DIY After Sun Spray
It’s that time of year for fun in the sun! Going to the beach, the park, meeting friends for cookouts… I love it all! But with all that time in the sun, sometimes your skin can end up…
Author: Jess
Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
Quick and Easy Avocado Spread
The other day I found myself in a snack dilemma. It was mid-afternoon, close enough to dinner that you don’t want to eat too much and ruin your appetite, but far enough that you need to eat something…
Must-have Cardigan Patterns for Women
I love cardigans. I mean, I really, really love cardigans. I wear a cardigan nearly everyday in the fall, winter, and spring. And probably a lot of days in the summer too! I love to have a variety,…
DIY Valentine Mailbox
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, your little ones probably have school parties and Valentines to exchange. This adorable Valentine mailbox that’s just what they need to collect their treats! Supplies: Glimmer Felt (this is a stiffer felt,…
Homemaking | Kids | lunch | Motherhood | Recipe | snack
Peanut Butter (and Jelly!) Granola Bars
If you’ve ever had a picky eater in your household, you know the angst of trying to get them to branch out. Our picky eater would eat the same meal for lunch and dinner every.single.day. if we…
accessories | decor | DIY | Essential Oils | Homemaking | Kids | Life | Motherhood | Round up | Sewing
15 Sewing Projects to Help You Get Organized!
Happy New Year! I love when things start fresh… new years, new seasons, new school years, new notebooks. As we’re starting 2017, I’m doing a huge purge of my house. We moved into our new (old) home last…
Christmas | Kids | Life | Party | traditions
Holiday Traditions: Throw a First Snow Party (and a giveaway!)
We recently had our first snow of the season! And wow, it was a beautiful one. It was the kind of snow where it sticks to the trees and comes down in big, fluffy flakes. It looked like…
Buffalo Plaid Sweater Pillow Tutorial
I’m going to make a confession: my house isn’t decorated for Christmas yet. Usually I’m way ahead of the game, but with a little baby, it just hasn’t happened yet. And I love decorating for Christmas! I may…
baby | Family | Motherhood | Parenthood
A Baby to Snuggle
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve heard the news, but I’ve neglected to share it here. Baby five has arrived! Little one joined us about two months ago, though it feels like he’s always been a part…
Homemaking | Kids | Motherhood | Parenthood
Real Mom Confessions: How to End the Toothbrushing Battle
I think it’s fair to say that parents everywhere have experienced the same struggle at least a time or two: the…