Blog - The Moody Mortal

A Simple Porch Refresh with a Bewitching Twist

September 8, 2021

Who's in the mood to talk porches (*jumps up and down waving arms sporadically* MEMEMEMEME!)?! And, not just *any* porch, I might add. We're talking FALL porches babes! Oh, hey. I’m Jess. I post daily inspiration on Instagram over on @farmonhogbacklane. You can always find me blogging about home decor and life as a large, messy family of seven with a truckload of animals (also, we’re always sticky). I'm thrilled to be able to join a talented group of fellow bloggers as we share inspiration for ... VIEW POST

Fabulous Fall Area Rugs for an Extra Comfy Vibe

September 5, 2021

Rugs, rugs, and more rugs! Rugs are like shoes. They are the foundation of your "look" and they come in all styles. They say that you can tell a lot about a person from the shoes they wear (I have no idea who "they" are, by the way) and I think the same could be said about rugs. Now, rugs may not fit as well in the closet (man, I could totally use a closet organizer for rugs...), but they don't have to because rugs are made to be scattered across the floor (unlike shoes...I mean I have special ... VIEW POST

Taco Salad: The Best Thing About Football Season

September 1, 2021

Don't hate me, y'all. It's not that I dislike football. It's just...I don't really *like* football. I mean, I'm all for butt-slapping the next guy but for seven months?? C'mon. It's a long season and I think what annoys me most about it is the amount of chit-chat over throwing and catching a ball. Like, I could never be a football announcer person. I would be happy to make commentary about the shirtless dude wearing a cheese wedge on his head while doing what looks strangely like some sort of ... VIEW POST

Fresh Fall Finds From Amazon

August 20, 2021

I'm thinking you should read this one with the Charlie Brown song in mind. You know, the theme from The Peanuts? I hear that song and I immediately glance around, frantically searching for The Great Pumpkin. If you have no clue what I'm talking about, head over to Prime Video and watch it - absolute classic. ANYWAY. That's the theme song for this post. It's no secret that Autumn is my fave and I love piecing together fall themed looks throughout the season. Lately, I've been able to score ... VIEW POST

Simple Peach & Applesauce Jello Salad

August 15, 2021

Millions of peaches, peaches for me! Millions of peaches, peaches for free! If you're not singing and dancing by now, you need to educate yourself regarding one the best songs of ALL TIME! Okay...that *might* be a stretch. But it's pretty great and was a lot of fun as a soundtrack to mixing up this yummy recipe. As summer comes to a close, this simple peach and applesauce jello salad is a quick and easy treat that everyone is sure to enjoy! ....Unless you don't like peaches. In which ... VIEW POST

Homeschool Organization Made Easy – Whether You Homeschool Or Not!

August 9, 2021

I want to start off by saying this is a post for anyone. You don't have to homeschool to grab these organization tips and items that I've found to help make living a busy but organized life just a little more attainable. If you're a parent with kiddos who attend a public school, you've probably realized that learning/activities happen at home, regardless. Kids are busy these days which means you are, well, extra busy these days. It can be hard to navigate how to balance the chaos. So, grab a ... VIEW POST