What is your biggest struggle with seasonal decorating? I asked this question on Instagram and one of the most popular answers was this - simplifying it! It seems that many of us (myself included) have lots of little bits of decor: pumpkins, signs, garlands, candles and more pumpkins, and it can be overwhelming to think… Continue reading How To Simplify Seasonal Decorating || Fall Kitchen Decor {2019}
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Tips For Getting The Best Out of Repair Companies and Home Contractors
I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using the affiliate links in this post ❤ This summer we had to repair some water damage on the back of our house, which resulted in us getting a brand new deck and new kitchen floors along with the other repairs that were completed. It… Continue reading Tips For Getting The Best Out of Repair Companies and Home Contractors
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
5 Things I Did This Week To Simplify My Life
#1 I chose all of my outfits for the week on Sunday, and hung them together in the center of my closet. Necklaces and camisoles were included on the hangers. It was so nice to have the decision of what to wear already done each day! #2 Meal Prep: I always do some kind of… Continue reading 5 Things I Did This Week To Simplify My Life
July 4th Recap
This year was easily my favorite July 4th to date! We drove up to my parents' house in Tennessee early that morning and got there just in time to catch their small-town parade. It was mostly tractors and churches, but that's the South! 🙂 We all had so much fun watching my nephews take it… Continue reading July 4th Recap
3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
this post contains affiliate links Working five days a week doesn't keep me from having a tidy home, but I do have to get creative with my time and energy. Here are three tips that make my life as a homemaker a lot easier - hopefully they'll do the same for you! #1 Trash Bag… Continue reading 3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
Over the years I've set a daily household cleaning schedule in place, and that continues to work really well for me. The mantras of "do it daily" and "do it first" keep me from giving in to my natural tendency of laziness! I have a new mantra that I say to myself when I'm tempted… Continue reading My Household Mantra – Do It Anyway
How To Have A Clean Kitchen At Night
I love participating in the #cleankitchenatnight community on Instagram, but there's more to it than just pretty pictures of pristine kitchens. Having a clean kitchen at night is one of those daily routines that set you up for a much more successful morning! Here's how to do it. #1 Put away everything you bring in… Continue reading How To Have A Clean Kitchen At Night
The Benefits of Hiring A Pet Sitter
This post was sponsored by Cuddly Critters Pet Sitting and includes affiliate links - all opinions are my own I know what you're thinking - I thought it, too! "I'm not a crazy cat/dog person! I don't need to pay someone to watch my pets!" The thought of hiring a pet sitter had never crossed… Continue reading The Benefits of Hiring A Pet Sitter
Fall Outdoor Decor – Simple Touches
I really wish I was the essential Southern woman who loved working in the yard, planting flowers and caring for a garden. In the words of Ouiser from Steel Magnolias, Southern women are "supposed to wear funny looking hats and ugly clothes and grow vegetables in the dirt." With all due respect to Ouiser and Southern women… Continue reading Fall Outdoor Decor – Simple Touches
Come Home For Comfort 