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Our Points & Miles Journey

$16,961.56 That’s the cash value of travel we’ve taken/booked since we started the points and miles journey in May 2024 (including trips we’ve taken and trips we have booked for later this year). I still have to pinch myself to believe that we’re actually doing all this for *nearly* FREE. It’s almost too good to be true – but it is!! OUR POINTS AND MILES JOURNEY Our family started this “hobby” about a year ago. We weren’t necessarily planning to go all-in on the travel credit card game, but we […]

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unOriginal Mom – An Update, and a Shift

Hello! It’s been a while :-) In fact, it’s been more than three years since I last published a post! As life seasons and family circumstances shifted for us over the few years, it became clear it was time to retire unOriginalMom, at least for a while. All of the old craft and DIY content I created lives on here, and I’m so proud of that creative journey and all that it represents in my life! I began this blog back in 2012 as a brand new stay-at-home-mom, in the beginning of the Pinterest-era…before […]

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90s Colonial Exterior Renovation – AFTER!

Before and after photos of our builder grade 90s colonial exterior renovation including a garage extension, standing seam steel roof accents, and front porch refresh, all with touches of craftsman style. We made it!! Our major house renovation is complete, and I am FINALLY getting around to getting the first blog post up. I apologize to any of you who have been patiently waiting and checking for updates over these past few months! I’ve decided that “renovation hangover” is a real thing, haha. But seriously, it’s taken quite a while to feel recovered from the […]

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DIY Backyard Playhouse with Slide – Our Handmade Hideaway

Here it is…the big reveal of our beautiful DIY backyard playhouse! Based on the “Handmade Hideaway” plans, we made several adjustments and customizations to our version, including a tube slide and rock wall. This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure. We built a playhouse! This is by far the biggest and most drawn out DIY project my husband and I have ever tackled but it was completely worth all of the hard work. We actually started it at the beginning of July 2019 and had the structure part done by September, […]

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Apr

Our Points & Miles Journey

Apr

unOriginal Mom – An Update, and a Shift

Mar

Free Hello Welcome Mat SVG

Add some character to your front porch with a custom DIY front porch mat! Use this free Hello welcome mat SVG for a simple and classic look, or browse 15 more free welcome mat SVGs to find something unique for your household! FREE HELLO WELCOME MAT SVG Spring is coming!! We’re getting a good taste of it here in central PA this week, and while I’ve lived here long enough to know that it’s not here to stay quite yet, I do know that we’re getting closer. And there’s always something about these first… READ MORE

Feb

So Fresh and So Clean SVG

Free Bathroom Sign SVGs: this free So Fresh and So Clean SVG is a modern vintage design that’s perfect to use for a DIY bathroom sign with your Cricut or Silhouette! Plus browse around 14 other free bathroom sign SVGs from other bloggers. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN SVG Well, it’s been over 9 months since we finished our big house renovation (and yes, I know I still haven’t gotten the “after” photos up here for you…maybe someday?) and our new little half bathroom is just begging for some decor. It’s painted and has… READ MORE

Jan

Free SVG: Progress Over Perfection

Hello, 2022!! It’s officially the start of a new year…even if it doesn’t really feel like it. Does anybody else feel like we’re still in the middle of 2020? Even though the calendar has changed not once, but TWICE since then, there just isn’t quite the freshness and excitement of a the new year that I typically feel in early January. Anyone else, or is that just me? It could be pandemic-related…or maybe it’s just as I’m getting older, I’m finally realizing that January doesn’t hold any kind of magical superpower ability to make yourself… READ MORE

Nov

Merry and Bright SVG + Free Christmas Cut Files

Oh my gosh. Christmas decor shopping this year is CRAZY!! It seems like everything is overpriced AND it’s still going out of stock really quickly. The whole scarcity-mindset is majorly at work here. So much for waiting for after-Christmas sales to stock up on things…we’ll be lucky if there’s anything left on the shelves by December 1! In any case, I’m trying to resist the urge to buy too much in the way of Christmas decor this year (because I guess I don’t really *need* it anyway)…but that doesn’t mean I can’t MAKE some new… READ MORE

Oct

DIY Family Mario Halloween Costumes

These DIY Family Mario Halloween costumes have been a big hit! Super Mario characters are so timeless and recognizable, they’re a perfect DIY family costume theme for Halloween. We have a Mario riding Yoshi, Luigi riding Yoshi, Toadette, Princess Peach, and the iconic question mark block! Read on to learn more of the DIY details. DIY FAMILY MARIO HALLOWEEN COSTUMES We’re baaaaack! After a year off from handmade Halloween costumes last year (2020 – need I say more?), we decided to “go big or go home” this year with epic handmade Super… READ MORE

Oct

Free Friendsgiving SVGs

We’re a month away from Thanksgiving (can you believe it??), but did you know before Thanksgiving comes Friendsgiving? Have you heard of it? In case you haven’t, it’s a trend that’s been picking up steam in recent years. Friendsgiving is basically an extra Thanksgiving dinner with your friends that you celebrate before you head home to gather with family. I mean, who doesn’t want to have an extra turkey dinner?? I’m all about that. I’ll be honest, I love Thanksgiving with my family. It’s loud, crazy, full of food and people I love –… READ MORE

Sep

Trick or Treat: Free Halloween SVGs

I made my yearly visit to the fabric section at JoAnn’s yesterday, which must mean one thing – it’s time to start thinking about Halloween! (Yes, the only time I sew is my kids’ Halloween costumes, haha.) I know it might be a bit early for some of you, but I’ve seen houses who are already putting out skeletons and witch hats and all the Halloween inflatables…October will be here before we know it! FREE TRICK OR TREAT SVG I’ll admit, I don’t typically get into much in the way of Halloween decorating or… READ MORE

Aug

Free Fall Sign SVGs – Fall is Proof That Change is Beautiful

It’s time to start getting your fall crafting on! Here’s a great collection of 11 free fall sign SVGs for your Cricut or Silhouette, including this original hand lettered design, “Fall is proof that change is beautiful.” Every year, without fail, we start approaching fall and I feel my crafty mojo kicking in. Anyone else, or is that just me? After a summer of kids home (although this year, it’s actually been 18 months of kids home!) and precious little “me time,” the prospect of cleaning up my craft space actually seems exciting… READ MORE

Aug

90s Colonial Exterior Renovation – AFTER!

May

Free Summer SVGs – Here Comes the Sun

Who’s ready for some summer crafting? Use this collection of free Summer SVGs to make some graphic tees and tank tops, pool bags, beach totes, signs for summer decor, and more! Download my free “Here Comes the Sun” design and then browse around the other links to find more fun free summer SVGs. Ohhhhh summer, how I’m ready for you!! In fact, we’re finally getting a week of beautiful summer-like weather and I didn’t realize how much I needed it. It’s been a long winter! We’re just barely on the other side of a… READ MORE

Mar

Kitchen Remodel – Classic White & Light Wood Kitchen Design

This classic white & light wood kitchen design centers around timeless elements with a modern twist. Full overlay white cabinets are warmed up with a light wood kitchen island, and traditional subway tile gets an upgrade to the subtle color variation of the Cloe backsplash tile. It’s all tied together by a crisp white quartz countertop with warm amber and gold veining, plus trendy gold hardware plus modern gold light fixtures give this space a bit of glam! If you haven’t already seen the post about our major home renovation, we’re in the midst of completely gutting the first floor of… READ MORE

Mar

DIY Backyard Playhouse with Slide – Our Handmade Hideaway

stay-at-home mom to three beautiful children, wife to an incredible husband, and daughter of a loving God. I freely admit that I am not always the most creative or original person when it comes to crafting, decorating, organizing, cooking, etc...but I love being inspired by great ideas and putting my own spin on them! Look around, stay a while, and I hope through my *unoriginality* I can provide some inspiration to you, too!
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