Decor · Frugal Living

Dollar Tree Haul: Fall Decor, Craft Supplies and Food Gifting

In case you're new around here - I'm a big fan of shopping at Dollar Tree! Usually once a month I stop in to pick up my favorite everyday items, any cards or kid gifts I need...and of course to peruse the seasonal items! I think fall is my favorite season for Dollar Tree decor… Continue reading Dollar Tree Haul: Fall Decor, Craft Supplies and Food Gifting

Decor · Home

How I Fight The Enemies of Homemaking

I love being a homemaker! Creating a peaceful, cozy place for my family to live and for guests to enjoy is something that comes almost naturally for me. But as much as I love it, I still have to fight the enemies of homemaking.  What are the enemies of homemaking? The Daily Connoisseur recently discussed… Continue reading How I Fight The Enemies of Homemaking

hospitality · Recipes

Company Salad Bar: Easy Summer Menu

During the summer months I try to incorporate "salad for supper" once a week. Surprisingly enough, my husband is a huge fan of this meal! It's light yet filling and doesn't heat up the kitchen which makes me a big fan, too! I decided to serve the "salad for supper" menu when my parents joined… Continue reading Company Salad Bar: Easy Summer Menu

Faith · Marriage

Thoughts On Marriage, Divorce and Hope

I like to write homemaking posts where I acknowledge how dirty and and cluttered our homes can be - and then inspire you by showing how I've cleaned and organized my home. I want to do the same with this post. Marriage is hard and definitely not as easy as organizing a closet, but there… Continue reading Thoughts On Marriage, Divorce and Hope

Frugal Living

Aldi Products That Are Better Than Name Brands!

Shopping at Aldi is like dieting - I don't like it, but I do it because it's good for me. The prices at Aldi are so much better than grocery stores, and with the changes in couponing over the years it just makes sense to do the bulk of my shopping in the no-frills aisles… Continue reading Aldi Products That Are Better Than Name Brands!

Organization

Closet Organization | Before And After

this post contains affiliate links I love an organized space (probably more than most people), but that doesn't mean my house is perfect. There's almost always one area that needs attention due to the simple fact that organization requires maintenance, but also because I am not a minimalist and I have lazy, messy tendencies! Don't… Continue reading Closet Organization | Before And After

Recipes · Time Management

Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]

I know I just told you that we're doing two week menu plans, but this week is a little different.  Several months ago we discovered water damage on our back deck and the part of the kitchen floor that connects to it. Water damage seems to be a theme in this house. This week we… Continue reading Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]