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DIY Vintage Headboards

January 10, 2021

I'm excited to share my DIY vintage headboards, my friends! I've been on the hunt for vintage headboards for every bedroom, lately. A while back, I found two wood headboards on Marketplace. I think it was actually a head and foot board - but they were a matching set and so unique - so I jumped on them. I wanted to find two matching pieces that would work for the girls' room. They will be sharing a space, eventually, and I thought these would make the perfect little statement pieces for their ... VIEW POST

A Year of Sustainable Living

January 2, 2021

After the topsy-turvy year we had in (a-hem) 2020, I really wanted to give myself a clear focus for 2021. I've tossed around the idea of trying to make big, extreme changes. Think a year of no-spending -- or going Vegan -- or no take-out -- etc. The problem with any of those is that when change is so extreme, it just isn't likely to stick. Or, it's easier to fail. So, I've decided to give our family the goal of moving towards better choices, in general, by focusing on a year of sustainable ... VIEW POST

By Scratch: Homemade Cranberry Juice

December 29, 2020

So, Christmas is over. We're nearing the end of the "holiday season." I'm always left feeling a little deflated during this time of the year. It's like a mix between excitement for a fresh start and a little bit of holiday fatigue that happens after the presents are unwrapped, food is eaten, and the decorations are put away. While I was sitting in holiday-coma-mode, Derek became inspired to create a recipe he saw on TikTok (yeah, you heard that right) with an ingredient you can find in plenty ... VIEW POST

Easy Peanut Butter Ball Recipe

December 22, 2020

Most of the holiday recipes I have involve peanut butter in some capacity. You really can't go wrong with peanut butter, folks. Honestly, who would have thought there are so many different ways to combine chocolate and peanut butter, eh?? This one is a favorite of mine any time of the year -- but it's definitely at the top of our favorite holiday season must-haves. Enjoy this super quick and easy (if not a little messy) peanut butter ball recipe!Easy Peanut Butter Ball Recipe: You Will Need1/2 ... VIEW POST

Easy Christmas Mint Recipe

December 17, 2020

I've always loved the old-fashioned, cream cheese mints that would be served by the plateful at weddings and graduations. As a kid, I loved drooling over a spread of melt-in-your-mouth goodness in a wide variety of perfectly little molded shapes. Recently, I was craving one of these delectable little bites and longed for graduation and wedding season. Then, it dawned on me -- I don't *have* to wait. There is no *set* mint season! I *could* just make them myself, now! So, I did -- *and* I made ... VIEW POST

Favorite Pillow Sources December Edition

December 16, 2020

It's time for a pillow post (because, why not?)! Just when I think I am done searching for the perfect pillow, I find another that would add just the right touch of cozy to a space. It's like Pringles chips -- you can't stop with one pillow. I have so many amazingly cozy pillows to share with you today so let's hop right into my favorite pillow sources December edition!Favorite Pillow Sources December Edition: Pottery BarnI always have an eye on Pottery Barn for a lot of reasons. They are almost ... VIEW POST