Self-care… it’s a buzz word that is thrown around constantly in the social media world. I’m all for sneaking away for an hour to run to the thrift store or going to get my hair tidied up, but self-care for me comes in the morning and it is long-lasting. In the quiet of the…
In case you missed my first few CLEANING posts… here they are: Cleaning ExpectationsPreparing your homeCleaning SuppliesDaily Tidying Schedule Today, I’m sharing what I do on a weekly basis to clean all of the odds and ends in our home. I have a couple of days that I do “extras” on top of my DAILY…
For me, daily tidying is key for not being overwhelmed by my home and all that is within it. We all pitch in and it’s just what’s expected, now that we’ve laid the foundation. I usually wake fairly early to start my day, if the house is in disarray, my mood instantly shifts and I…
I mentioned in this post that I love tea. I especially love an afternoon cup of tea to beat the winter blues. The recipe I’m sharing has a sweetness to it, compliments of the local honey, and a bite to it… thank you, apple cider vinegar + lemon oil. Not only is this warm, sweet,…
Simple traditions are what make Christmastime the best time of the year. From trimming the tree to making homemade treasures, kids always look forward to the season. Today, I’m sharing a simple salt dough ornament tutorial that you can make this Christmas. When my oldest was a toddler, I had grand visions of making gingerbread…
Have you ever wondered how people get those perfect, beachy waves with uncurled ends? One answer, the curling wand. Today, I’m sharing a simple curling wand tutorial for beginners. Ever since I was very young I have loved all things makeup and hair. I would wake up early…
I’m a tired mama. I get woke up at least once almost every night for one reason or another. Even though I get woke up, I feel pretty good. The problem I have is having tired eyes. The dark circles under my eyes scream, “I need more sleep!” I was beyond excited when Root came…
Every gal needs a go-to, quick eye routine for those busy days. When I need to look pulled together, but don’t have a lot of time, I always go for a natural and subtle look. Over a year ago I switched all of my makeup to a natural, organic, vegan makeup line. They have…
Last week, I shared a tutorial on how I made the Giraffe Canvas in our nursery. We love it and always get tons of compliments on it from visitors. I was going for an airy, eclectic nursery for Guinnyth, and two years later, I am still loving it for Julia. I have swapped out Guinnyth’s…