Name bracelets have become a staple accessory, and I wanted to join the club. Some may think it is a little cheesy to wear this type of jewelry, but I see it differently. Wearing customized bracelets can serve as a…
Benny: The Birth Story of my First Born
To my first baby, my Benny: Happy fifth birthday! Five years and eight months ago, Momma and Daddy found out that we were going to have a baby—you. Our light. We were renting a townhome in the suburbs of Boston,…
Grounding: A Simple Practice with Positive Benefits
What is grounding? Grounding is a practice, a natural sensory experience, in which your body connects back with the natural world and brings about a sense of calmness and peace, clearing your thoughts and your body of any unwanted energy….
How to Care for Your Kalanchoe Plant
Meet the Kalanchoe Plant The Kalanchoe is a gorgeous evergreen succulent that produces vibrantly colored flowers–for up to six months out of the year. (What?! A blooming-houseplant lover’s dream!) Originally found thriving on the plateaus of Mt. Tsaratanana in Madagascar,…
Colorful and Bold Statement Furniture
Making a Statement Boldly-colored painted furniture makes for a wonderful statement piece, in any style home. Just recently, I tried it out myself, and while I my style is more neutral and monochromatic, my kids love color! So, to tie…
A Classic Look: Subway Tile Backsplash
The Road to a Backsplash We began a complete kitchen renovation back in June of 2021. As winter came, it wasn’t as easy to use the unheated wood shop as it was in the warmer seasons, so we took a…
How Our Garden Area Came to Life
Last year, we purchased three raised beds for our garden. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to get around to using them, as we had a few home renovation projects going. For this reason, we have been really looking forward to this…
Three Valentines Diffuser Blends You’ll Love
My diffuser has been filling our home with some sweet Valentines blends lately. When thinking of the holiday, my mind goes straight to floral and woody notes. I want the house to smell uplifting and happy. Honestly, when Valentine’s Day…
Simple Entryway Organization That Works
A Place To Hang Your Hat Our kitchen truly is the heart of our home as it includes our side entryway, the one we utilize the most. In fact, due to the property layout, our front door is rarely used…
DIY: A Simple, Farmhouse Entryway
We decided to DIY our entryway, and it was a quick and affordable project that added so much functionality to our home. Welcome An entryway is more than where you store your shoes and outerwear. However, it is also the…
Cute and Fun Valentines Bookmarks
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Romantic love, self-love, and the love between family and friends. Although love is something to celebrate on the daily, it is fun to remind those around you of how you feel on this…
The Best Powerful All-Natural Dish Soap
Dish Soap This all-natural dish soap contains green ingredients that are safe for humans and the environment. In fact, all of the ingredients have been verified as low-hazard to no-hazard by the Environmental Working Group. Castile Soap Castile soap is…