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There’s not much that tastes better in August than a sweet, delicious, homemade peach crisp. It’s like an ode to the passing summer season and a big ol’ welcome to the upcoming autumn season. Even better… is it is so easy and quick to whip up! You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry….
My motto has always been, “simple things can make a big impact,” when it comes to making a house a home. Maybe it’s throwing some paint up on the walls. Maybe it’s swapping out the window treatments. Whatever it is… it doesn’t have to be something you spend a ton of money on OR something…
Today, I’m sharing a simple, no-fuss DIY. I am, basically, in love with Christmas Rosemary everything- wreaths, table setting decor, garland. Plus, you get a bonus with the yummy smell wafting about your rooms. Here I started with a small bundle of fresh rosemary. You can pick some up in your produce section at…
There’s just something about having bits of real greenery throughout your home during the Christmas season that feels extra festive. I used to only use fake garland and fake wreaths during my first years of marriage, but I noticed that every time I saw a photo of a mantle that made me smile, it always…
This will be the third year for me to roll beeswax candles for our own enjoyment and to tie on top of packages for people we are giving gifts to. It’s amazing how festive they look atop a gift when they are tied with a bit of twine and have a sprig of greenery placed…
This is Part II of my Meal Planning posts. If you missed Part I… go here. One of the keys to meal planning is having your tried-and-true recipes that you know your family will love. It takes some time to develop that list, but once you do, it makes meal planning so much easier. Take…
One of the most stressful parts of motherhood is when my kids are surrounding me asking me what’s for supper and I have no idea because I have next to little “supper-type” foods in my kitchen and no plan. This usually happens to me after I have a long stretch of being a productive cook…
When I share about my Morning Time on social media, the most common question/comment is, “I cannot seem to get myself to get up. I am such a night owl.” I get it… believe me, I’ve been there! I am very open about the reality of life seasons. I never endorse neglecting time in the…
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…