transform your kitchen into a coffeehouse bar with just a flick of the wrist, a blender, and some ice! With a variety of delicious flavors and a $2 coupon hanging from some lucky bottles in Publix & other retailers, there are so many drinks waiting to be served and sipped this winter!

Plus, you may have noticed my awesome new wall decor in the background; I think it really adds to the vibe and with this super cute coffee-inspired FREE printable, you can transform your house into a coffeehouse too.

So now that I've shared TWO delicious recipes and one adorable free printable, I'd love to hear what kind of concoctions and cocktails you want to add mü coffeehouse cocktails into? Tell me how you want your coffee break to meet your happy hour in the comments below!

Upgrade Your Coffee Addiction with a Keurig 2.0 Brewer!

Big thanks to Keurig for sending over this fantastic brewer for review,
regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

It's like this, I'm an addict.

I'm honestly, 100% addicted to my new Keurig brewer.

It's been a life changer around our house since the day it arrived! I just walk in the kitchen and press a button, a few minutes later, happiness in liquid form is ready to drink. It's absolutely heavenly not to have to scramble with all kinds of filters and junk, I literally can still be asleep and brew a couple of shots of espresso... that means I function on a much happier, more productive level every single day.

I guess I've kind of kept this fact hidden until now, but in my house we are coffee enthusiast and love our espresso. We are the type that have a couple of cups a day and I'm so happy that having my Keurig makes this a much quicker and more enjoyable process.

We love coffee so much we officially have a coffee shop style kitchen, with all kinds of coffee inspired art and little coffee mugs decorating our walls. So adding a Keurig and a legit coffee bar to our set up was a MUST!

I'm just loving the way it all turned out! Our little kitchen and the beautiful white color of the Keurig 2.0 K200 is amazing, although adding a little pop of color with the violet or turquoise models would be brilliant. Which color do you like best?

I love that the Keurig lets me enjoy a cup of creamy Donut Shop coffee while hubby sips on a couple of shots of espresso, we get to have our coffee, our way... and it's so easy to make! Soon we'll be investing in the carafe though, so we can make big ol' batches of our own coffee! That's another reason I love the Keurig, I can vary the size of the cup I brew as well as the strength and it automatically reads the label when I stick a K-cup in to make sure it brews the perfect cup, each & every time I make a cup of joe!

So tell me, which Keurig do you want to add to your kitchen? If you're already part of the cool Keurig club, tell me which K-cup is your favorite?! I can't wait to hear all about your favorite, but I think I'm totally in love with the Cafe Bustelo Espresso and The Original Donut Shop Sweet & Creamy Maple Cream... if you haven't tried either, you need to!


Don't forget to check out all the other awesome items in my holiday gift guide this year!

Dreamy Bedroom Makeover with eve!

It's true, our bedroom was a little bland. Nothing to brag about, until recently...

Ever since eve made her debut in our bedroom, we both love her! Now don't get the wrong idea, eve is actually our new mattress, straight from the UK and ridiculously comfortable!

Why did we decide to get a new mattress? Well, after realizing we spend at least 1/3 of our lives in bed, we came to the conclusion that we should be making our bedroom the dreamiest place it can be. So I embarked on a journey, a journey to make over every inch of the room and of course, getting a new mattress was at the top of the list for making our bedroom dreamier. It was easy to decide which mattress we would be upgrading to once I found eve.

While the look of an eve mattress is sleek and gorgeous, I bet you are wondering what makes eve so dreamy? Well, it's simple... they've stripped the mattress buying process of gimmicks, jargon, and nonsense and made a mattress that is comfortable! eve is everything a mattress should be, shipped directly to your front door. With 3 luxurious layers of different types of foam, eve offers a cloud like experience, supports your body in all the right places, and helps relieve aches and pains. Check out the unboxing of my new queen size mattress in the video below:

With the new look and the new mattress, came a new headboard, a new bedspread, a new side table for him, and all kinds of pretty new little items for both of our side tables. It's amazing what a difference our bedroom makeover has made, I want to spend more time cuddled up under the covers than ever before and with a super comfy new mattress, you can't blame me!

On my side of the bed I wanted girly items to look at when I first wake up, so of course, I went with the most feminine of colors - a super light pink. I added a beautiful, modern lamp, a fun & inspiring piece of art work, some light pink flowers, a light pink floral candle, a lavender scented diffuser, and a sparkling picture frame - everything a girl needs to make her smile in the AM!

On his side I placed a succulent planter, a motivational sign, a seasonally scented candle, and a lotus candle burner and on the wall I hung a chalkboard so I can write his "honey-do list" and little love notes, as well as a fun little candle holder. His side of the bed is the perfect little mixture of tranquility and motivation, an ideal scene to wake up to in the morning!

I think you can see, our room is officially the dreamiest it can be and it's all thanks to our new mattress and our adorable little additions to our bedside! It's amazing how easily I was able to transform my room. Are you thinking about giving your bedroom an overhaul? Check out why you should choose an eve mattress - with their 100 day mattress trial money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose and plenty of good nights of sleep & cuddles to gain!