When you think about setting up a homestead, you probably think you need acres of land, tons of extra time, a big truck, and maybe a few kids willing to help maintain it. It sounds out of reach. But the truth is that idyllic homestead life can be a lot closer than you think. Setting…
* This post contain affiliate links. I am not a person who hops on trends, but the mini homesteading trend is one I can absolutely get behind. When you think of homesteading, long days outdoors come to mind: tending the garden, pruning the orchard, chopping wood, and shoveling the chicken coop. But if you’re like…
Every year I go through the same routine before thanksgiving: panic-googling my favorite the Thanksgiving dinner recipes that I usually make every year, but never actually write down or print out. BUT this is the last year I will be doing that. Below are my all time favorite Thanksgiving dinner recipes, so that I can…
Shopping for the holidays is both stressful and fulfilling at the same time. Stressful because I always want to find just the right gift and sometimes it just isn’t obvious what that is, but it is so fulfilling when I find the perfect gift for each person. I want to make your gift shopping a…
Did you know that you can get amazing handmade sweaters on Etsy and Amazon? I’ve found amazing one of a kind sweaters on Etsy and on Amazon that I would buy again and again. As a bonus, both shops have high quality wool sweaters for a fraction of what you would pay at TJ Max…
As we were getting ready for our Honeymoon to Kauai and Maui, the travel bug is really kicking in. It had been a while since we really got lost and explored a new corner of the world and it’s beyond time to get back out there. We knew it was going to be difficult to…
For me and my husband, packing for Costa Rica was fairly straightforward (whereas Packing for our baby and toddler is a different story)! We were determined to travel carry-on only on our 10-day trip to Costa Rica with our two very young kids. Before having kids, Donald and I always traveled carry-on only, so we…
Knowing what to pack for Costa Rica with a toddler and a baby (and knowing what to leave at home) can make your adventure be smooth and extremely fun!
Ok, so I normally I write about recipes or travel, but this is another insider tip that I HAD to share with the world: Here’s where I found the BEST wedding dresses under $150. Every bride should know that you don’t need to dip deep into your savings (or your parents’ retirement funds!) for a…
While a traditional giant diamond engagement ring is still a classic symbol of love these days, lots of people – including me – are opting for a ring that is a little more practical and personal. Enter, the alternative wedding ring (or engagement ring). This ring is a symbol of your eternal love for your partner…