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this House | your Home with Valerie M

I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!

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November Newsletter - this HOUSE | your HOME

Oops — I Missed October! Here’s Both Checklists + Exciting News Hi Reader! I owe you a quick apology — I completely missed sending out the October Home Maintenance Checklist! 😅 October slipped away faster than I could catch it… because I was fully immersed in opening my brand-new Etsy shop, Write It Down Society 🎉 It’s a creative extension of everything I already love sharing here — beautiful and functional notebooks, journals, and stationery designed to help you stay inspired, organized, and...

Hi Reader, This is it! At midnight tonight, the doors close on the Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle—and it won’t be coming back. That means this is your last chance to grab 26 incredible resources (including my Home Maintenance Digital Bundle) worth over $438, all for just $25. These tools were created by real women who get it—busy families, full schedules, and the constant juggle between home, work, and life. And they’re all designed to make your days feel lighter, your routines simpler,...

Hey Reader! Yesterday there were an AWS outage in the US, which caused issues for hundreds of businesses, websites and others around the world. Luckily they've been able to restore everything. But because this affected when you received emails - and whether or not you received them at all, either from us or others during the whole day of yesterday, we've decided to extend the early bird bonus until tomorrow, Wednesday at 11:59AM. If you've been thinking about the Ultimate Family Productivity...

Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle

Hi Reader, It’s launch day! 🎉 The Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle is officially live—and I’m so excited to finally share this with you. Inside, you’ll find 26 incredible family-friendly tools (including my Home Maintenance Digital Bundle!)—all designed to help your home and routines feel lighter, calmer, and easier to manage. ✨ Because real productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about creating systems that support your life, not steal your energy. This collection is your all-in-one...

Ultimate Family Productivity Bundle FREEBIE

Hi Reader, Whenever I create a new guide, checklist, or planner for homeowners, there’s one belief that guides everything I do: ✨ Every homeowner deserves simple, actionable tools that make their home that not only feel doable—but actually are. Because I know how it feels to live in a home that’s always asking something from you. Another repair. Another to-do. Another weekend project that somehow multiplies. That’s why I design every resource inside this HOUSE | your HOME to help you take...

We’re at the Chicagoland Buddy Walk—and I’m so excited to officially launch my new Emergency Care Guides. These books were born from my family’s real-life journey raising and now caring for an adult daughter with Down syndrome and autism. They’re practical, heartfelt, and designed to help families like ours feel prepared for the unexpected. 👉 Donate to support inclusion: https://charity.pledgeit.org/ChiBuddyWalk2025/@ValerieM 👉 Shop my books:...

Caregiver Guide for loved ones with disabilities

Hi Reader! For many years my family and I have participated in the Chicagoland Buddy Walk. Since the pandemic, we haven't gotten back into it. This year, we’re back!! 🎉 But not in our usual way… As some of you know, my oldest daughter has Down syndrome and autism. She’s now 20 years old, which means our family has stepped into a new season—caring for an adult with special needs. While this feels normal for us, it’s definitely a different journey than the typical American family. That brings...

Hi Reader! I am absolutely thrilled to share some BIG news with you—🎉 I now have four of my books officially published and available in print on Lulu! This has been such a dream of mine, and I couldn’t be more excited to finally see these guides and workbooks in a beautiful, high-quality printed format. Whether you’ve been following along with my Etsy printables, blog posts, or design tools, this step brings everything to a whole new level. 📚 You can check out my brand-new Lulu storefront...

Hi Reader! I wanted to take a quick moment to share some important news with you. As of now, my printed workbooks and guides are no longer available on Amazon. While this was a big decision, it’s part of a shift that will allow me to better serve you directly. I’m currently working hard behind the scenes to make all of my books available for purchase right on my website—so you’ll soon be able to shop straight from me with ease. ✨ In the meantime, every single workbook, guide, and planner is...

Hi Reader! September always feels like a fresh start—new routines, new goals, and the perfect time to bring a little more order and inspiration into your home. 🍁 Download the September Home Maintenance Checklist now! September Checklist.pdf this HOUSE | your HOME This month, I don’t have a brand-new blog post for you, but I’ve pulled together a mix of reader favorites, helpful tools, and shop updates that can give your home a boost this fall: ✨ Featured Products Weekend Home Refresh – Learn...