Cubby Archive: 2022

Cubby Archive - 2022

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This $10 Closet Organized Transformed My Garage Storage

Teachers have the most innovative storage and organizing solutions. I'm lucky enough to live next door to a retired fourth grade teacher, and I learn something from her every time we're together.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 3, 2022

10 Things I Wished I Had Put On My Baby Registry

From shushers to snot suckers and everything in between, make sure these items are on your gift list.

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Apr 3, 2022

Before and After: This 476-Square-Foot Cabin Has Become a Magical Retreat for a Family of Four

Stephanie Lalley, who is the Design Director at Lucy Interior Design, turned this unloved, nearly tear-down cabin into a stunning and bright retreat for her family of four.

Adrienne Breaux

Apr 3, 2022

Before and After: A Dim, Stripped-Down Stairway Goes Bold and Colorful for $450

"I had all of these ideas and was struggling to narrow them down, to simplify the design, until I realized it’s my house, and in this small space I can take some risks," the homeowner says. "So I did all of them."

Sarah Everett

Apr 2, 2022

15 Food Companies That’ll Ship Snacks, Sweets, and Meals to New Parents

Keep your new parent friends and family members well-fed.

Chauniqua Major-Louis

Apr 2, 2022

8 Things Parents Told Me to Buy for the Kitchen Before Having a Baby

My time in the kitchen was about to change, and I wanted to be prepared.

Kelli Foster

Apr 2, 2022

3 Designer Nurseries That Anyone Can Recreate in Their Homes

These three nurseries — with three totally different styles — hit that sweet spot between dream room and reality.

Laura Fenton

Mar 31, 2022

This Modern California Cabin is a Music-Inspired Retreat for A Family of Four

The cabin was built in 1987 by a local musician, and Caley and her family fell in love with the "extremely unique home."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Apr 1, 2022

5 Fun Games to Play with Kids (You Just Need Pen and Paper!)

Warning: Hilarity may ensue for children (and adults) of all ages.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Apr 1, 2022

I Tried Smitten Kitchen’s Short Rib Onion Soup and It’s the Rich Weekend Meal You Need to Try

"This recipe is a treat to make and to enjoy, and one I'll absolutely be making again when I crave deep, brazen comfort."

Sheela Prakash

Mar 31, 2022

8 Ways You Can Help Overwhelmed New Parents

Toys and pajamas are lovely, but what new parents really need is practical help.

Stephanie Ganz

Mar 31, 2022

10 Bunk Beds with Storage To Help Make the Most of Your Kid’s Space

We’ll never say no to extra storage.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 30, 2022

Before & After: This Beige Dining Room Got Completely Transformed with a Painted Ceiling

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

Thao Thai

Mar 30, 2022

3 Essential Costco Groceries I Rely On for Breakfast Every Day

Grab a spoon!

Heather McClees

Mar 30, 2022

Before & After: This HGTV Renovation Features a Relocated Kitchen and a Brilliant Use of Shiplap

Be sure to check out the new bathroom, too!

Alexandra Frost

Mar 29, 2022

8 Brands of Pre-Cooked Beans Chefs Love

Plus, several suggestions on how to dress them up!

Amber Gibson

Mar 29, 2022

10 Wooden Swing Sets That’ll Turn Your Backyard Into The Ultimate Play Zone

Because who doesn’t love a good swing set?

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 29, 2022

Before & After: A 1950s Bathroom Becomes a Warm, Modern Oasis for $4,000

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

Emma Diehl

Mar 28, 2022

What I’ve Learned Trying to Feed My Selective Eater, Including the Pro Tip That Helped So Much

Convincing her to “eat like us” wasn’t working, so I had to try a different approach.

Jodie Sadowsky

Mar 28, 2022

Ask Maxwell: Could You Ask if Other Parents Out There Could Share Some of Their Tips Here Too?

Hey, Maxwell, I’d love to hear from some other parents about small victories they’ve had and helpful tips at home they’ve figured out. Would you ever do that? HannaDear Hanna,I THINK THAT’S A GREAT IDEA, and, as someone who gets to go on and on and on sometimes, I’d love to throw open the door and see what some of you might have to share that could help us all out.

Maxwell Ryan

Mar 28, 2022

Here’s One Quick Way to Soften Butter

No more melted mess in the microwave.

Rochelle Bilow

Mar 28, 2022

7 Tangible Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Grief and Loss

How to explain the concepts of death and dying in a way that won’t scare your kids.

Lizzie Goodman

Mar 27, 2022

This Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Is A Comfort Food Essential

I almost always have some frozen and ready to go when I'm craving a spicy, comforting bowl of soup.

Christine Gallary

Mar 27, 2022

8 Spring Cleaning Tasks Kids Can Actually Help Out With

Spring cleaning is hard enough without also having to scoot kids out of the way! Here, some little chores they can do with you (without creating a bigger mess).

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 26, 2022

I Swore I’d Never Get an Instant Pot—Here’s My Honest Opinion, After Using One for 2 Weeks

"This baby is so sleek! It looks like a sexy spaceship."

Rochelle Bilow

Mar 26, 2022

I’m a Former Chef and a Mom of 2 — Here’s What I Got from Trader Joe’s to Feed My Family

I spent $160 and made a week’s worth of meals.

Stephanie Ganz

Mar 25, 2022

We Tried 5 Stainless Steel Cleaning Methods and the Winner is Affordable and Ridiculously Effective

Can Bon Ami or dish soap do the trick? Let's find out.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 25, 2022

This Chicken Dinner is Impressive and So Simple — You Need It in Your Line-Up

I've been making it for dinner parties for years.

Sheela Prakash

Mar 25, 2022

12 Designers Share Their Best Styling Tips

Styling can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're a beginner. The good news is that if you're feeling stumped by a corner of your home, you're in luck.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 24, 2022

Sweet and Salty Potato Chip Krispy Treats Will Be A Slumber Party Hit for Kids

It's a salty spin on a childhood favorite.

Aly Walansky

Mar 23, 2022

A Copycat Olive Garden Soup Recipe That Delivers the Same Comforting Flavors

Pass those garlic breadsticks.

Sheela Prakash

Mar 23, 2022

A $15 Fix to My Biggest Organizing Problem

A clever solution for all of that wasted space in your medicine cabinet.

Brigitt Earley

Mar 22, 2022

One Great Decluttering Tip I Learned From My Friend Who’s Always Moving

She said something so simple yet so wise that it will always stick with me.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 22, 2022

I’ve Been Using a Meat Subscription for 4 Months and Here’s How It’s Transformed My Meal Planning

Surprisingly, we eat less meat now.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 21, 2022

These 5 IKEA Organizers Made Me Love My Kitchen Renovation Even More

We did an IKEA kitchen renovation, and these 5 pieces made all the difference.

Nicholas Dekker

Mar 21, 2022

Ask Maxwell: What About Old Fashioned Board Games with Kids?

I know you’ve suggested things for kids to do indoors, but what about board games? Is that too old fashioned?IsabelDear Isabel,I love your question and it brought up something I hadn’t thought about in years, which is that I remember my brother and I getting so excited when our dad played chess and Othello with us – so much so, in fact – that I did the same with my daughter on many week nights before bed and it was a lovely moment of the day.

Maxwell Ryan

Mar 21, 2022

The Nutritious Trader Joe’s-Inspired Treat I Make My Kids Every Week

If I hadn’t known that I was eating beans, I’d have thought that it was chocolate pudding.

Cara Strickland

Mar 21, 2022

The 9 Best Playgrounds in the Midwest

From accessible sensory gardens to actual dragon-and-castle themed spots, these are the most fun picks for littles to play.

Alicia Betz

Mar 21, 2022

21 Little Tricks for Keeping Your Kitchen Clean

It's not all that hard. Promise.