Hi friends, welcome back to one part of my corner on the internet. It is bright (well actually it is still very much dark) and early (that in fact is true- 5:35 am to be exact) this morning as I sit and write this blog post. I made a promise to myself that I would… Read More FALL SEPTEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT | VLOGTOBER 2021 BEGINS | FALL FUN
Hi friends, what a few months it has been. I am so happy to be back to blogging and even more excited to be sharing with you the reveal of our new fireplace mantle! Yes, you heard me correctly, after years and years of dreaming about this mantle it has finally become a reality! I… Read More $5 GOODWILL CHALLENGE | FIREPLACE MANTLE REVEAL
Hi friends, so today as I sit in my office admiring the cold, wet and snowy weather we are having (well not really admiring it, but am enjoying the day off and being able to get back into writing and spending the day with my sweet family). I have decided just to take a little… Read More TAKING THE LEAP AND JUMPING BACK IN
How often do you look at Pinterest or Google and think “If I had the money I would…”, “Look at that beautiful space, maybe we could knock down and wall and….” or “If only my home looked like that”. Too often, I feel that we are always living for the next thing, the next big… Read More LEARNING TO LOVE THE HOUSE WE HAVE || LIVING IN THE NOW
GIFTS FOR THE DISNEY MOM It’s hard to believe that it is that time again, the time to start thinking about Christmas and what to get that special mom that loves Disney in our lives. If you know me, you probably know that I am slightly obsessed with all things Disney, surprising (well maybe not… Read More 2108 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE DISNEY MOM
I love Christmas and what better way to spend some quality time together during the holidays then in the kitchen baking up some of our family favorites. My daughter, who is 6 years old, loves to help me bake in the kitchen. She is always wanting to help out and make her own things,… Read More PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA COOKIES
Every year after the holidays happen, I say to myself “Next year will be different” but sadly it never is. I am always stressed to the max, running around and I never feel that I am able to fully enjoy the holidays like everyone else around me. I am up late wrapping gifts, or… Read More EMBRACING “YOUR” CHRISTMAS
There are a few things I truly love in life. First, of course is my family, I mean (seriously) that is a given. Then there is the autumn season. I love the fall, the crisp cool air, the leaves are changing colors and the smell, oh my dear friends, there is just something about waking… Read More DIY MICKEY INSPIRED FALL WREATH
Well friends, week one of embracing a budget and meal plan has come to an end and I am happy to report that it was a success. While there are definitely some kinks and areas we need to improve, overall I feel like the $150 budget I set in place in a decent one for… Read More LESSONS LEARNED FROM MEAL PLANNING ON A BUDGET
I am still in utter shock that it is 2018. Where did the last 365 days go? So much has happened in 2017, and I truly feel blessed. We had our fair shares of ups and downs, as does every family, but overall 2017 was a great year and I can not wait to see… Read More 2018 WORD OF THE YEAR…