small + friendly

DIY Outdoor Table Herb Garden

What's more fun than dining al fresco? Picking your own garnish right from the center of the table! We've had an outdoor table with a tile top for several years, we got it at Target but I've seen this style all over, maybe you've got a similar one? If so, you're going to love this project!

This in-table herb pot is affordable and oh so simple. It's a great way to get the kids excited about gardening and eating! 

Brotherly Love // How to Stop Sibling Fighting

I went three full years without having to contend with much sibling fighting. I realize how incredibly lucky I was to avoid the job of constant referee for so long. Then this summer hit, and boy oh boy, did they make up for lost time! Both boys are home, Ronan at age three has become a lot more assertive and vocal and Jude at age seven seems to have run out of patience. We went from sibling harmony to near constant battles and I thought I was going to explode! Thankfully, I found three simple things that have really helped turn the tide and while squabbles still happen their frequency and fervor are manageable instead of manic.