After finishing Part One of our yard transformation, we couldn’t wait to start on Part Two- expanding our patio area with pavers. The existing patio that was put in was SO TINY. Basically, our grill fit and nothing else. Not very conducive to spending time outdoors in the hot Colorado summers with kiddos and a […]
DIY, Gardening, HomesteadingHow to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year
The New Year always holds the promise of new goals, routines, habits, dreams. In 2013, only 8% of Americans successfully achieved their New Year’s resolutions. EIGHT PERCENT. Ouch. I think we can all figure out a couple of reasons as to why so many of us don’t keep our New Year’s resolutions… We set unrealistic […]
DIY, General Lifestyle, Health & Beauty, Marriage, ParentingHome Maintenance Tips for the Winter
As the weather continues to remain cold and wintery in many parts of the country, it’s a great time to make sure your home maintenance is a top priority. Lots of things can happen during the winter months and it’s a less than ideal time to have to make repairs! Since most of us […]
DIY, HomesteadingYard Transformation- Part 1
The past few months have been so busy! It’s amazing how quickly time goes by and how behind I can get on things. I had so much planned for my blog, and then, poof! Months have gone by! Add in a new baby and it gets crazy. After deciding to purchase a brand new home […]
DIY, Gardening, HomesteadingEasy DIY Holiday Gift: Soy Candles + Giveaway
Some people are just tough to shop for. Others, you don’t even think about getting a gift until you’re almost out of time. And sometimes, you just need some cute, simple gifts on hand for those unplanned situations! I love practical gifts that people will actually USE. If you’re going to spend your hard […]
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