happymedium

Tension rods + fresh paper towel rolls =
Quick headband organization.

This morning I walked into my 6th grade sons room to find that he had made his bed without me having to ask. He’s officially my favorite child. 🤣
This might not seem like a big deal, but I’ve basically spent the last several years trying to get him into the routine and it hasn’t really clicked until this year....That’s probably 2000 times I’ve made his bed and shown him how to do it. Today, I celebrate this victory and promise you that your kids will eventually pick up the things you teach them, even if they don’t initially understand or agree with the why behind it.
“Mom, why do I have to make my bed if I’m going to just get into it again tonight?”
“You make your bed each day because it tells your brain that you are ready to start your day. It sends a message to yourself that is positive. It tells your brain that you are not tired, that you can begin the day with a prepared mindset. And also, studies show that you sleep better at night when you get into a made bed.”
{Child stares blankly with an annoyed expression} {I grin back}
Maybe that’s a silly ideology that I subscribe to, but I actually think it’s clicking for a sixth grade boy. He’s embraced all the crazy changes happening in his life, he’s doing really well in MIDDLE SCHOOL, and his freakin’ bed is made and I didn’t have to lift a finger. Miracles do happen. 🙂

This drawer used to be filled with boxes of ziplock bags in multiple sizes. However I’ve recently felt as though I have not been as respectful to the environment as I should be, so I’ve stopped using single use plastic. I found these reusable zipper bags on Amazon and I LOVE them. They are super heavy duty, seal completely and are leak-proof, and they are easy to clean. (Just wash with soap and warm water and air dry upside down on a mug. Nbd) Besides helping reduce my footprint, these reusable bags save a ton of drawer space! Another win-win.
(See my story for more info about these bags!)

I don’t usually go for those “As Seen on TV” products because they can be pretty gimmicky. But this one is really worth a buy!
I’m gonna be honest. My spice cabinet was driving me CRAZY because I couldn’t find the right shelving or system to make things functional. I seriously have been looking for just the right product for my own house for the longest time and stumbled across this product. I kid you not; when I got this set up and in my cabinet I squealed because it was SO MUCH BETTER. I can see every spice I have without moving things around while I’m in the middle of cooking dinner. If you’re looking for shelving for small objects like toiletries, medicine bottles or spices, I highly recommend this product!!
The set-up takes a little bit of time, but is worth it! I preferred to keep the shelf wider to fit my whole cabinet, so mine is only two levels high instead of three.
You can get the Spicy Shelf from Walmart for $19.99! @ Woodstock, Georgia