DIY + Home

Christmas decor can be daunting and if you are just starting out, the cost of acquiring it all can really add up quickly. When I got my first place, I started out with buying a garland because I felt...

My friends and I got together this fall to make apple butter.  It was my first attempt at this homemade, crafty thing, so I didn't know if it would turn out.  But I'm so glad I did it!  It...

I don't know about you, but I have a lot to be thankful for: a beautiful family, caring friends, a roof over my head, food on my table...so many simple things that I often take for granted. My husband and...

Did you know the average American adult spent $854 on Christmas gifts alone last year? Seriously, check it out here.  So for a two-adult household, that makes over $1700 just for gifts! What about decorations, food, travel, and all...

It's pretty easy to get caught up in the speed and chaos of life. I pretty much live in a state of stress most days. I'm not proud of that fact, but it is what it is. It's so...

Play-dates are a great way to break up the day and get in a little social time for both kids and mamas. While most of the time play-dates are best kept simple, easy and fuss free, I do believe...