It’s hard to believe that we are well into December and already in the middle of the holiday season. Sometimes it seems like the calendar is on fast forward and every month flies by faster than the last. We all have the same amount of time each day but some people seem to get more…
I think we can all agree that this has been an unusual year for most of us. However, 2020 has had it’s silver linings. Many small business owners have been able to grow their businesses and create amazing things. This year as you are making your holiday gift list, consider these ways to support small…
This year the Christmas season may look a little different for some folks. But there are still family traditions that can be reworked and tweaked so that we can all make memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Why not plan a movie night at home with a new holiday movie like Buttons: A…
Last week I was cleaning out the basement and found some old broken mini-blinds that needed to be tossed. But I hate to throw something away if it can be upcylced into something useful and fun. I experimented with several ideas and ended up creating these super easy plant markers using scrap mini blinds. Dress…
Last month my family gave me a walk in greenhouse so I could experiment with winter gardening. I started out growing an assortment of vegetables and have added several new things to the shelves over the past four weeks. Many of you have been asking how things are growing, so here is my one month…
There are certain words, phrases and scripture verses that get in my head and need to be displayed in my home. That’s what happened with this project. I have had Philippians 1:6 on replay in my head since mid August and I really wanted to have it on a wall hanging. This week I decided…
I think we can all agree that 2020 is a year that will go down in history as a truly memorable time. For all the craziness that we have experienced, it’s only fitting that we all decorate our homes and Christmas trees with some unique ornaments. The one thing many people will remember is the…
Our family has been hiking out to see waterfalls, scenic overlooks and historic landmarks for years. This is the best season of the year to get out there and explore new trails. If you are new to family hiking, there are a few essential pieces of gear that will make your hiking adventure a more…
It’s that time of year again when you wonder what in the world you are going to get your tween daughter for Christmas. When she’s little, it’s easy. Get her something pink and sparkly and she’ll love it. If she were a teen, she’d be happy with money. But tween girls can be a difficult…