Cubby Archive

Unsurprisingly, the founder of The Jungalow has a colorful, plant-laden home that gives all the good feels.

They keep our family meetings short, but are focused enough to bring out any concerns.

How to get that chic, cozy, yet clutter-controlled comfort in your own home.

Kids will clean almost anything if you make a game out of it.

How do I choose a wall color for a kids’ bedroom that gets very little daylight?JelisaDear Jelisa,I hope my answer is helpful, because I’m not going to say that I’d recommend painting a bright or reflective color that will make it seem brighter!

It would look especially great in a kid's room.

For starters, your dishwasher uses less water than if you were washing dishes by hand.

"The stylist in me wants everything to be beautiful, but the mom in me wants everything to be functional and practical, too."

They're the best I've found for storing small toys and art supplies.

My partner and I have a wonderful daughter, and our family feels complete. However, when we tell others that we’re “one and done,” the reaction is often one of dismay. The message for a single-child household is often one of deprivation; that our daughter won’t have enough family when we’re gone, or we’re keeping her from enjoying siblings. How might you address some of this internal parent guilt (not to mention, the single-child naysayers)?

Help is on the way!

She wanted to do it herself, so here's how I helped her.

It's no longer required to climb off the top bunk for a glass of water.

I’ve always loved buying presents for my two kids, but now that my older daughter is 13, it’s hard. I’ve seen some of the things I’ve given to her end up in the bottom of her closet. What do presents even mean, at this rate? Emily(Good morning! I’m taking three weeks off for a little summer vacation, so I’m going back into the archive to share three questions that seemed very helpful this past year.

It's time to free the fridge.

Spoil her a little.

Calling all washers of dishes: this one's for you.

Get inspired with these before and after photos!

If you love the color green, you will love this charming Scottish home.

My son and I used to talk all the time, but now that he’s a teenager he just clams up. What’s a healthy way to keep channels open with him and stay in touch with what he’s going through? ElaineDear Elaine,This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot and this past week I had a small breakthrough (aided by my therapist, who is love). Staying in touch with your children as they go through the teenage years is INCREDIBLY HARD, but IMPORTANT.