Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
Breakfast pastries are one of my love languages…..to myself and my girls. To me there is nothing more inviting on a weekend morning than the smell of freshly brewed coffee and something sweet in the oven. While the cozy factor has its place in my heart, my kids are much more interested in if they […] Read more…
Fall is my favorite season, and I definitely find myself getting sucked into the “hurry up” vortex of pumpkin-spice loving, boots lacing, sweatshirt wearing, (then sweating by noon), mindset as the masses desperately await its arrival. Yes, I have already enjoyed perusing the aisles of HomeGoods for the newest fall decor pieces, but I am […] Read more…
Mother’s Day is less than a week away. If you’re anything like me, you are probably not 100% ready. Luckily, Amazon is a procrastinator’s best friend. Every gorgeous item below can arrive in plenty of time to celebrate the special ladies in your life this Sunday. Here are my picks for this year’s Mother’s Day […] Read more…
My dining room table is one of the main vignettes of my home that changes with the season. It’s fun to make some simple swaps every few months to freshen the space while keeping in time with the holiday or time of year. Here are some ideas to welcome in Spring with your dining tablescape: […] Read more…
Every year the Environmental Working Group releases a list that they call the “dirty dozen”. This is a list of the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. I love referencing this because to buy everything organic is not an affordable option for many of us. The dirty dozen list serves as a […] Read more…
Just as with the Fall Hearth Inspiration, when it’s time to make your house spookfully gorgeous, you want the hearth to be the focal point of the room. Put your best design foot forward this Halloween season with these fireplace decorating tips. Texture, light, and varying heights are your three biggest checkmarks when creating your […] Read more…
The fireplace hearth and mantle are typically the focal point of any room they inhabit. This makes it the ideal backdrop for your favorite seasonal decor pieces. My design aesthetic is typically more on the minimal side. So, think fewer actual things but placed in a way that make a big impact. Whether purchasing new […] Read more…
Decorating for the holidays has been a favorite and anticipated activity since I was very young. Finally convincing mom to drag all of the boxes from the nooks and crannies of the closet depths and then unpacking each familiar item was like seeing an old friend for the first time in months. Comforting and exciting. […] Read more…
Fall is my favorite season and I’m super excited to see signs of it popping up all over! It signals the beginning of the cozy months where I love nothing more than the smell of turning my heat on for the first time in months, lighting the firepit, wrapping up in a sweater, and baking […] Read more…
Back when Tim and I were rolling along on the debt snowball (paying off debt if you don’t know Dave’s lingo), I was a great grocery bargain shopper. I would shop all of the sales, clip coupons, and travel to about 4 different stores each week to get the best deals. Then a few things […] Read more…