As soon as fall arrives, I can’t help but get excited about all the delicious flavors that come with the season. While pumpkin spice is everywhere, I love to embrace the other warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These cozy flavors always put me in the mood to bake, and this year, I’ve been experimenting with a family favorite:…
The new school year is here! Every store has their back to school display fighting with fall decor and your tween is begging for the latest you Youtuber’s backpack. (seriously, $60 for a kids backpack? have they lost their mind?!?). Being a teacher is a double whammy on stress, because, in addition to getting the kids ready for a new…
One of the more popular trends these days is a weathered plank accent wall. They’re almost as popular as the shiplap wall. I’m not too big on following fads, but I have a very small and very ugly wall that is perfect for trying out something new in decor. It’s a wall at the end of the upstairs hallway between…
Do you want to achieve your goals and dreams? Sure you do! Remember those resolutions you set in January? Me neither! Seriously, though, over 70% of people fail to achieve their goals or resolutions. My biggest resolution this year was to work towards achieving my goals… and accomplish a few! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links.…
As August rolls in, the countdown to the first day of school begins, which means it’s time for back-to-school clothes shopping. This task has become more intricate now that my kids are tweens and fashion-conscious. They have clear “yes” and “no” lists for what they’ll wear and what they won’t, adding an extra layer of complexity. Where to Start – Make A…
I’ve written before how much I love living in a small town. It’s safer, it’s cheaper and we have so much more control over our lives. There is a downside, however. The biggest one is access to all those fascinating things big-city people take for granted. Like shopping, new movies and people who know to pronounce “tahini” correctly (and have it…
It’s nearly time to start purchasing all those back to school supplies. Summer goes by t00 fast! I teach high school (cue sympathy sighs). It’s a great job, but I’m sure you know that teachers spend a lot of money on supplies. I don’t have a lot of money, so I’m always looking for what lasts. While I’m always ready for…
If you live in an older home, you struggle: charming character, squeaky floors, and closets the size of a shoebox. When you’re trying to live more simple and stay organized, a tiny, cluttered closet just won’t cut it. That’s exactly why I tackled this small closet makeover! To transform a chaotic catch-all into a functional, frugal, and cute storage space.…
Harvest time is here! In fact, the peak time for some fruits has already past. Now is the time to get to preserving foods for the coming winter, even if you don’t have a garden. Those peaches you can buy right now for 65 cents a pound will be over $3/pound in December! A small can of peaches will be…
We started last February with tiny baby chicks and now we have full sized chickens laying eggs! It’s very exciting for the kids to go out every day and check for eggs in the nesting boxes. Since my last post about moving the chickens to the coop, there has been a lot of growing and many adventures! We were away…