I always look forward to a chance to slow down and spend the time with my family during the holidays. A feeling of anxiety and being overwhelmed can take over so easily. Gift buying or making, decorating, work parties, school parties, family pictures, cookie baking...the list … [Read more...]
5-minute DIY Valentine’s wreath
We don't do a ton of crafts around here, or, to be more exact-- I don't do a ton of crafts (you can always find scraps of paper and glitter all over the house, courtesy of my 8 year old). For one, it's hard to have an interrupted moment to get creative (beyond painting with my … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Spring Wreath.
Spring is (slowly) making its way here in Texas. Over the weekend my 7 year old and I decided it is time to acknowledge the beginning of Spring, and made this simple wreath. And of course, as soon as we hung it on the door, another cold front blew through, complete with a drizzle … [Read more...]
Live (in your new house) and learn.
Most of us have moved at least once in their life. How long did it take you to be all settled in, unpacked, and start enjoying your new house? We have lived in this house close to two years now. And though a lot has been done to make it ours, it is far from being finished. For … [Read more...]