Mother’s Day DIY
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
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
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
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
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 Traditions Promote Family, Food, and Gratitude
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...
Fixing up & Fessing Up: Confessions of an Airbnb beginner
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
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
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...
14 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products
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...