When I embarked on this year of intentional homemaking, I imagined that I would learn things like an efficient cleaning schedule or how to get grass stains out of jeans. And while I have learned a few helpful tips and tricks so far, I didn’t realize that the books I’ve chosen have also facilitated a […]
CELEBRATING // the end of the school year! I’m feeling good about what we accomplished this year and I feel confident going forward in the fall. It’s hard to believe that I’ll have 7th, 5th, 3rd, 1st and PreK students…time is flying. INSTALLING // childproof door locks after discovering that P (2.5 years old) can easily unlock […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. Happy Wednesday! A QUOTE Life isn’t long enough to do all you could accomplish. And what a privilege even to be alive. In spite of all the pollutions and horrors, how beautiful this […]
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This post contains affiliate links. The weather outside is // We’ve had such a mild spring, but it looks like we’re back to typical Virginia summer weather this week. I think time in the sprinkler is in order! On the breakfast plate this morning // It was a bowl not a plate, but I had my […]
A series about little thoughts and things to share. I hope you’ll share your thoughts and latest finds with me too! + There’s been a lot of brainstorming around here this week. I’m a little overwhelmed with the idea that Christmas is only six weeks away. Slow down, time! As the kids get older, their […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. This “little autumn joys” junk journal is a project that I have enjoyed immensely this past month! Everything about the process has been new to me; I have made quite a few mistakes […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. Around here, I have been: ENJOYING // an unintentional, but very welcome mini fall break. We took Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off from school and it was so nice. (We’ve been schooling for 12 […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. This “little autumn joys” junk journal is a project that I have enjoyed immensely this past month! Everything about the process has been new to me; I have made quite a few mistakes […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. This “little autumn joys” junk journal is a project that I have enjoyed immensely this past month! Everything about the process has been new to me; I have made quite a few mistakes […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. 1 // A SKINCARE REGIMEN THAT WORKS FOR ME My sister-in-law is super knowledgeable about all things makeup and skincare. This summer, I was complaining to her that I have struggled to find […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. FIVE THINGS I LOVED blood pressure mostly back in normal ranges (after 7 years!) an entire month of not having to turn on the heat peak leaf season with reds, oranges and yellows […]
This post contains affiliate links. The weather outside is // As I look outside my window // I see fallen leaves everywhere! I’m thankful that this week looks to be mild because I’m hoping to work on my garden soil and I’m going to need those leaves for mulch. Further off on the property, my […]
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission of any sale made at no extra cost to you. #73. THE CORTISOL CONNECTION: WHY STRESS MAKES YOU FAT AND RUINS YOUR HEALTH – AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT by Shawn Talbott, PhD, FACSM // ★★★★☆ (amazon // bookshop // better world […]