This post is sponsored by Grove Collaborative & contains affiliate links, however all opinions are my own. There's something about the smells of fall that make this season so distinguishable. Burning leaves. Hot apple cider. Pumpkin pie. One whiff and your nose knows...it's fall! That's why I was super excited to find out that my favorite … [Read more...]
Welcoming Fall – Decor Ideas for Your Front Porch & Entryway
Somebody please tell me how we got to the end of this week already?! I don't know about you, but time has literally been flying by over here. Probably has something to do with the fact that I have been busier than a squirrel gathering acorns in the fall! It was my son's 5th birthday this week and we threw him a big family party, along with a … [Read more...]
Creating a Cozy Family Room for Fall
Hi Friends! I hope you are having a great week so far and getting into the spirit of fall! I simply LOVE this season. Leaves falling from the trees, hot apple cider and the cool, crisp autumn air make my heart go pitter patter. I try to soak it in for all it's worth because before you know it, those first few snowflakes will be falling from the sky … [Read more...]
DIY Barn Board Growth Chart
It's about that time again...I've got another DIY project to share with you! This is a fun one, very doable for a Saturday afternoon from start to finish. And best of all, it only cost me $10! There's something about your oldest child turning 9 that will inevitably make you want to turn back time - or at least pause it - and just slowly … [Read more...]
Back to School with a Play Room Switcheroo
Happy September everybody! We have officially hit my favorite month of the year! Back to school time, first day of fall, football season, my birthday...a girl couldn't ask for anything better! My kiddos went back to school this week, so today I wanted to share with you a little project I have been diligently working on over the last month in our … [Read more...]
Escape to the Northwoods
Excuse me while I let out a long, slightly exaggerated sigh... (it might be silent on your end, but it's oh so loud over here!) You see, I've just returned from the best week of the summer, our family's annual vacation up north to our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. And just looking at these pictures makes my heart sad to be home already. … [Read more...]
Host a Backyard Outdoor Movie Night
Salutations friends! I hope your summer is going well and you are getting the chance to spend lots of time outdoors together with your loved ones. Despite the bug bites and sunburns, our family practically lives outdoors this time of year. We try to enjoy it while it lasts, because let's face it, here in the Midwest, our hot weather is short-lived. … [Read more...]
The Scoop on the Coop: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Chickens
Maybe it's because my baby sister is getting married in 2 short days, but something in me feels very much like a mother hen these days. Looking after little chicks is sentimental work! We've been busy here over the last 7 weeks, tending to our own little flock of chickens, five of them to be exact. Although we're far from experts on the subject, … [Read more...]
Farm to Table Rhubarb Muffins
I gotta tell you, I am loving all of this great sunshine we've been having! Along with the frequent down-bursts of rain, my garden has also been really loving it, and doing well so far. One of the first fruits - or should I say vegetables - of my labor in the garden are my rhubarb plants. I have three of them planted along the back-end of the … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Kids’ Summer Boredom at Bay!
School's finally out for the majority of all kiddos in our area, and with that comes the start of summer vacation. The excitement and anticipation lasts for, oh, all of 3 minutes until you hear your child utter those two dreaded words, "I'M BORED!" They sulk around your house, complaining they have nothing to do, nothing to play with, nothing … [Read more...]