Recently, someone asked me if I had any advice for them if they wanted to start a blog. Funny thing is, I’m always looking for advice myself, I’m no expert! While I originally started my blog in 2010, a lot has changed. Taking some time off that lead to a few years without blogging basically means I…
A few years ago, O-Man started asking for an Elf on the Shelf. I was only just hearing of this tradition but it seemed my girls knew of it. Checking elves out in the stores, I liked the concept and was willing to start the tradition. But, I wasn’t too keen on the actual elf…
There are still 20 days until Christmas, but I feel like I’m failing already! I always dream of enjoying the holiday season in a perfectly decorated home, snacking on homemade treats by a cozy fire, strolling through the stores enjoying shopping for the perfect gifts for my family and friends. Then I Wake Up This…
Strange as it may seem, a mudroom was on my must have list for the new house. Nothing drives me crazier than shoes and bags blocking the front door. Toss a few jackets in top of the pile and I’m ready to scream! When I see organized mudrooms, I’m so inspired… inspired to actually organize my whole…
If you’re as excited as I am to hit the mall and start shopping for all those holiday gifts…. Yep, that was sarcasm, wouldn’t it be great if there was a font just for that? Unfortunately, there isn’t one universally indicating my favorite language yet. Truth Once upon a time I shopped the mall fairly…
Christmas stockings get me every time. No matter the store, I can’t pass the Christmas decorations and not look at the stockings. Some people hang their stockings the night before Christmas, others when the tree goes up . Passed down from generation to generation or themed. My favorites are always handmade ones. Knit or sewn;…
