Do you keep tabs on the moisture level of your home? It's so simple and inexpensive. I'll walk you through it and I'm here if you have questions, just drop them in the comments. Staying below 50% is good in terms of fighting against indoor mold growth. Yes, did you know that some molds can grow ...
10 Things to Declutter (and Sell) Right Now
If you’re looking to make a little extra cash, and clean up your home in the process, this is the post for you. Here are 10 things you can declutter from your home, and give a new life to in a new home while making a few dollars. Books. Books take up precious room on a shelf and if they ...
5 Top Tips to Kickstart Your Year
I'm going to keep this simple: 1. Get a good quality air purifier:My top two favorites are an Air Doctor or a Medify. I like the MA-25 for bedrooms and the MA-40 for open living spaces. If you can only afford one to start, move it around the house with you. The Air Doctor is pricey, and the ...
What on Earth?
As 2020 comes to a close there is so much to praise. If you asked me in early October I would've told you this has been one of the best years. Yes, there has been heartache and loss, but the Bible tells us to GIVE THANKS in all things, and that is exactly what I was doing. I was (and am) so ...
Let Them Create
My youngest daughter could create art all day long, and sometimes she does! She made each of us personalized rings today (we're working on that J). Parents, let your children follow the desires of their hearts (within reason, of course). It's so good to see their ideas come to life and their ...
Happy Birthday, Sweet Girlie
Our youngest daughter turns EIGHT today! To say this girl is a joy is a vast understatement. If you know her you know exactly what I mean by this. I don't know that there is a word to adequately describe the pure heavenly abundance of gratitude we feel as her parents, and the excitement, ...
A Slightly Better Pumpkin Coffee
Hello Friends! I have been trying to post here on the blog weekly. Tuesdays seem to be working well for this fall. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram a little more often. Sometimes you will see repurposed content that was shared my other channels but tweaked for this space, sometimes ...
Swallow Coffeehouse in Lake Mills, IA
The highlight of last week was making a quick stop at Swallow Coffeehouse in Lake Mills, Iowa. Seriously, it was so good that I am still smiling about it. It was our very first time and happened on a whim as Mr. Awesome and I were in town to pick up our contacts and glasses just down the ...
Fall Favorites + September Giveaway.
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 ...
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 ...
A Simple Lunch is My Kind of Lunch
Simple Lunches are my favorite. I enjoy my time in the kitchen, but during the week it can feel like I've just gotten breakfast cleaned up and the kitchen back in order by the time I need to have lunch started. In between that time I am busy teaching my children, managing the home, soaking up ...
July 28th, 2020
The house is chaotic and loud today. There are toys and board game pieces in every single room it seems. My ultra organized personality battles with the desire to be the genuinely free spirited fun momma that I wish I were. Messes that don't get cleaned up each day annoy me. I'm trying to ...
Budget Office Space
My husband suddenly started working from home this spring, and I gladly gave up my office space within our homeschool room so he could have his own space to create. When I got the phone call that his company was suggesting employees work from home for a couple of weeks (due to the virus) I ...
Six Joys: July 21st 2020
Six Joys:1.Being barefoot on the deck2.Breathing in fresh air3.Teaching the kids4.Hot coffee in a good mug5.The smell of fresh cut grass6.My husband working from home ...
Top 5 {EASY} Ways To Cheer Up, Buttercup!
Get Dressed! If you're reading this in your jammies and it's not pitch black outside you should get dressed. If you're reading this in yoga pants, but you have zero plans to actually work out today, please get dressed.Eat Real Food for 24 hours (longer is better). I'm talking about eating good ...
Up North
Family Vacation way up North. 18 people and two sweet pups under one roof for a full week. Okay, technically 19 people, as my youngest nephew is due to arrive next month. 😍 My. Heart. Is. Full. PS. "Minnesota nice" is a very real thing. ...
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