*A hot cocoa station is a wonderful way to welcome winter to your home* When I first introduced the hot cocoa station to our home, my kids were still fairly young and their eyes lit up at the sight of an entire tabletop full of everything they could need or want to make their hot cocoa dreams come true. ... continue reading...
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The Autumn Season of Motherhood
I absolutely love being a mom to a young adult and a teen. And I'm determined to not lament over the fact that my seasons of motherhood have gone by so quickly and my kids have grown up WAY too fast. But I still feel this ache in my heart. ... continue reading...
Simple Fall Decorating Ideas
I can't quite wrap my head around the fact that summer is coming to a close and fall is upon us. It's definitely my most favorite season of the year but it always feels so bittersweet to say "so long for now" to our warm days, fresh flowers from my garden and the slower pace of our family life. ... continue reading...
Decorating a Sofa Table
*Decorating a sofa table doesn't have to be complicated. Stacks of books are a simple way to fill in the space and if you find them at a secondhand store you won't have to bust your budget* "Mom, where did the horse go?" My daughter stopped in her tracks as she walked past the family room and I was reminded, once again, how my children are paying attention to WAY more than I give them credit for. ... continue reading...
Strawberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze
When you live in the PNW, you know that you will have to accept the reality of rain. But, just when I think that I've accepted that reality, we get an exceptionally wet spring and you start to wonder if you will ever see the sun shining for more than a few minutes at a time. So, I decided that if the sun wasn't going to hang out for very long outside my window then I was going to create a little bit of sunshine inside! I had some strawberries that I needed to use up so I made these yummy ... continue reading...
