In my opinion, one of the best things about the Christmas season is the scents that accompany it. Be it gingerbread, sugar cookies, vanilla, cedar, freshly made popcorn, spice, or cinnamon...you can't really go wrong with any of them! Many items that make for wonderful Christmas fragrances also double as beautiful decorations. Pinecones are one... Continue Reading →
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. So much of what I like to decorate with... Continue Reading →
Find my favorite natural fall decor ideas that will bring warmth and coziness to your home without breaking the bank. It is all about adding textures, colors, and natural (and sometimes edible) things to your spaces for autumn. I’m not really on the fall decorating train. I enjoy growing pumpkins in our garden and placing... Continue Reading →
I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances and the wicks tend to be full of harsh chemicals. All of that is burned and then spread throughout the air in our homes. Yeah...that'll be a no "thank you" for me! Beeswax... Continue Reading →
We currently have two little boys in cloth diapers. Our Cloth Diapering Routine began about two years ago, so we've established a pretty good system for using them on a daily basis. I've written a few posts on cloth diapers: A Cloth Diapering Q and A and Cloth Diapering | The Pros and Cons, but... Continue Reading →
I'd like to change out the curtains in our kitchen window for each season. I see light and airy fabrics for spring, deep blues and forest greens for summer, brown plaids for autumn, and red and green for winter. These DIY No-Sew Cafe Curtains make the room feel a bit more finished and homey, which... Continue Reading →
I'd like to share a few Simple Tips for Keeping a Tidy Kitchen each day. I have not perfected the keeping of this space, but I hope to give you a few ideas that may enable you in your homemaking routine. It has taken some time to get into a rhythm of keeping our farmhouse... Continue Reading →
At first glance, the entire concept of cloth diapering seems monumental and completely overwhelming. I went to the internet with a long list of questions: How do I clean them? How expensive are they? Will they save me money? How do I travel with them? And so on. I needed A Cloth Diapering Q and... Continue Reading →
Reading has always been a favorite past time of mine. I often read a book during breakfast and lunch when I was a child. I must say that I’m still prone to grab a book while I eat if my babies allow for it! Though my free time for reading has drastically dwindled with two... Continue Reading →
The bleak winter season makes me crave all things cozy and inviting, including fragrances. While I enjoy filling my home with festive scents, I don't love the toxic ingredients found within air fresheners and candles. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances are... Continue Reading →