When I moved into my new apartment one of the first things I needed was a sectional. I have quite the collection of decor and art from travels and time living in Haiti and I had been gifted or thrifted the rest; tables, dressers, chairs, etc. So the sectional was the first, and only, piece of furniture I was actually making a decorative decisi... Read More

I remember the first time my apartment felt too small. In reality, it was the perfect size for one person. I had a large bedroom/office, a walk-in closet with very deep shelves for extra storage, a lovely historic bathroom complete with a claw foot tub, and a kitchen with enough room for friends to come to dinner. Yet somehow, the space felt l... Read More

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One of the tricky things about moving into a new home, especially a different sized one, is figuring out how the furniture will translate into the new spaces. With sectionals specifically, what might have worked great in your last space, could feel too big and clunky in your new one or it could be entirely too small. With the stress of moving,... Read More

EEEEEKKKKK! Our new couch has been here for about a month now, it arrived just in time for new baby Walker's arrival. Literally, 4 days prior and Jay put it together just days before I went into labor. Months before my due date, I started thinking that I wanted to spruce up our living room space since it was essentially not usable with an extrem... Read More

One way to add interest to a room is to mix the furniture pieces and colors. It is the idea that not everything has to match as long as it "goes" together. Let's take a look at how Mariah Shealy did just that in her sunroom renovation.  Read More

One of my favorite parts of a new routine is the moment when something goes from feeling confusing and clouded to clear and easeful. Whether you are a person who likes to follow a plan or one who prefers to go with the flow, there are tools that make the practice of integrating into something new, a little less messy. A structured routine can br... Read More

As Summer days get shorter and cooler days sneak in the mad rush for pumpkin-themed-everything tugs at our wallets. The change in the seasons somehow convinces us we need a change in our homes. While change is natural and even exciting, often the seasonal change means buying new throw blankets or pillows, swapping out Summer candles for Fall one... Read More

To Integrate (in·​te·​grate | \ ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt  \ integrated; integrating) means to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole, to incorporate into a larger unit, to unite with something else. (Merriam-Webster)  Read More

No school. A full day at home. What should you do? We get the dilemma. Helping families is at the core of Home Reserve’s mission. Your options for at-home activities is vast, so we took a look at 15 unique options for your family to try from home. Some are educational, some constructive, some active, and all of them fun.  Read More

With the holidays on our doorstep, and all the yummy treats to make, I can get stressed wondering when I’m going to find the time to whip something up. Cookies and muffins take more time, and I always end up burning a batch or two while chasing my two little ones. So I’ve been on the hunt for a quick and tasty snack and beverage I can make durin... Read More

Did you know over half of Americans reported they would enjoy living in less than 600 square feet of space? That’s approximately the size of a typical three-car garage. What families don’t get in square feet, they make up for in money saved, journeys taken, and memories made.  Read More

Does meal prep ever become daunting? In my years serving home cooked meals to my family, occasionally I’ve fallen into some of the same comfort zones rather than branching out. Taco night and frozen pizzas are two solid staples in our home, for example. Thankfully, in the last year, my husband and I discovered a meal prep app that gave us the ch... Read More

For nearly two decades, Home Reserve has pursued one primary aim: Helping customers find great, affordable furniture that will adapt with them through the years. What do we mean by that? Read More

Life is always buzzing with activities. Whether you have a family, pet, garden, or friends filling your time  -something that can easily go missed is healthy, delicious, and fresh foods. During our busy days, having staples in the fridge ensures that we don’t get to 9 pm, too tired to cook, too hot to turn on the oven and only capable of orderin... Read More

My third child turned six months old recently and became fascinated by solid foods. She’ll lock eyes on me as I take every bite, her eyes full of curiosity. I’ve always enjoyed this stage of infancy, particularly because making my own baby food at home is so fun. Read More

If you’re in the market for making some awesome memories with your family this year, but a vacation isn’t exactly in the budget, don’t toss in the towel on that dream yet. Commercials may tell you happiness only comes when you choose extravagance like Hawaii or “magic” like Disney, but they’re not the only roads to family fun. Let’s talk about t... Read More

We’ve got you covered! Here are five of our favorite designs that our partners and customers have selected for their actual spaces, and what they have to say about their furniture. Read More

Pets can be such a special part of a family. When I was a child, we adopted anything from poodles to betta fish, dwarf hamsters, rabbits, and even raccoons. Our house had its share of noise and stains, but with that came a wealth of fun memories.  Read More

Travel back in time to your childhood. When did the concept of money first enter the picture? Was it a grand mystery or did you have people in your life take time to instruct you on its purpose? Were there any bad habits you observed? Any good habits you tried to adopt? Read More

Parenting is one of the most popular topics discussed in the cyber world today. And for good reason. I’ve got three children and welcome all the advice, encouragement, or knee-slapping humor about our tiny humans that I can get. Read More

My childhood is filled with memories of pushing dirt over new seeds in my mother’s garden or trailing behind my grandmother with a basket of garden green beans in Michigan. When I finally got a place of my own, it was an upstairs apartment in the city. I wasn’t ambitious enough to grow more than a houseplant. Now that I have a yard of my own I h... Read More

What is it about spring that makes us want to dive in and purge our closets? It could be something in our hard-wiring, like an echo of that New Year’s resolution spirit. Or it could be the promise of that springtime sunshine on our face that gets us up and moving. Read More

I’m so excited to share with you another room reveal in our home! I’m always a sucker for a good before & after transformation. And this room was a fun, whimsical space we created for the kid’s playroom. This is a bedroom we have upstairs that I intentionally declared a playroom. It’s further away from the kid’s jack-and-jill bedrooms. Yep, I’m ... Read More

My book club has the coolest tradition. When we gather to discuss our latest fiction reading, we bring snacks that tie in with themes from the book. One of our members has celiac disease, so I’ve gotten to try several gluten-free party favorites and would like to share them with you. Read More

I remember preparing for parenthood, looking at my living space, and feeling overwhelmed by it all. Caring for a child was huge. How would I ever be ready? As I researched baby-proofing techniques, I felt even more out of my depth. So, what did I do? I over prepared. In hindsight, I realize I burned up a lot of time and resources by doing so. Fo... Read More

For the first three years of motherhood, I was either pregnant, recovering from a delivery, or convincing myself that chasing toddlers was my workout. Guess what’s a great way to gain weight and never have energy? Using toddler chasing as your sole method of fitness. Turns out, I needed some guidance and a little more intentionality. Since we’re... Read More

Potty training is such a mystery before you have children, isn’t it? When I look at a graduating class of seniors, I think to myself, “They figured out how to manage their bodily functions. Odds are I can teach my own kids how to properly use a toilet before they leave for college.” (OK, so we start a bit earlier than that.) In case you’re in th... Read More

Do you remember experiencing a deep sense of gratitude as a child? I can remember Christmas in our little house. My three brothers and I knew we only had a few wrapped bundles under the tree. Dinner was either a homemade casserole or chili. The TV spent most of the day collecting dust as we read the Christmas story together, opened presents, and... Read More

You finally have the furniture of your dreams. Its hue matches perfectly with the accent decor you’ve chosen. Not to mention how well it brings out that natural wood floor underneath. Joanna Gaines would be proud. Just as you recline your head and sigh, you hear a sound. Your darling toddler has just snuck in from the kitchen and overturned her ... Read More

Confession: I had no idea what superfoods were until I became a mom. The day I realized my infant was staring at my plate like a hungry wolf cub, I realized it was time to research healthy baby food. That journey introduced me to so many power foods I could make from home to help my daughter’s development. Over time, I woke up and smelled the co... Read More

New pets have a way of brightening up your home the minute they enter it. This new partnership also comes with some new house rules that may or may not be followed. For example, table legs aren’t chew toys, toilets aren’t drinking fountains, and house plants aren’t restrooms. To ease this sometimes rocky transition with your new pet, we’ve put t... Read More

For decades, the dinner table has symbolized coming together. It stands for family, friendship, quality time, and provision. However, the generation gap, the busyness of life, and the power of screens are waging war on that nuclear family tradition. What can parents do when conversation is replaced with disconnected silence? To answer that quest... Read More

One day, I attended one of those direct sales parties, mainly to support my friend. At the time, I really wasn’t interested in the product line-up; however, the presenter did share a statistic that stayed with me for days. I later found it in this report from The Huffington Post. Research from the Toronto Indoor Air Conference reports that women... Read More

If money is tight, perhaps you’re getting out of debt, or you’ve just been traveling a lot, then maybe a staycation is right for you. What is a staycation? According to the Urban Dictionary, a staycation is “a vacation that is spent at one's home enjoying all that home and one's home environs have to offer.” You take a break from life without le... Read More

A “playdate”, according to Merriam-Webster.com, is “a play session for small children arranged in advance by their parents.” Sounds so simple, right? It doesn’t feel that way when the whole event is resting on your shoulders. Many moms have been in your shoes. In fact, I recently took to social media and asked the pros for their favorite hacks t... Read More

"Thank you to Home Reserve for providing the sectional and Well Woven for providing the rug for this playroom makeover reveal.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  Thank you for supporting brands that I love!" Read More

If your furniture ever became a chew toy for your pet, you know how quickly those little accidents add up. Let’s take a look at some steps you can take today to stop your pet from ruining your furniture. Read More

Have you considered ordering furniture online, but you’re leery about the unknowns? It’s hard to plunk down a chunk of money on a product you’ve never seen. Therefore, we’re going to help you understand as much about assembling your Home Reserve furniture as possible before you even click “Shop.” Read More

Ditching clutter could cut 40 percent of your housework, according to a study published by the National Soap & Detergent Association. Can you imagine what that would be like? No matter the living space, clutter can be a very real problem. That’s why we’ve put together some great ways you can begin to downsize your clutter today. Read More

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When you move into a new home, it can be a challenge to maximize the potential in each room. Some spaces may just be smaller. Well, there’s still some handy tricks of the trade that can help. Here are several methods that will make your small room look more spacious. Read More

After becoming a mom, my view on healthy living shifted as dramatically as an actor’s workout schedule for an action movie. Why? Because I wanted what was best for my kids. For example: Healthy snacks [Link to “3 Delicious Snack Recipes That Use Super Foods”] made from scratch, less harmful chemicals in products, getting plenty of sleep, etc. It... Read More

Ever experience too much busy? I’ve started nicknaming it “bad busy.” It’s that moment when you realize your schedule resembles the lineup for the Olympic Games. Finding ways to carve out family time when life gets “bad busy” becomes as easy as chasing a dropped receipt on a windy day. Read More

Home Reserve is the proud home of "Renewable Furniture". But what does that mean, exactly? We’re going to take a look in today’s article and unpack why Home Reserve’s renewable furniture can help you protect the environment, save money, and love your living space for years to come. Read More

I have always enjoyed having an orderly and pretty home, its the creative and type A-ish person in me. I like things to look beautiful but I thrive when there is a place for everything, can anyone else relate? So when we found out that we were expecting baby number two I knew that this room had to function as more than a play-room. I needed this... Read More

Food. It’s by far the trickiest category in our budget. When life gets busy or kids come along, prepping healthy meals from scratch can fall by the wayside. That’s why I’ve assembled a master list of the many freezer meals out there on the web. These meals are great for: Read More