I came across this beautiful mantle on Pinterest and knew this is what I wanted my new mantle to resemble for this fall season. It worked for October and November and I already had some of the items on-hand, so I set out to recreate something similar, but on a budget. Below are […]
Something pretty cool happened this week. Monday was the birthday of Grandma DePell. We lost this special lady less than a year ago, maybe you remember this post. So, Monday started off a bit somber. It’s difficult losing someone you respect and love so much. And those kinds of anniversaries can be hard. But then […]
Sometimes… Sometimes I wonder if I am cut out to do this mothering thing. A day, much like one I recently had, will happen that makes me question if I know what the heck I am doing. I needed about eight items from the grocery store. Eight. A simple in-and-out kind of trip. And I […]
I love to dress the kids in clothing that is versatile, fashionable and affordable! But, that isn’t always easy. So, I keep my eye out for deals, sales and coupons. And I try to buy pieces that can be worn in multiple ways. Top- Nordstrom Rack- I love this top! Lacy in the front, […]
I bought a huge can of pumpkin that needed to be used up, and per The Hubby’s request I made these pumpkin goods for an early morning hunting trip breakfast and for guests we were having stay the night. These were simple to make and the streusel topping gave it a little extra something special […]
The moment I found out we were having a girl, I broke out in tears. Happy tears. Very happy tears. Not only because I knew I always wanted to have a girl at some point, but because let’s be honest, there are just so many cute girl’s clothes out there that are hard to resist. […]
With two cans of pumpkin in my pantry and a husband begging for a pumpkin treat, I scoured Pinterest before coming across this recipe and knew I had hit the jackpot. These “Starbucks knockoff” pumpkin scones are even better than the “real” thing and were approved by my whole family. A few times. 😉 Below […]
This is my new FAVORITE salad. It is fresh, filling and full of yummy goodness. For not having any meat in it, it sure is packed full of protein as well as healthy veggies and is topped with a delicious, sweet and sour cilantro drizzle. I made this for a family dinner one night when […]
I went to a mom’s group last week for the first time in this new city and the topic of coping mechanisms came up. As the women at my table and I went around introducing ourselves, we shared what our coping mechanism was when we became stressed. Some women said lighting candles helped. Some said […]
A few weeks ago I decided Gwyn needed a little “something” to help motivate and remind her of the daily “chores” she needs to accomplish. I also wanted to start teaching her more about responsibility, so I decided on making her a chore chart. I gathered some card stock, stickers and markers and was ready […]
