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The Art of Procrastination: Avoiding Tasks Until They’re Easy
I have a bad habit. If something looks like it’s going to take a long time or be hard, I will avoid it like the plague. I’ll shuffle it around on my to-do list, glare at it, pretend it doesn’t exist, and then… do literally anything else. Scrub the sink? Sure. Watch “just one” YouTube…
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Summer Plans Meet Real Life
I had big plans for this summer. In my head, I was going to post so much more here on the blog. I had a whole list of recipe ideas, gardening tips, and family updates I wanted to share. I imagined myself typing away during peaceful afternoons while the kids played happily in the yard,…
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Easy One-Pan Sausage and Cabbage Skillet (20-Minute Dinner)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure Policy. I didn’t always love cabbage. Or smoked sausage. Or a lot of things for that matter. In fact, I was fairly picky as a child in general. I wanted to like these things, especially since they’re affordable, easy to find, and very practical for…
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A Simple Fridge Swap That Makes Healthy Eating Easy
If you’re looking for a simple way to eat healthier while cutting down on meal prep time, it’s time to rethink your fridge organization! One of my favorite kitchen swaps I’ve done lately is turning my traditional sandwich meat and cheese drawer into a fully stocked salad bar—and trust me, once you make this change, you’ll…
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The Joy of Spring Gardening: Welcoming a New Season of Growth
After months of gray skies, cold mornings, and a world around here tucked beneath a blanket of frost and snow, spring is finally on the horizon—and with it comes the thrill of the garden! There is something magical about stepping outside and breathing in the fresh, earthy scent of the warming ground. The sun lingers…
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Valentine’s Day for a Crowd: Outside the Box
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure Policy. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s easy to feel the pressure to buy gifts, cute stuffed animals, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, or matching pink pajamas. And while there’s nothing wrong with those, I realized a while back that what my girls remember most isn’t…
Wildflowers and Wooden Spoons
Nurturing a Simple Life: Homesteading, Homemaking, and Heartfelt Moments
