The Real Thing with the Coake Family Living the Creative Life with my Family and Keeping it Real Along the Way 2019-02-04T19:20:14Z http://realcoake.com/feed WordPress KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to make a cute embroidery hoop Valentine’s wreath]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16967 2019-02-02T22:44:01Z 2019-02-04T10:00:11Z Hey mamas! Once you see this valentines wreath, you’ll be running to the craft store for supplies to make yours. The cuteness doesn't end around here lately! I'm having so much fun making all these cute crafts and following my gut as far as colors and inspiration.  Have you ever done that? Gone off instinct […]

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]]> 0 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to Paint Gingham]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16911 2019-01-29T14:45:31Z 2019-01-29T10:00:37Z I'm so stinkin' excited to show you the DIY I have for you today! I've been wanting to make this since December but didn't get it done until last week. You ready to learn how to paint gingham? I've had this in my mind to make for a couple of months now, but as things […]

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]]> 4 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to make DIY Candle Holders from Salsa Jars]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16830 2019-02-04T19:18:20Z 2019-01-22T10:00:58Z Who's ready for a mommy crafty break? 🙋‍♀️ Save those salsa jars and make yourself some cute DIY candle holders in any color to match the holiday or your home decor. I've been enjoying making crafts that I can split up into little sessions. That way I keep getting to create and I don't make […]

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]]> 7 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to Get Fit and Stay Fit for Hardworking Moms]]> http://www.realcoake.com/?p=15206 2019-01-27T22:47:34Z 2019-01-14T10:00:11Z As a mom, we so often put ourselves on hold for the needs of our kids and family. So much so that we end up stressed, overwhelmed and not feeling too great about the way we look or how much we weigh. I know that's not just me. What's a busy hardworking mom to do […]

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]]> 2 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[Stress Free Holidays Start with a Budget for Christmas]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16650 2019-01-27T22:47:37Z 2018-12-17T10:00:13Z I'm sure as hardworking moms, I don't have to tell you that the holidays can be super stressful, but what if you could do one thing now that would mean your holidays will be less stressful next year? There's one thing….and it's something a lot of people aren't willing to do, but pays off big […]

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]]> 0 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[Craft Happiness with Pink and Blue DIY Christmas Ornaments]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16616 2019-01-27T22:47:36Z 2018-12-11T10:00:25Z I've got another fun craft for you today. If you want another break in the busyness and stresses of mom life, this one is for you! You can make these cute and unique DIY Christmas Ornaments. I mentioned to you when I made the pink and blue pumpkins for fall this year, that I've thought […]

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]]> 0 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[3 Easy Steps to Craft Bliss with these Pumpkin Painting Ideas]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16450 2019-01-27T22:47:36Z 2018-11-05T10:00:42Z Oh yeah! Who needs a break from mommyland and a little stress relief with a craft? 🙋🙋 Me! There is something about painting that is so soothing to me. When I get the chance to make something and get crafty, I often pick something involving paint. How about you? Today I've got some adorable pumpkin painting […]

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]]> 0 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[My Hallway Makeover and Entryway Ideas]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16326 2019-01-27T22:47:36Z 2018-10-22T09:00:22Z Oh my gosh! I'm so excited to bring you today's post with entryway ideas! As you may remember, I've been working on a much-needed makeover in my entry hallway. I'm done and I LOVE💕 the results! If you need to catch up, first took out the chair rail, then I painted the trim. Next up, […]

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]]> 2 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to Paint After Removing Chair Rail]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16271 2019-01-27T22:47:34Z 2018-10-08T09:00:59Z After showing you how to paint trim, I wanted to show you something else I tried on the same hallway project… how to paint after removing chair rail. If you have chair rail in your house and want to remove it, it is a relatively simple process, but then what? Usually, you have some damage […]

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]]> 0 KC Coake https://www.realcoake.com <![CDATA[How to Paint Trim]]> https://www.realcoake.com/?p=16243 2019-01-27T22:47:37Z 2018-09-24T09:00:31Z This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape®. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you ever have those projects that you know you want to do, but you avoid them for a LONG time? Then you do them and they really weren't as bad as you made them out to be in […]

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