Sugar Scrub Recipe with Apple (Semi-DIY)
I’ve been making this sugar scrub recipe since I was in junior high school, back when we made things at home out of necessity and … Read more
Going Nowhere…To Make Friends
Life is what we make of it. That’s what they say, anyway. And it’s true. No one can make your life different. They can just … Read more
DIY Spoon Rest
I made something crafty. A DIY spoon rest. You’re welcome, world. Let me back up a little bit. If you happen to visit our home … Read more
What Parents Want (But Won’t Ask For)
This post was sponsored by Sam’s Club®, however, the text and opinions are all my own. This may come as a surprise, but we have … Read more
Iconic Iowa Road Trip: Contrasting Old and New
My dad has been an encouraging voice for me throughout the years, urging me through all of my weird and daring ideas. Even when we’ve butted heads, … Read more
10 Delightful Ways to Get Dirty this Fall
Summer is quickly slipping away. The season of blustery leaves and mucky mud is upon us. Here in drought-stricken Southern California, the experts say we’re in for … Read more
A Nautical Kids Room
Remember when I found inspiration for a nautical kids room in the most unlikely place? Of course you don’t remember. That was two-and-a-half years ago…which … Read more
A Monster Truck Party with Blaze
I MAY have mentioned a time or two that my kids like trucks. They’re obsessed with everything having to do with these big machines, from the … Read more
Sheep to Wake You
My estranged aunt posted one of those memes on Facebook recently. It stated that the human body recovers from the negative effects of restless sleep caused … Read more
The Smart Parent’s Guide to Road Trip Preparedness
You learn a few things along the way after you become a parent. Before children enter the picture, the world is much simpler and far … Read more