Mother’s Day DIY

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In a perfect world, I would take the trip with my family. I would plan something extravagant with the kids or I would lounge in a day spa in my snuggly white robe to...

March is Crafting Month

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March is officially Crafting Month, according to the Craft & Hobby Association, and it is a perfect month to partake in handiwork and creative endeavors! With Spring Break, you may have some extra time...

Sanity in a Jar: Mason Jar Projects to Get the Ya-Yas Out

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These warm days we’ve been having are giving me a split personality. On the one hand, I feel like a lizard – lifting my face to the sun and soaking in all of the...

Valentine’s Day at Home

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Last year, we really couldn’t leave the house on February 14th, as Snowmaggedon rained, errr, snowed down upon us. We had no choice but to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home; and we LOVED it! The...

Wild Mushroom Soup with Barley: Crockpot Recipe

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Now that the temps have officially dropped and it is really beginning to feel like Winter, I have broken out the crockpot.  I'm not sure there is a better appliance to own.  It especially...
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Traditions Promote Family, Food, and Gratitude

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Thanksgiving traditions promote family, food, and gratitude. This time last year, our family was split between two Texas cities; Houston and Austin. My husband started working in Austin while the children, my mother, and I...
Airbnb

Fixing up & Fessing Up: Confessions of an Airbnb beginner

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Hello from Sweatpants City! Population me and, I guess, now you too! Here we have our hair in top knots, paint covered clothes, frustration and exhilaration carved into our faces (interesting to look at...

9 Halloween Ideas That Don’t Involve Trick or Treating

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If you’re not really into Trick or Treating this Halloween year, here are some spooky ideas to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve your own style: Carve Pumpkins this Halloween A family favorite and classic Fall activity, and...

Tips for Halloween Trick or Treating in the Era of Social Distancing

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If you’re like me, you are probably LOVING the cooler weather and excited about Halloween being on a Saturday and during a rare Blue Moon! The stars have aligned for a fantastic evening of...
Eco-friendly Products

14 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

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I recently made a resolution to reduce the amount of waste we’re producing in our house, particularly single-use plastic. I have a long way to go on my journey to zero-waste living, but I’ve...