This weekend a neighbor gave us a bag of fresh pears. I’m always ready to try something new so I decided to can them. Turns out that turning fresh pears into canned pears for winter is an easy process with minimal work involved. Do you love the taste of fresh pears? Ever tried canning them?…
For many of us, it’s back to school time. That means a more structured schedule and less downtime to get things done. How do you get and stay motivated when life gets busy? Here are some of my favorite tips and ideas for being productive in the busy seasons of life. This post includes affiliate…
Are you looking for a fun project for teacher gifts, Christmas gifts, travelers, or maybe even wedding favors? My friend Leslie has been busy creating some beautiful miniature candle gifts that are perfect for so many different occasions. Here’s a super simple project that lets you share your favorite candle scents and give a personal…
Do you love supporting independent artists but are not quite sure where to start? When artists don’t have a label, production company, or retailer supporting your art, it can be more challenging to promote their work. Today, I’m featuring several indie artists plus some easy ways to support each of these artists. This post includes…
As Moms, we are often the glue that holds the family schedules together. We know family appointments, what’s in the freezer for supper and keep up with laundry on a daily basis. We are pretty amazing! But maybe we need to hear a reminder to take care of ourselves. Here are some easy tips that…
Do you have a backyard full of beautiful flowers and a desire to do something thoughtful for your neighbors? Have you thought about cutting fresh bouquets to take next door? Recently, we visited a family number who has an amazing backyard full of every color of flowers. We took some time to cut several bouquets…
Sometimes we find things on our road trips that are cool but ordinary. Then there are other times when we discover something quite out of the regular road trip adventure. Stumphouse Tunnel & Issaqueena Falls is one of those really cool places off the beaten path that deserve a stop. The Stumphouse Tunnel was dug…
Have you ever grown onions in your garden? Earlier this year, I planted onion sets and I started dreaming about breakfast bowls and fajitas with homegrown onions. Over the past few weeks, we have been enjoying fresh onions with our meals but I am also excited to bag up the onions and get them ready…
Have you heard about the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in cities all around the country? This real-life exhibit of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings takes you into the world of more than 300 of his most well-loved works of art. Recently we took a quick trip to Cincinnati to experience this art exhibit and now I’ve…