A Grand Finale to The Most Beautiful Chapter of My Life (Thus Far) Isn’t it interesting how most of us find ourselves on the go 24/7? Work, appointments, drop-off lines, grocery shopping, extracurriculars— it seems like there’s always something on…
How To Build a DIY Mud Kitchen for Kids (Simple Outdoor Play Table Tutorial)
A few weeks ago, I came to my husband with this brilliant idea to build a mud kitchen for the kids. I had seen mud kitchen kits online and at the store, but they seemed so expensive for what little…
Brooks’ Cozy, Collected Vintage-Inspired Boys Bedroom
Brooks’ bedroom has been slowly coming together since last August. When we got home from the lake last summer, he let me know that he wanted his room to be “lake themed”. It’s his favorite place on Earth- we have…
Romanticizing Spring: Five Simple Joys That Cost Almost Nothing
Spring is the perfect time to step outside, to slow down, to notice things again. I swear my heart skips a beat when I am driving my kids to school this time of year- the dull, dreary Midwest winter has…
Healthy Egg Roll Bowl (Easy One Pot Weeknight Meal)
A delicious fakeaway meal in under 20 minutes? Say no more! This healthy egg roll bowl recipe comes together quick, making it an amazing weeknight meal. It’s one of those meals that requires minimal effort, but doesn’t skimp on flavor….
Small Space, Renter-Friendly Home Gym That Actually Gets Used
It’s easy to think you need more space, more time, or for everything to be “just right” to take care of yourself, but this little space has reminded me that isn’t true. It isn’t aesthetic. It isn’t its own designated…





