Happy November! Well, almost December. Do you like the smell of something warm and cinnamony on a chilly morning? (Cinnamony is a real word.) Comfort food and a cup of coffee… perfect way to start a cold day. At our house, we make more things from scratch than we used to, since some of my people have to be gluten-free, and, to be honest, baking from scratch isn’t really any harder than using a box mix. Especially if you just stick to the basics…like I do! I’m sharing an easy recipe with…
Stuff happens. And you need a place to put it all. One thing that will help you keep your sanity, mamas, is to have a place for everything. Train your children to know that place, so that as they grow, they can put their own things away. I searched a few thrift and antique stores, looking for the perfect storage piece, but the school year was well on its way, I had not found the right thing, and I wasn’t feeling quite organized. Pressed wood to the rescue! I found this piece online. I liked the look of…
Do you love words as much as I do? I am such a word-nerd. I’m awed by how much meaning can be conveyed in one little word or phrase. Whether it’s scripture, a line from a favorite hymn, an age-old quote, or your favorite phrase, just hang some words on your wall and you have meaningful art. 😉 (Read about easy, meaningful, one-of-a-kind art in this contributor post.) Last week, I shared my heart for the job we do as full-time mamas. It is a joy and a privilege. But it…
Writing is a lot like standing on a stage in your birthday suit. You open up a very personal part of yourself for ridicule, and as your hand hovers over the publish button, you have to decide if it’s worth it. As a writer, you want to please everyone, but that’s not possible. So you write for the ones who need to hear your message. This post has been on my heart for quite a while now, and I’m finally getting around to sharing it. It really sums up a lot of the reason…
Berry season is upon us, y’all. And strawberries are my favorite. But if there’s one thing that makes strawberries better, it’s a stack of pancakes under them. I mean, just feast your eyes on this… And if anyone in your family has a problem with gluten, you know how hard it can be to find gluten-free recipes that are as good as your old faithful ones and as easy. I know. We’ve been there. That’s why I can’t keep our pancake recipe a secret any longer…
*This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them, I may receive a small commission, at no extra charge to you. Raise your hand if you’re a professional cake decorator. I. am. not. Sometimes I say, I’ve never met a hobby I didn’t like. But then, I remember that one. It’s a lot of work. It takes practice. And time. I mean, I don’t even bake the cakes around here anymore. (When your girls say, Can I bake my own birthday cake? You say yes!) Some occasions call for…
That’s right, mamas. This post is a two-for-one. And I’m sooo excited. Because I love the way it turned out. You know that feeling when you finally complete something that’s been hanging around in your head for months, and it turned out the way you pictured it? You’re all, Yaaaaay! Kids, come look! Or at least, I am. 😉 I’m also excited because I’m getting to offer you two things: a set of FREE PRINTABLES *AND* a little DIY tip for a very inexpensive way to jazz…
*This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them, I will receive compensation. So. It’s been a while. Life’s been happening. Mamas, you know how it is. But I think you’re gonna like this little diy. It’s for all you white-dish-loving mamas out there. Like me. You see… I have these white coffee mugs that look so cute on my mug tree, (find it HERE) which is so handy at my little coffee station. When we have people over, everyone can just grab a cup, and fill ‘…
What I love about thrift-store shopping, is that you can take something old and make it look… older. 😉 I love the character and charm of antiques. True antiques can be quite pricey, but with a little creativity, you can get the same effect for cheap. I think I originally paid 2 or 3 dollars for this frame at Goodwill. It was a yellowish color, but I loved the shape of it. And it was thick and sturdy. While I was giving my farmhouse table an aged look, (click HERE for that post) inspiration struck…
Once upon a time, there was a table… It was handmade for a family of seven, and it was the little table that could. It could seat at least ten when you squished together a little. It could hold a ton of schoolbooks, all spread out. It could handle the mess of play-doh and paint. (They both make me cringe a little. Ain’t gonna lie.) It was my sweet, farmhouse table. But then I played musical rooms, and decided the dining room should be a living room (again.) The table traveled around a bit (literally,) and…
