Today I want to share a few photos of our entryway with its simple fall touches. I am still so satisfied with the improvements I made last summer. Thanks to our friends at Lowe’s, I turned a stock kitchen cabinet into a bench and it has …
The last part of the Dealing with Deployment series is the day we’ve all been waiting for… the day our loved one comes home! Homecoming is such a special day. It’s a day long awaited for everyone involved and is met with a deserving dose of …
Until this deployment, our kids have been relatively unaware of the Chief’s absences at home due to his military commitment. Now, at three and five years old, they are keenly aware of the separation even if they don’t fully grasp the gravity of deployment. They …
Mail call is a big deal for military members of all branches who are serving our nation far from home. It is also quite an operation — just check out this video from my husband’s ship, the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77). Filling …
1. Today is my birthday. 2. It marks 42 years of living on God’s green earth. 3. Confession: I had to do the math to confirm I am indeed 42. I have officially reached an age where I can no longer remember how old I …
When it comes to play, I more often orchestrate activities than join the fun. This summer, I’m challenging myself to disconnect from devices, let the house get messy and be more present in play with my kids. I’m far from an outdoorsman, but growing up …
We have yet to start landscaping our backyard, so this spring I planted over a dozen containers for our outdoor space. The fresh flowers and greenery instantly transformed our patio while also satisfying my newest obsession in gardening. Whether you’re just getting started or looking …
I’ve been inspired this summer to create alternatives to a traditional round wreath that still welcomes guests and brightens the front door. I received a watering can grow kit as a gift and instantly fell in love with the bright, bold color. I knew it …
With the start of a new season comes the chance to create new decor for the front door. This summer I’m breaking away from traditional round wreaths and repurposing this wall-mounted mailbox into some lovely door decor. To make one of your own, here are the …
Some of the strawberries we picked on Mother’s Day found their way on top of chocolate cupcakes in a delightful strawberry cream cheese frosting. Others ended up in a blender for my favorite fruit smoothie. This is my go-to smoothie. The recipe is incredibly versatile …
On Mother’s Day, we went strawberry picking at a local farm with my sister and nieces. It was a beautiful day, and we returned home with two baskets full of bright red, ripe strawberries. These farm-fresh strawberries smelled amazing, too, so the first thing I …
Since we bought our home two years ago, gardening, landscaping and houseplants {oh my!} are all I can think about come spring. My green-thumb dabblings began with pre-arranged containers that hung from our pergola in the backyard. I loved how they instantly added interest, color and …
