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A Week in the Life
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Sharing what’s been going on this week in the McKay House.

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These Are the Good Ole’ Days
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These Are the Good Ole’ Days
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A small realization on the beach that the simple, messy, sun-soaked days with our kids might actually be the good old days we’ll talk about for the rest of our lives.

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The $14 Upgrade That Made These Facebook Marketplace Nightstands Look Better
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The $14 Upgrade That Made These Facebook Marketplace Nightstands Look Better
Design

A quick and affordable swap to antique brass pulls turned two Facebook Marketplace nightstands from trendy and forgettable into something that feels classic, warm, and a little bit collected.

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We Cleaned Out Our Refrigerator for the First Time in Years(!). Here’s How to Do It Properly
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We Cleaned Out Our Refrigerator for the First Time in Years(!). Here’s How to Do It Properly
Life

After weeks of ignoring a mysterious smell in our refrigerator, I finally cleaned it out for the first time in years. Here’s how to properly reset your fridge.

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