Hey! We're one week into fall, and I'm ready to share a list of my current favorites and offer a fun little a giveaway! Favorite Mug: This medium weight ceramic mug featuring a bear I picked up from our local Shopko store a couple of years ago, well before they went out of business. They ...
Archives for September 2020
Childhood Unplugged: Sidewalk Chalk
Looking for an activity that fits a wide range of ages and stages/skills? How about the classic sidewalk chalk? My four children, currently ages 3-17 can all play with this together while they soak up some vitamin D. No matter the skill level, everyone can enjoy creating some art. As a ...
DIY: Diffuser Cover Using a Dollar Store Lantern
I picked up the cutest little lantern at Dollar General a few weeks ago. I knew right away that it would be a versatile piece in our home, and garage. If you’ve been following my Instagram or Facebook stories you know we have been sprucing up our garage a little this summer to make it a ...
Seven Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is this weekend! Wait, you didn't know Grandparents day was a thing? That's okay, here are some gift ideas to get you started, and finished, before the big day rolls around! If you or your children are blessed enough to have living grandparents or people in your life who are ...
A Visit to Berry Hill Orchard
Our family had a fun opportunity to visit Berry Hill Orchard this week to pick some Aronia Berries. I had no idea this little gem of a place was located so close to our home here in North Iowa, and to be totally honest with you, I didn’t even know what an Aronia berry was until this ...
{Almost} Grandma Edna’s Homemade Apple Pie
There's no need to add any fluff to this post, I just want to be sure that you are fully aware that my Grandma Edna was the very best at everything. Her apple pie recipe is literally the only apple pie recipe you will ever need in your kitchen. No joke! Before we get into it, a few things to ...