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Cubby Archive: Nov 2023

I’m Very Picky About Scents, But This Hand Soap Is Christmas In a Bottle and We’re All Obsessed
My classy neighbor first told me about it, and now it's practically a rule to have it in the house.
Cambria Bold
Nov 29, 2023
This Mom Said ‘Yes’ to Every Idea Her Kids Had for Their Bedroom Walls — and The Result Is Incredible
There are even mod-podge photos of her sons on the walls!
Cullen Ormond
Nov 29, 2023
This “Gothic Nursery” Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
Halloween may be over, but this gothic nursery will live forever.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 29, 2023
This Amazing Playroom Is Hidden Behind a Secret Bookcase Door — And There’s a Fireman’s Pole, Too!
Not to mention the gothic nursery right next door...
Cullen Ormond
Nov 29, 2023
Before and After: An $800 Redo Takes This Windowless Bathroom from Dim to Dazzling
No natural light? No problem.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
One of Our Favorite Memory Foam Mattress for Kids Is 50% Off This Weekend
It’s such a steal!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 28, 2023
6 Amazing Bread Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like a Star Baker
Come this weekend, you've got bread to bake.
Justine Lee
Nov 27, 2023
I Worked at a Movie Theater for 5 Years and This Salty Seasoning Is the Secret to Cinema-Quality Popcorn
Turns out, you can buy it on Amazon.
Alicia Kort
Nov 27, 2023
8 Small Ways to Make Roasted Vegetables Taste Even Better
Tiny upgrades, big results.
Christine Gallary
Nov 27, 2023
I Was Fooled by a Flipped Home. Here Are 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying It
The honeymoon period didn't last long for me, but I learned invaluable lessons.
Heather Bien
Nov 24, 2023
These Are the Best Early Black Friday Deals That You Can Shop Right Now
Shopping
Get a head start on your holiday shopping today!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 22, 2023
How to Create an Easy, Beautiful Thanksgiving Table — With Help From the Kids!
A few simple touches — and a fall walk — are all it takes to create a heartfelt (but easy!) Thanksgiving table. Bonus: the kids can absolutely help.
Ashley Poskin
Nov 21, 2023
This Unexpected Kitchen Tool Is the Secret to Better Fried Eggs
I use it for so much more than just fried eggs, too.
Patty Catalano
Nov 21, 2023
Hot Chocolate Is Great, But *Whipped* Hot Chocolate Is Next Level
The perfect cup of coziness for the season.
Cheryl Fenton
Nov 20, 2023
The Surprising Gift the Previous Owners of Our Home Gave Us After We Moved In
It was equal parts sweet and useful.
Stephanie Nguyen
Nov 20, 2023
Before and After: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That’s Also Surprisingly Practical
Now there's storage for kids' sheets, blankets, and other linens.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 16, 2023
Before and After: A Stained Staircase Loses the Carpet and Gets a Modern Refresh for $60
Goodbye, stained carpeters. Hello, beautiful, custom-stained wood.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2023
3 Fun and Fresh Thanksgiving Coloring Pages to Print Now
Just three super delightful Thanksgiving pages to keep the kids busy while you cook.
Thao Thai
Nov 15, 2023
The Showstopping French Alternative to Sweet Potato Casserole
These crispy, savory-sweet stacks will delight everyone this Thanksgiving.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 15, 2023
This Colorful Kids’ Bedroom Has the *Most Incredible* DIY Bunk Bed
The top area is for sleeping and the bottom has a reading nook and wardrobe!
Cullen Ormond
Nov 15, 2023
The Hottest Toy This Season Is One That Even Adults Will Recognize
Gotta catch ‘em all — and quickly, because they’re selling fast!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 15, 2023
49 Stylish Nursery Ideas for the Unique Baby Room of Your Dreams
The prettiest nursery eye candy you’ll see all week.
Laura Fenton
Nov 15, 2023
Before and After: This Early 2000s Bathroom Revamp Cost $5,500 — But It Looks Way More Expensive
Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2023
I Finally Tried That Viral Baked Spaghetti and Now I Totally Understand the Hype
It’s over-the-top in the best way possible.
Meleyna Nomura
Nov 10, 2023
The Newest, Coolest Art Supplies for Budding Artists
From markers and beading supplies to investment-worthy tables and easels.
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 10, 2023
Before and After: How I Transformed My Sad Beige Living Room TV Wall with a Budget of $160
The biggest-impact steps: paint and cord covers.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 9, 2023
I Tried Ina Garten’s New Favorite Way to Make Baked Potatoes And Now I’m Hooked
It's replaced my formerly favorite version of the loaded baked potato.
Choya Johnson
Nov 9, 2023
Before & After: A Once-Bland Kid’s Room Is Transformed by Striking Blue Paint
And an IKEA bookcase hack that looks built-in.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 8, 2023
This 475-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Has the Most Mature Kid's Area
A sentimental Lego portrait is Jason Saft’s favorite thing about the space.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 8, 2023
The Best Gifts for Young Neurodivergent Kids
Lean toward items that support a child’s social emotional needs and have less emphasis on following the rules.
Lizzie Goodman
Nov 8, 2023
The Best Toys for Imaginative Play
Open-ended toys are the way to go.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 8, 2023
This DIYer Covered Her Popcorn Ceiling with a Brilliant Amazon Find
Just like that, the popcorn ceiling is completely gone.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 8, 2023
This $16 Find Is One of the Best Purchases I’ve Ever Made at IKEA — And That’s Saying Something
I totally underestimated how big of an impact this product would have on our family life.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 8, 2023
The 20 Best Toys for Under $30
From Barbie and Paw Patrol toys to new Fingerlings and Magic Mixies.
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 8, 2023
The Best New LEGO Sets You’ll Want to Snag for the Holidays
Some are even starting to sell out!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 7, 2023
The Secret to Incredible Roast Chicken Is Something You’re Definitely Throwing Away
I've made this too many times to count.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 7, 2023
I Tried Every Pack of Bacon I Could Find — Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
There was a very clear winner.
Danielle Centoni
Nov 7, 2023
20 Fast and Fancy Chicken Recipes That’ll Make You Feel Like a Dinner Genius
Chicken again, you say? These are well worth it but won't suck up all your time.
Kelli Foster
Nov 6, 2023
We Tried All the Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, and Marinara Sauce We Could Find — Here Are Our Favorites
All of our tomato-y picks, all in one place.
Lauren Masur
Nov 6, 2023
Before and After: This DIY IKEA Kitchen Now Has So Much More Natural Light
With six kids, a functioning kitchen was a must for the family.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 6, 2023
20 Budget-Friendly Meals That Don’t Involve Pasta
Reach for inexpensive cuts of meat, grains, pantry staples, and veggies instead.
Kelli Foster
Nov 6, 2023
The 20 Best STEAM Toys for Kids of All Ages
They’re equal parts educational and fun!
Jessica Hartshorn
Nov 3, 2023
The Best Thing I Ever Did for My Cast Iron Pan
It's now slicker than ever.
Patty Catalano
Nov 3, 2023
I Researched 30 Yogurts and Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
Looking for delicious, but low on sugar.
Danielle Centoni
Nov 3, 2023
These 7 Products Will Get You 90% of The Way to An Organized Kitchen
According to a professional kitchen organizer, who knows a thing or two about this.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 2, 2023
40+ Easy Fall Dinners for When You Don’t Want to Cook
Maximum deliciousness, minimum effort.
Kelli Foster
Nov 2, 2023
I’ve Painted My Walls Countless Times, And I Swear By This Paint Trick for Total Color Confidence
Total color confidence is ahead, if you're wavering!
Taryn Mohrman
Nov 1, 2023
This $5 Aldi Snack Is a Total Dupe for a Name-Brand Favorite
They taste just like the original, and my whole family loves them.
Jeanette Hurt
Nov 1, 2023