Ahh, Mother's Day- one of our TWO days a year (the other being our birthdays) where we can do whatever we want without guilt. In the past my Mother's Day has been spent visiting Starved Rock & Matthiessen state parks in Illinois, planting flowers, doing major landscaping and … [Read More...]
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 54 Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom (from $ to $$$)
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New Trends in Spring Decorating- Color, Style and Decor
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Finding Balance: Creating a Well-Balanced Life to Feel Calm and Grounded
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Garage Organization and Storage: Solve Your Storage Problems Once and For All
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Easy Crowd Pleasing Cheese and Bacon Dip
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100+ Affordable Farmhouse Items from $2-$100!
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Road Trip: A Very Quick Trip to Detroit
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Can You Use the Konmari Method and Still Be Hygge? YOU SURE CAN!
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Easy Chic Valentine’s Day Decor That Will Make Your Home Cozy!
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Wild Rice Soup with Ham & Bacon
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22 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas That Your Sweetheart Will LOVE!
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Lifestyle
- Finding Balance: Creating a Well-Balanced Life to Feel Calm and Grounded
- Can You Use the Konmari Method and Still Be Hygge? YOU SURE CAN!
- Super Easy Sugar Scrub With Only 4 Ingredients and Ready in 3 Minutes
- 4 Steps to Improve Your Credit - Even If You Don’t Have Any To Begin With
- Pro Tips to Help You Stay Totally Organized All Year Long
Food & Drink
Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes Recipe
My husband loves shepherd's pie- not surprising since it is a classic comfort food! This morning when I was thinking about what to make for dinner I realized that I had all of the ingredients on hand. How often does that happen when you're a few days behind in grocery shopping? … [Read More...]
Travel
Road Trip: A Very Quick Trip to Detroit
Confession time: I love true crime. I would say that 80% of the time I am working I have Discovery ID on in the background. The other 20% is 15% murdery movies & documentaries and 5% <something funny> because after awhile a laugh is needed. I just can't get enough of it … [Read More...]
House & Home
New Trends in Spring Decorating- Color, Style and Decor
Spring is the time for fresh beginnings after a long, dark & dreary winter. That also makes it the perfect time to freshen up our homes and dress up our decor a bit! If you are looking for a change of indoor scenery, these new trends in spring decorating will … [Read More...]
Holidays & Seasons
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 54 Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom (from $ to $$$)
Ahh, Mother's Day- one of our TWO days a year (the other being our birthdays) where we can do whatever we want without guilt. In the past my Mother's Day has been spent visiting Starved Rock & Matthiessen state parks in Illinois, planting flowers, doing major landscaping and … [Read More...]
Resources
Create the Perfect Pinterest Profile in 10 Simple Steps!
Some bloggers find it difficult to get the hang of Pinterest, but I assure you once you are done setting up your profile you'll practically be a pro. Like anything, the more you use it (ie practice) the easier it will be. After spending a few hours setting up your account you'll … [Read More...]
