Ahhh. Winter. Your almost here. I know it’s strange but I love wintertime. Snuggly nights at home cuddled up with hot cocoa and fuzzy blankets. It just makes my heart sing. I love the slower pace of the cold season. Maybe it’s that the early nightfall brings us indoors sooner, but I feel like we […]
Our annual tree hunt at the Ozark Valley Tree Farm… As a little girl my family made a big deal out of the perfect christmas tree. My dad would load us all up in the truck and we would head out for that perfect one.. Remember that scene in “Christmas Vacation” where they hike out […]
Gifting use to stress me out but a couple years ago I decided to start simplifying things a little so as not to get overwhelmed. I started also being more selective with the quality of things my children received rather than the quantity. Here are 3 ways to make it easy + some links to […]
When I think of the most memorable events, holiday parties, or simple family gatherings I think of the way they made me feel. What made them so special to me?… Being cared for. Someone was behind the scenes caring for me and planning for these most cherished moments to take place. These are people who seek […]
Gathering around the table, sharing a warm home cooked meal, it just doesn’t get any better! I grew up going to my grandma’s and feasting on juicy turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, and her yummy homemade noodles. However, when I got married, all of us girls on his side of the family divided holidays and […]
The world is but a canvas to the imagination, Henry David Thorough once said. What would it be like if we couldn’t imagine? How would it change the world? It’s an interesting thought during this season… I hope to teach my children something valuable during this fun time of year. I want they’re play […]
Seasonal change is ao refreshing and it’s always good to update a few pieces as we usher in and embrace the change. Bringing the outdoors in is the perfect way to do this…with colors and texture from our natural environment. This live succulent wreath that my daughter and I found at our local garden […]
Each season I love to get a few new pieces to add to my wardrobe but lately I’ve been strapped because we’re sticking to our budget really tight and I had to spend most of our clothes money on the kiddos new stuff… someone tell them to stop growing! I could have been bummed looking […]
I spend a lot of time with my kids. However, quantity isn’t always the best. QUALITY time is the most memorable! How do we make sure it’s QUALITY? Here’s a few factors that make all the difference… It should be interesting and engaging, it should evoke emotion, and a bond should naturally develop from sharing […]
Our homes are our most personal space. Shouldn’t they tell our intimate story? Our walls should read who we are and where we’ve been… How have we lived and whom have we loved? As I pieced together some of our most cherished memories for this collection of wall photos I found myself being VERY selective… […]
