Friday Favorites

Labor Day Weekend at Myrtle Beach!

Fourth time's the charm, right? This year we've planned and scrapped three different vacations (not all due to Coronavirus - sometimes travel plans just don't work out!). I held my breath and didn't let myself get too excited about the prospect of a beach vacation until we were on the road headed toward Myrtle Beach!… Continue reading Labor Day Weekend at Myrtle Beach!

Decor · Frugal Living

Dollar Tree Tray DIY: Simple Project Under $5

I'll say it again - I am not very good at DIY or craft projects. If I find a project I can handle, you can handle it too! 🙂 I love decorating with trays and couldn't resist this cute little one I found in the Crafter's Square section at Dollar Tree. I sanded it down… Continue reading Dollar Tree Tray DIY: Simple Project Under $5

Friday Favorites · Frugal Living

Beauty Favorites $10 and Under!

This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.  ❤ I'm not an exclusive shopper - I'll go wherever I can get the best deal. When I'm shopping online, I factor in free shipping, cash back and coupon codes. Last week I realized I was… Continue reading Beauty Favorites $10 and Under!

Home

Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!

7 years ago today I began this blog to give myself a place to cultivate and share my love of homemaking. Last month I gave you all the opportunity to do the same, through my #HappyHomemaker2020 Challenge on Instagram. It was a simple challenge where each day we shared a photo of something we loved… Continue reading Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!

Enjoying The Journey · Friday Favorites

August 2020 In Review

This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.  ❤ It's time to wrap up the highlights from August, starting with a Sunday afternoon drive in the Foothills of South Carolina. We walked through downtown Landrum and grabbed a picture on a bench in front… Continue reading August 2020 In Review

Recipes

5 Supper Recipes I Can’t Wait To Try!

Last week one of my co-workers, as she often does, brought me a couple magazines that she had just finished reading. One of them was the Taste of Home August/September issue. I haven't picked up a copy of Taste of Home in a very long time! I immediately found myself turning down page corners and… Continue reading 5 Supper Recipes I Can’t Wait To Try!

Faith

This Has Not Been Cancelled

Did you know that the absolute Truth of God's Word hasn't been cancelled by Covid? It absolutely applies to the things we face today - uncertainty, cancellations, rules and restrictions, sickness, fear and unrest. This week I've been thinking about three pillars from the book Experiencing God (a study that deeply impacted me as a… Continue reading This Has Not Been Cancelled

Decor · Organization

Real Life Laundry Room Makeover: Before and After

This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.  ❤ I started this post with a pretty picture because you are NOT going to believe how wretched my laundry room had become. When I look back on these photos, I am horrified to realize that… Continue reading Real Life Laundry Room Makeover: Before and After