Summertime Ice Cream Treats
Great summers are filled with picnics, lazy days by the pool, and lots of ice cream. My three reasons why ice cream should be tops on everyone’s list as America’s go-to summertime favorite: 1. It’s hassle-free, effortlessly easy to prepare. 2. Flavors are literally limitless! 3. Nearby farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh ingredients. I make a basic homemade …
Farmhouse Style: How to Get the Look
Farmhouse style is popular in home decor right now. Its simplicity and mix of textures and materials is appealing, even if you don’t live on a farm. Want to incorporate farmhouse style in your home? Here’s how to get the look: For a farmhouse look, combine neutral colors with wood and metal. In farmhouse style …
Homemade Soda
It’s no secret that a daily soda habit can lead to a mile-long list of unhealthy side effects, like weight gain, tooth decay and depression (to name a few). Even low or calorie free soda is cautioned against, with research indicating soda cans to contain BPA, a nasty chemical harmful to human and linked to …
Healthy Toddler Treats
This past weekend, we were blessed with a visit from my boyfriend’s little nephew. At just a 1-1/2 years old, he hadn’t been back to our house since he started walking, babbling sweet toddler speak and exploring… everything! And with all that excitement, he undoubtedly built up quite the healthy appetite, and I felt that …
Inspired Summer Picnic Ideas
Summer is in full swing now that Memorial Day is behind us and I love to plan a picnic before the weather gets too hot to enjoy. Summer picnics are all about tasty foods, simple serving and presentation, and easy transportation and clean up. I rounded up some inspiration to keep your next picnic simple …
Not Your Mother’s Laundry Guide: Modern Tips for Moms on the Go
I believe that I speak for most when I say modern Moms are all about efficiency—time savers are huge because typically, we are professional multitaskers with a mile long to-do list. Let’s face it, if there was a job at the circus that could show off all of our juggling skills, we’d draw in crowds …
Ideas for a Fun and Comfortable Family Room
Our family room is always a hub of activity. We watch TV and movies there, read there, and play games there. So it has to be comfortable. Here are some ideas for a fun and comfortable family room for your home. 1. Create a soft place to land. The family room should be cozy and …
Great ways to use farmers market finds
Just as the world around us has finally thawed out and regained its lively glow of green, so have the harvest hued tables at the local farmers market! From the first breath of spring to crisp autumn nights, farmers markets everywhere are a buzz, serving up fresh, locally grown produce, along with some scrumptious baked …
Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Home
With the weather getting warmer, and spring cleaning done (right?), it’s time to freshen up our home decor! Whether you want to just make things lighter and brighter, or give a room a new look, here are some easy ways to freshen up your home. Paint Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways …
Treat Yourself! {8 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas}
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and not only is it a great time to honor your special mother, it’s a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself, too. When I think about what treat yourself means, I think about those things it would be nice to have or to do, but that I would never …