Although summer is my least favorite season, July is always full of things to celebrate. This month has been no exception! The Highlights July 4th has become one of our favorite holidays to celebrate as a family. It's the perfect day to hang out at my parents' house, eat all the good food, and enjoy… Continue reading Month in Review {July 2022}
Month: July 2022
Menu Monday + New Summer Recipes {7.25.22}
This week I have two new recipes that are perfect for all the delicious summer produce we're enjoying right now. My sister sent me a recipe for a BBQ chicken pizza with peaches, and I'll admit being a little skeptical about the idea. Trust me, it is delicious! The recipe linked in the menu below… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Summer Recipes {7.25.22}
Good Deals at Dollar Tree: Haul and Review
Dollar Tree continues to be one of my favorite places to shop. I consistently find good deals on food and household supplies, which makes a big difference with rising prices everywhere. Here is a haul from one shopping trip that I did in July. This all came from one Dollar Tree, and it was a… Continue reading Good Deals at Dollar Tree: Haul and Review
How To Make Your Home A Peaceful Place
Peace is something that's woefully lacking in our culture. Everywhere we look there is strife, unhappiness and fear. It's more important that ever to create a home that is filled with peace. In order to have a peaceful home, we have to take responsibility. Your home is...your home. As the woman, you are the one… Continue reading How To Make Your Home A Peaceful Place
Small Bathroom Remodel: We Are Done!
Our main bathroom renovation is finished! Ready for all the details? We bought our home 10 years ago from a company that flipped it. They did a pretty good job, but the bathrooms were the places they took their short cuts. Five years ago we did phase one of the bathroom renovations with new flooring… Continue reading Small Bathroom Remodel: We Are Done!
Menu Monday + How I’m Saving Money on Meat {7.11.22}
I love the convenience of grocery pickup, but at least once a month I pop into Ingles (grocery chain) at 8:00 AM and shop their marked down meat - those "meat manager specials" for things that are nearing their best by date. Recently I've purchased pork chops and a whole chicken for $.99/pound! I can… Continue reading Menu Monday + How I’m Saving Money on Meat {7.11.22}
Adoption Update {July 2022}
If you’re new to our adoption journey, start here. The basics are that we’re adopting through our state’s Department of Social Services (DSS), which means we will adopt a child who is currently in the foster care system. We have applied to adopt a child or group of siblings between 7-16 years old. In my last… Continue reading Adoption Update {July 2022}
Month in Review {June 2022}
Summer is definitely here! Let's jump into the highlights from June. THE HIGHLIGHTS We kicked off the month with our trip to Lake Keowee, which you can read about here. There were lots of hot days this month where I wished I could jump back into this pool! (Doesn't Paul look great with my hat… Continue reading Month in Review {June 2022}
Come Home For Comfort 