tools & resources
All of my favorite tools and resources for blogging, decorating, DIY, and organizing in one easy to use page!
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Our own products
These are all the digital products that I have personally made myself. You will see items for decorating, DIY, organizing, as well as some other cool digital products that you might enjoy. Have a look around. You just might find something you’ve been looking for. More added regularly.
Blogging and home office tools
These are tools, apps, plug-ins, and products that I use almost on a daily basis. They have been instrumental in starting and running my blogging business. I’ve been blogging since 2015 and have had lots of time to explore different options and these are my favorites!
tailwind
Create beautiful Pins faster than ever and share them at the best times for engagement – all with one tool!
monumetric
Need to make some ad income for your blog? Monumetric a great company with amazing customer service! Minimum page views required.
share a sale
Ready to make some affilate income? Shareasale brings a lot of great stores to you in one place for easy affiliate management.
mailerlite
Mailerlite is a great email platform with lots of versatility and options at a reasonable rate.
pic monkey
Photo editor and picture design tool. Easily create pins, printables, collages, and way more.
Get a discount for trying Pic Monkey now!
my blogging analytics sheets
I created these analytics sheets to keep track of all of my blogging numbers. Weekly, Monthly and Yearly trackers.
canva
Canva is a really cool graphic design tool that is easy to use and has lots of templates to choose from.
flodesk
Flodesk is a great email marketing platform that allows you to create beautiful emails for your list. Best email platform for the money!
trello
A FREE online management tool that will keep you organized and on track! My favorite tool ever!
Blogging courses
I have purchased many, many, blogging courses and memberships over the years and these ones are gold!
The email marketing fairy
Kate Doster is a no-bull, say it like you mean it, go-get-er and will whip your list into a money making machine.
Elite blog academy
This is a very intensive full blown course to teach you everything you need to know about being a blogger. It has been completely revamped so I can’t speak on the new version but the original helped me tremendously!
trello magic
Trello is one of my absolute favorite free tools and Kate teaches you all the ins and outs of using it.
bc stack
This is a bundle package with 60+ teachers with a wealth of blogging knowlege. You can’t beat the price you pay for what you get!
blogging on point
If you need someone to hold your hand and walk you thru blogging tasks one by one, then Caroline and Tracy are your girls. Love this group! Monthly Membership Course.
list love
This is another great email marketing course from Jennifer Maker. She teaches you how to easily nurture and grow your email list.
organizing products and resources
These are some amazing organizing products that I have purchased and absolutely LOVE. Most of these can be used in different spaces and used for multiple applications.
elfa system
This is a custom closet organization system from The Container Store. Design your dream closet, garage, or office space, shop for the products and install yourself or have them do it!
slide-out drawers
These slide-outs are perfect to add to any cabinet or shelf. I installed them on two shelves in my island for easily accessibility and they look amazing too!
home edit fridge bins
I love these hard, clear, plastic containers to store all of my fridge and pantry items. Stackable with lids.
boobie trap bra organizer
I do not own this but I had to include it because it’s funny! And a great idea!
photo organizers
I do use these for photos but they are great for so much more…game storage, puzzles, arts and crafts, office supplies and more.
diy and crafts
I love DIY and craft projects and I could list so many products! But here are a few of my favorites!
home maintenance calendar
Never forget what and when to do your home maintenance again. Printable PDF
My favorite diy tools
Read my post explaining all of my favorite tools for most home DIY projects
Cricut Machines
Cricut cutting machines will make your craft projects a breeze and do all of the cutting for you.
pets and outdoor
I love my cats and love to make pet products for them, and me. 🙂 Here you will find some of my products and others that I’ve found around the web.
how to build a catio with pvc
Now you can get the whole plan in an easy to follow, printable format.
aluminum window sash pet door
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pet door. Fits perfectly inside your window frame.
pet care binder
I made this binder to share with my pet sitter so she would have all the information she needed to care for my cats!
more soon…
Furniture and accessories
This is a list of my favorite places to shop for furniture and accessories. I love me some bargans and these stores are great places to shop for good prices and good products.
shades of light
This is my favorite place to buy lighting. Lots of great styles at affordable prices!
homegoods
HomeGoods, TJMaxx, Marshalls, and HomeSense, has many home accessories and furniture pieces for very low prices.
frontgate
Frontgate has amazing, higher end, outdoor furniture and accessories. A must have for home accents.
decorating and design tools
Everyone always asks me “what tools do you use as a designer?” Well, here are my favorites tools and some really good tutorials for decorating spaces.
how to redesign your room, in one day, without spending a dime
This is my 68-page ebook that teaches you how to use what you already have to get a whole new look for your room in just one day!
sherwin williams color visualizer
Take a photo of your room and “paint it” any color you want to see how it will look before you actually paint with their easy to use color snap program.
how to draw a floor plan to scale
Want to make your own floor plan to redecorate your room? I’ve got you! Learn how step-by-step!
floorplanner
If you need a free and easy to use tool to make floor plans for your home this is it!
tools every homeowner should have
Instead of listing my favorite individual tools, you can read this post and see all of my recommended design and home improvement tools that are great quality and great for women.