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 it will ...
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 block. ...
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 carried the ...
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 homeschool ...
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 cozy ...
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 like ...
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 note: ...
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 a ...
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 teach ...
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 literally ...
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. ...
Recipe: Super Simple Homemade Pizza Night
Homemade pizza night with the fam has been a long-standing tradition in this house.When we had fewer kids at home I would grind wheat berries in a Nutrimill to make my own flour, make my own dough, let it rise, punch it down, and let it rise again. Then we'd top it with homegrown ingredients from ...
Sunday Reset
Sunday Reset. As you adventure on into a fresh new week, take a moment to think on this verse:I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord’s house all my life, enjoying the Lord’s beauty and spending time in his palace.Psalms 27:4Shift your mindset and set ...
Root Pretty: Beauty Products Proudly Made in the USA
Did you know that what you put on your body is just as important as what goes IN your body?I'm careful about what I eat the vast majority of the time, and I'd bet you are too.I mean, there is a time (Mr. Awesome's birthday) and a place for a delicious loaded bacon cheeseburger pizza with pickles but ...
Goal Crushing: Herb and Flower Gardens
I have always dreamed of having a fresh herb bed in the yard. This is the year I'm crushing my goals, and so guess what? I've got one!Thanks, Mr. Awesome!The basil is doing exceptionally well.Besides eating it by the handful, which is simply *delicious*, what would you do with it?I reached out on ...
This is 34 Years + 1 Day
This is 34. Well, this is actually 34 years and one day.My husband took me to Target with an unlimited budget to pick anything I wanted. I wandered the aisles for way too long, as was evident when they spoke the dreaded words over the PA... "attention customers, our store will be closing in 15 ...
Happy Fourth 2020
From our family to yours, HAPPY FOURTH! I've heard many say this fourth feels like just another day. Amen, I feel that too, but it doesn't change what this day is all about.I've spent my time supervising Chad (Mr. Awesome) on our garage remodel, listing things for sale on Facebook, grocery ...
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