It seems unbelievable to me that our oldest daughter just celebrated her 13th birthday a few months ago. It's true what they say when it comes to parenting, don't blink! They really do grow up fast. As promised, I'm sharing some of the details to the simple county fair party we threw for her. With this being such a strange year, we knew we'd … [Read more...]
DIY Barn Wood Shelves & Vintage Farm Decor
I don't think it's any big secret here on this blog that it's my husband and my dream to someday own our own little farmstead. We've been on the hunt for the last 3 years to try to find it, but still haven't come across "the one" quite yet. Our family is incredibly blessed to own the beautiful home we're living in now, and recently have felt as … [Read more...]
Mason Jar String & Nail Art
Happy Monday! And Happy May to you too! I am super excited to share with you all a series I have been working on for this month featuring one of my favorite things....mason jars! Why do I love these jars so much? They are so very pretty...not just in plain glass either, but also coming in shades of blue, green, and even purple. They're so … [Read more...]
Apple Picking in the Country
The bucket list for fall festivities has officially begun at our house! A few weeks ago our family kicked off the fall season with an activity that we love - apple picking! We are fortunate enough to live in an area that is surrounded by farms. One of the perks of living in the country is meeting your country neighbors. One such neighbor … [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...]
Happy Spring to Ewe!
Nothing says springtime quite like baby animals. Earlier this week, we had a chance to visit my grandparent's neighbors, Marilyn & Terry, who live on an adorable little farmette in the town of Merton. My kids love coming here. Have I mentioned before we are big animal lovers? I do believe my kids would choose to live here and do chores for free … [Read more...]