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Over the years, I've come across some really great inspirational ideas to make your home more comfy for the whole family. Check it out!
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Interior Design at Blue Magnolia Farm
As many of you know, my family decided to build our new home from the ground up, making every little detail unique to us. A few months ago, we were finally able to move into Blue Magnolia farm, where I was thrilled with being able to take charge of the interior design of our home. I will admit that it was overwhelming, so I decided to reach out to multiple companies to help me do the job. One of the businesses, Havenly, told me that they would have designers assess the space and present curated items that fit the vibe of the farm. They did a wonderful job on my…
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Organizational Tips For The Garage
There are so many fantastic ideas to use for improving and organizing our home living environment, but what do you do when it comes to the unsightly mess that becomes of the garage? Towering and toppling cardboard boxes, overstuffed tool boxes, or multiple lawn and garden tools strewn all over the place don’t exactly instill a sense of neatness do they? Never fear, help is here! Below you’ll find an easy to follow list of tips and hacks for getting your garage area in tip top shape. Labeled Bins: Getting organized begins with having a proper place to store all your needed items. Cardboard boxes can be known to attract roaches…
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10 Things Organized Moms Do Every Day
We all can think of that one mom who has her whole life together! Her home is completely organized, and she can find everything she needs without a second thought. She may not quite be Wonder Woman, but she’s close. Here are 10 things organized moms do every day so you can learn to be one, too. They get dressed for the day ahead When organized moms get up in the morning, they prepare for the day by getting dressed. This sets the tone for their day and keeps them ready for anything. They don’t wait until dinner time to start dinner Organized moms start their dinner in the morning.…
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‘Kind Is The New Classy’ – Book Review
In Candace Cameron Bure’s book “Kind is the New Classy,” she explains all about how you make a huge impact on the world by simply choosing kindness. In this book, Candace discusses hard decisions in her life, such as putting her acting career on hold to raise her kids and how she returned to acting afterward. Candace believes that what makes women truly remarkable is kindness, love, patience, faithfulness and self-control. Here are four life lessons that you can take away from her newest book. Keep your cool under pressure One of Candace’s biggest lessons in this book is learning to keep cool under pressure. As a mom, it’s easy…
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Orange Salmon with Apricot Horseradish Salsa
Ingredients 1 orange, cut into half circles4 4-oz center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillets1 tsp safflower oil1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper1/4 tsp sea salt Salsa 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced1/3 cup diced unsweetened dried apricots1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish1/2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice1 tsp orange zest1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation To a 4-qt slow cooker, arrange orange slices on the bottom. Arrange salmon fillets, skinned side down over top oranges. Drizzle oil evenly over fillets. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until opaque in center,…
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“Whiskey in a Teacup” — Book Review
You may know Reese Witherspoon from her movies as an actress and even a producer. What you might not know is that she also wrote a book! Whiskey in a Teacup is Reese Witherspoon’s southern living guide that includes everything you need to know about southern cooking, entertaining, and even how to decorate your home. Here are four takeaways from this book that you must apply to your life! Be prepared for unannounced guests In the South, it’s not uncommon for someone to just drop by unannounced. Reese has a killer sweet tea recipe up her sleeve that she always has on hand for when guests drop by. She even…
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25 Awesome Fourth of July Crafts for Kids
If you are searching for a creative way to teach your kids about Independence Day, then a fun Fourth of July craft is the way to go! These crafts are so easy to make that you can use them for kids of all ages!
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20 Patriotic Dessert Recipes to Help You Celebrate America
Are you excited for July 4th? We have so many wonderful reasons to celebrate our country, and the Fourth of July is one of the best times to do it! One of my favorite ways to celebrate a holiday is by whipping up something delicious for us and the kids to enjoy! Whether you are having a party or just looking for a simple treat to make to celebrate this patriotic holiday, you’ll find something on this list for you!
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Why I Bought Home Decor Products From Amazon
If you have seen my post on The Dirty Dozen List, then you may be wondering why not days before the post was published I was having Amazon boxes delivered to my front door. I was one of the many people who helped push the campaign to have Amazon get rid of their child pornography products. In this post, I wanted to share with you all why I bought home decor products off of Amazon, despite them being on The Dirty Dozen List.
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Ethical Brands You Can Feel Good About Supporting
When you think about ethical brands, you may be feeling a little bit overwhelmed. How do you know if a brand is ethical? So many brands are making big promises, but what about the follow through? Sustainable and ethical brands don’t have to cost a ton of money, and many of these brands are working hard to make a big difference!
