• bake these sweet treats for your loved ones •
• style your space with these simple and affordable DIY lights •
• Make this Olive Garden copycat soup for a hearty and comforting meal at home •
Many moons ago I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book per month. It has since transformed into my annual reading list. With motherhood, however, comes diminished free time and fewer books on my lists, but I was only one shy from reaching my …
For the last few years, my family has happily used Tomfo’s Santa Beard Christmas Countdown to mark off the days until Christmas. While we still adore that countdown, I am seeking to make December even merrier and brighter with an Advent Activities Calendar. For this countdown, …
I am a huge fan of all things Christmas — from decorating to baking to music and, of course, the reason for the season. It is definitely my favorite time of the year! Starting the day following Thanksgiving, I tune my car radio to the …
Halloween is almost here! Are you ready? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to decorate the house, coordinate fun costumes and watch monster movies with my kids all month long. Check us out at my friend’s Halloween party last year. The kids …
Nothing says spooky and eerie quite like the delightfully frightening tales woven by Edgar Allan Poe. His poem, “The Raven,” is a favorite and served as the inspiration for this year’s Halloween mantle. It all started with this little resin typewriter that I placed atop …
In the spirit of changing leaves, chunky sweaters and pumpkin everything, this month’s 20 on 20 playlist is all about capturing the cozy vibes of autumn. While it’s hard to compete with the merry spirit of the holiday season, autumn is my favorite time of …
One of our favorite local spots is Bergey’s Breadbasket. It’s a little dairy farm where the kids can pet the farm animals. Usually after our visit, we stop by the adjacent cafe for fresh sandwiches and homemade ice cream. That’s where I saw a sign that read, …
Feeling ready for fall yet? While I have enjoyed an awesome summer, I have also already switched out my home decor and unpacked the cozy knits that signal autumn’s arrival. In case you need some help transitioning to a new season, I put together a …
Summer is a such a great time to unplug and refocus on the things that matter most. The longer days and nicer weather naturally lend to more time and motivation to work on projects, enjoy the outdoors and make memories with loved ones. If you’ve …
One of the housewarming gifts we received when we bought our house a few years ago was this charming, handmade sign from by my dear friend, Lea. Lea and I became fast friends while we were stationed in Japan. We lived in the same housing …
So far this year on the 20 on 20 playlists, you’ve heard a compilation by my kids. You’ve heard some of my favorite tunes as well as songs from the 80’s, songs about love and songs that feel like spring. It seems only fitting that this month’s …
While I wouldn’t consider myself a “shopper,” I do enjoy browsing thrift stores, flea markets and the occasional yard sale. How about you? For me, the draw to thrifting is the satisfaction derived from turning unwanted items into something of value and purpose again. (Of …
