bookshelf.

Looking for a creative bookshelf without having to put one together or nail anything in the wall? Go to Hobby Lobby and get the brown bakers shelf in the furniture department (60$, but less with 40%off coupon) and paint it any color you want!! It makes a cute addition to a child's room. (I just used the cheap acrylic paint for 60c at Hobby Lobby.)

tree paintings.

I have seen many variations of this tree style of painting on different canvases all over Pinterest & Etsy.. and I decided to try it myself! It really was easy enough.. a great start for a beginner. Pick up a blank canvas from hobby lobby at go for it. Looks GREAT in kids bedrooms. (Don't forget the 40% off coupon if they're not already 50% off!)

toy rack.

Have you noticed that your kids are entertained by simple household items and not the 30$ ones you deliberately go out and buy for them!? At times so frustrating… and yet so encouraging! If you can be thrifty with their play things you will be less stressed because if it breaks.. who cares? Plus, no more feeling guilty about overpriced toys!

I really wish I had taken a before photo of this "toy rack" I made but I forgot! Take my word... it was hideous! It was just wooden and dusty, and I found it for 50c at the Goodwill. After a few coats of acrylic paint, I stenciled some cute designs on the flat bottom part, and let it dry. My daughter sets her toys up on it all the time! Push yourself to be creative when it comes to toys because it can be such a waste of $!! Kids don't care if it cost 50c or 50$!