The Blog by Ellen Wags

a lifestyle blog for real mamas. featuring family-friendly home decor, casual mama style, and stuff to keep your kids entertained. 

Let’s update the layout of the back porch!

One Room Challenge – Week Two

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Check out my review of Caraway Home’s newest addition, the tea kettle!

Caraway Tea Kettle Review

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Annnnd IT IS BACK! Today officially marks the beginning of the Fall 2022 One Room Challenge. The Wagner house is a-buzz because we are updating….our back porch! I cannot wait to share the transformation of this space over the next eight weeks. Before I share our plans, let me refresh you a bit on all […]

One Room Challenge – Welcome Back!

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An inside view of the home entry with a small flock of fake bats flying on the wall for simple halloween decor.

Simple Halloween decor is a great way to give a nod to the season without going overboard and blowing your budget. October is right around the corner, so if you haven’t thought about how you’re going to dress up your home for the holiday season, now is the time! Last year I shared how much […]

Simple Halloween Decor

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My Revival Rugs discount code expires at the end of this month, so I want to share my favorites before the promo ends! Visit my first Revival Rugs Review post here. Revival Rugs is a home decor company that curates one-of-a-kind vintage rugs and collaborates with artisan partners around the world to create new handwoven, limited edition […]

Revival Rugs Round-up

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Fall is *officially* here, and if you need me, I’ll be out here frolicking in the leaves and fall breeze. Everyone knows fall is sweater weather, but it’s also clog season! Today I’m rounding up my favorite clogs for the fall of 2022! This post contains affiliate links. My top pick is this Freja Clog. […]

Fall Clog Round-Up

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It is officially *mid* September, and you’ve got the urge. The pumpkin gettin’ urge. Same, girl. Let me give you some tips to keep your pumpkins looking fresh all fall long…or at least until it is time for the Christmas decorations to come out (NOVEMBER 1 WHERE YA AT?!) I’ve got four tips coming at […]

How to Keep Your Pumpkins Fresh All Fall

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Today I’m sharing a review on Gathre, focusing on their home goods. Gathre is a lifestyle brand that creates leather and vegan goods for families and the home. They sent over a few pieces from their Fall collection in the beautiful color Baltic, and I’m excited to share my thoughts. This post contains affiliate links. […]

Gathre Home Goods Review

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Yamazaki Home gifted the items featured in this post, however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.    Sourdough Refresher Remember my sourdough post? It’s my most popular post so far on the blog! Check it out if you’re interested in learning to bake sourdough bread. ANYWAYS. Fruit flies attacked my starter […]

image of sourdough bread in sleek white bread box

Welcoming Sourdough back, with Yamazaki Home

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casual family living space with purple vintage turkish rug layered over a natural toned jute rug

Revival Rugs is a home decor company that curates one-of-a-kind vintage rugs and collaborates with artisan partners around the world to create new handwoven, limited edition rugs. These rugs were gifted, however, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.  Changing Seasons It is late August, the kids have returned to school, and […]

Layering Rugs with Revival Rugs

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