(All photos in this post are by my friend Amy, on Instagram as @amy.law.) Homeschooling… Maybe you’ve thought about it for the first time this year, after doing it unexpectedly in the spring. You may have all kinds of questions and the answers are either hard to find or overwhelming. Questions such as, “Will my …
The Best Brownies
Made from scratch, these are arguably the best brownies!
10 ways to add beauty to your home for little to no money
I’ve always loved to have beauty all around me, and my home is no exception. Even as a little girl, I longed to have a beautiful room with pink gingham curtains and flowered wallpaper. As a married adult, my tastes have changed somewhat, but my desire for beauty remains. My budget, however, has not always …
How About Reading?
Running, jumping, wrestling, riding bikes, playing video games, baking cookies, dancing, drawing with sidewalk chalk… what else are your kids up to these days while they try to entertain themselves and you attempt to have some peace and quiet for a little while? How about reading? Reading opens up a whole new world for a …
things to do when you’re stuck at home– kids version
Need some ideas to entertain your kids? Tired of them being on screens all day? Read this article to them and try out some of these fun activities!
things to do when you’re stuck at home
Whether it’s a weather event, pandemic, or something else, sometimes you’re just stuck at home (or close to home). I’m a natural homebody, so this actually doesn’t scare me–it’s more like a challenge to come up with creative ideas so I never get bored. Sure, we could binge-watch our favorite Netflix shows, but there’s so …
Barbecue cups
Oh, so yummy! My mom got this recipe when I was in kindergarten and basically made these my whole childhood. I then made them throughout the years my kids were growing up, and every time I went to a church potluck or took food to someone who was sick or who just had a baby. …
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
…everyone loves these muffins, so I bake them over and over.
Limited budget makeover
I don’t know how long my husband and I can go without doing something DIY. Weekends at home have us figuring out which room to tackle next; if not a whole room, then a mini-project. When we came home from vacation, we were tempted to start the living room project, but pulled back because 1) …
Gift Guide for Guys
“…men are difficult to buy for, and you probably only have a vague idea what to get him, or at worst, no clue.”