Among all the hustle and bustle of the season which is somehow upon us once again, there can arise a certain desire to slow things down and appreciate the small things. You may find yourself yearning for the Christmases of old, for the simplicity of how things were before social media and influencers and targeted […]
Classic Thanksgiving Recipes
Whether you are hosting a Thanksgiving gathering this year or looking for recipes to contribute, these classic Thanksgiving recipes won’t let you down. From a traditional pumpkin pie to must-have sides like stuffing and green bean casserole, we’ve got you covered! What’s on your Thanksgiving menu this year?
Fun Fall Activities
Yesterday was the autumnal equinox, which means although *some* of us have been drinking pumpkin spice lattes and baking with all the fall flavors for a few weeks now, while wistfully wishing for cardigan weather, the fall festivities can now officially begin. If you don’t already have an autumn bucket list made out, allow us […]
Our Top Go-To Cookie Recipes
There’s not much that is as classic, cozy, and comforting as a warm, homemade, freshly baked cookie. A simple go-to cookie recipe is perfect for pulling out those days when you want something sweet, to bake with the kids, to take a basket to a neighbor or friend, or need to bring something to an […]
Plants You Can Still Start in Your Backyard Garden
I had high hopes for our garden this year. My plans included building a new raised bed, creating a tree guild around our new plum tree, a new front flower bed, an arching trellis for my many luffa plants, and more. While some of these things have been accomplished, like most years I did not […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers Crafts for Kids
It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the fourth month of 2024, and, for many of us, well into spring. My daughter helped me plant lots of flower and herb seeds outdoor this past weekend, and we have some rain and storms coming in the next couple of days which will hopefully aid […]
Unique Easter Basket Ideas
Easter is early this year — the last time it occurred in March was in 2016 — and therefore may feel like it’s sneaking up on us rather quickly. If you’ve got outfits to purchase, eggs to dye or hide, baskets to fill, and food to plan and make you may be feeling a bit […]
Simple Swaps You Can Make from Scratch
Have you ever been grocery shopping and looked at the label on a food package and realized you couldn’t pronounce half of the ingredients, or wondered why the product required so many ingredients? Or perhaps wondered how people ate before there were so many readily available and easily accessible foods to purchase? Many of us […]
5 Tips for Decluttering Your Space
Lately I’ve been in a huge spring cleaning/decluttering/home projects mood. I have a long running list of to-do’s in the Notes app of my phone that I shared with my husband and we’ve both been working on checking things off whenever we get the chance. We’ve donated countless carloads of things to the thrift stores, […]
Non-Food Sensory Bins
The benefits of sensory bins are nearly endless – the hours of play and hands on learning is hard to beat. Many of the sensory bin ideas out there include dried beans, rice, pasta, or other food items, but in some cases food products may not be appropriate to use. We have put together a […]
