Being a busy mom who also runs a small business means that I get virtually no time for myself. Usually the only time I am alone and responsibility free is when I lay down to sleep after staying up way too late, and even then my wheels are still turning. Since nobody can thrive under…
Garden Update
Lately I’ve been meaning to make more of an effort to write personal posts in between all my projects, recipes, and other stuff. I started this blog for daily reflection, and over the years I have moved incredibly far away from that. I love what I write, but I want to start writing more personal…
My Summer-Ready Yard + Easy Planter Box DIY
This is a post sponsored by Roundup®, however all opinions are my own. Remember last week when I talked about getting my lawn ready for spring and summer? Well, I am back with part two! I am right in the middle of my annual outdoor overhaul, and since there is so much going on I…
Rustic Garden Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #NewWayToSparkle #CollectiveBias Spring and summer have always been my favorite times of the year to entertain. Between the sun, the perfect temperatures, and nature bursting with fresh blooms, it is easy to get excited about spending time with…
Backyard Refresh
This is a post sponsored by Roundup®, however all opinions are my own. My backyard is my oasis. It has always been that way, and I work super hard at making it an area that my family can spend time in comfortably. I set up most of our parties on the lawn, and once temperatures…
Upcycled Herb Planters
Crafts and planting are two of my great loves. I have always been a maker at heart, and when the kids came along I reveled in banking all the ideas I could, to start bringing out once they got old enough to hold a pair of scissors. If you come to our house, you won’t see…
Simple DIY Space Saving Patio Garden
This blog post includes links sponsored by EcoScraps and Wal-Mart. One thing you should know about me is that I come from a long line of green thumbs. I grew up in gardens, whether it be at my grandparents farm, or my own back yard. My people are planters, and I am super proud of that. As an…
Simple Spring Garden Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackMixins #CollectiveBias In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m starting to get a just bit obsessed with party plans. With my kids and parents all having birthdays over the next few months, I don’t think this trend will be stopping…
DIY Chalkboard Raised Bed Fruit Garden for Kids
The month of April is when I normally start my Spring gardens. I started really getting into growing things before the kids were born, but over the past few years my love for it has grown so much that I add on a new area just about every year. Last year we were in a new…
Life These Days
I feel like I haven’t shared a peek into our life in a while, and since so much has been going on I thought now would be a great time to do that. We are right in the middle of Summer and I couldn’t be happier! Judah will be 4 next month (how in the…
How To Make A Vertical Flower Garden
Spring is in full bloom and I have a tutorial to help you spruce up your outdoor space with a cute vertical flower garden! This is fantastic if you want to add some floral accents without sacrificing space from bulky pots or flower boxes. I have an awesome new back porch and adding these flowers…
Simple Gardening
A few weeks ago I won a Simple Garden Junior from Win, Lose, or Blog and I’m going to share the cuteness with you! First of all, this company is awesome. There are lots of options to choose from and they all come with EVERYTHING you need to have and maintain your own indoor…