Welcome to Renovating Motherhood
Hi, I’m Miriam! Around here, we are all about rebuilding spaces, raising girls, and rescuing my sanity. Whether you are looking for easy kid-friendly recipe, creative DIY projects, or just a space that understands the chaotic reality of raising a family, you’re in the right spot. Grab a coffee and stay a while!
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A Water Main Leak Made Us Do It: Our Front Flower Bed Refresh
About one month after we moved into our house, my husband noticed a random, soggy puddle right by our front tree. It had barely rained, so the sloshy mud seemed totally out of place.
Our Backyard Garden Tour: Simple Setup & Lessons Learned (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly)
If you had told me even a couple of years ago that I’d be responsible for keeping thirty-two separate things alive this summer, I probably would have laughed, poured a fresh cup of coffee, and walked away. Full disclosure: My past plant record is…questionable.
Better Than That Cat Book: How We Turned a Family Joke Into a Published Children’s Book
If you had walked into my parents’ house right after I had my first daughter, you would have found my dad and me standing in the basement, staring at a children’s book about a cat. I won’t name any names, but let’s just say…it was absolutely terrible…
Small Entryway Makeover: Turning Our Builder Grade Entryway into a Functional Drop Zone!
Imagine this with me: you are trying to get out the door with three little ones. You have the diaper bag packed, the keys in your hand, you are halfway out the door thinking, “Wow, we might actually be on time today,” and then…
The $.61 Starbucks Cake Pop Hack (No Baking Required)
If you are a mom with young kids and you love coffee as much as I do, I bet you have been in this exact situation…
🌊Sun, Sand, & Sanity: 5 Genius Beach Hacks for Toddlers!
Going to the beach with a house full of little ones can easily feel less like a “vacation” and more like an extreme sport. By the time you actually get down to the beach, you are sweating and ready to take a much needed break…
Welcome to Renovating Motherhood!
I am so incredibly happy you’re here. If you’ve ever tried to paint a fireplace while negotiating with a toddler…
Bring the Magic of the Lake Home
Read along with Rae’s Lake Day—a rhyming board book perfect for your little nature lover. Created to inspire sweet dreams of lakeside adventures, it’s the perfect addition to your little one’s bookshelf.