This month we got to enjoy several fun things, beginning with an outdoor date night in our downtown. They close down the street and turn it into a mini festival on Friday nights, with live music and lots of good food! My parents were in town one weekend, and we got to do some Saturday… Continue reading May 2021 in Review
How To Choose Interior Paint Colors For Your Home
It's time to have the kitchen and living area repainted at our house! Our builder grade yellow-beige from 2012 is looking rough after all the years of wear and tear. Once I had some inspiration photos from Pinterest and Instagram featuring homes with similar decor styles and colors that I liked, I had to tackle… Continue reading How To Choose Interior Paint Colors For Your Home
Menu Monday + The Pepperoni Surplus {5.24.21}
A couple weeks ago I ended up with a huge package of deli pepperoni in my online grocery order. Since I hadn't ordered it and wasn't expecting to have 16 ounces of pepperoni on hand, I quickly rearranged my menu to use it up in the "7 days after opening" window. I incorporated it into… Continue reading Menu Monday + The Pepperoni Surplus {5.24.21}
5 on Friday: Favorite Headache Relief Methods
Tension headaches, migraines, sinus headaches, whatever form they take - they're the worst. Whether you deal with constant headaches or the ones that accompany seasonal allergies and colds, it's no fun. I've experienced headaches most of my life for various reasons, and while I'm a big fan of medication (both over the counter and prescription),… Continue reading 5 on Friday: Favorite Headache Relief Methods
Comfort Classics: An Affair To Remember {Movie Review}
I'm continuing my series on classic movies, where I review a classic film from my list of favorites. In re-watching this film as preparation for my post, I remembered why An Affair To Remember is one of my all time favorites. It is "A relentlessly heart-tugging tale of two soulmates whose love even great tragedy… Continue reading Comfort Classics: An Affair To Remember {Movie Review}
Real Life Pantry Organization
Even though I don't have a traditional pantry, I'm thankful to have this wide set of cabinets that function as one! The way I organize them hasn't really changed over the years. It takes daily maintenance and a periodic clean-out to keep them in good order. I grabbed a picture from my Instagram Stories archives… Continue reading Real Life Pantry Organization
New Finds at Dollar General!
When we were house shopping, one of my requirements was that we had to live near a Dollar General. These days it's not hard to do that - they are literally everywhere - but they are so handy! I love that you can run in and pick up anything from medicine to groceries to home… Continue reading New Finds at Dollar General!
How To Make God’s Word Your Counselor
I heard my Dad ask this question in his message last Sunday - "What passage of Scripture motivated the way you interacted with people today?" His question reminded me of one of the verses I'm praying for myself this year, Psalm 119:24. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. I'm asking God to… Continue reading How To Make God’s Word Your Counselor
Menu Monday {5.10.21}
We've had some beautiful, cool days in the 50's and 60's. Summer will be here soon so I loaded up the menu with oven recipes or things I don't like to make on hot days. It was a delicious week with all our cool weather favorites! On The Menu Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Fruit and… Continue reading Menu Monday {5.10.21}
Easy Spring and Summer Wreath!
I'm always on the hunt for easy and affordable wreaths! For years I've stuck with my basic combo of grapevine wreaths, Dollar Tree signs and wired ribbon. I decided to try something new this year and picked up a rattan basket from Hobby Lobby! I got this one during the 40% Spring Shop sale, so… Continue reading Easy Spring and Summer Wreath!
