Create a haven this Christmas as a gift for yourself … and your loved ones. Right now, you might be hearing “We need a little Christmas” on the radio ten times a day. But what you really need is a haven to escape from Christmas stress. The daily messages of What are you planning? Who…
Looking for a festive and frugal Christmas decorating strategy? Here’s a super simple secret that will look great in your home! Have you ever stopped to notice exactly how beautiful everything looks at Christmas time? Lights transform ordinary nighttime sights into something magical. Bright colors bring unexpected cheer to rooms. Festive decorations brighten spaces. If…
This year, avoid a hectic holiday season and intentionally choose to create a Christ-centered Christmas. The Advent season is finally here! But have you felt the pull away from a focus on Christ? I’ve noticed it, from the wrapping paper in stores in October, to the week of Black Friday sales (Buy more! Buy more!…
Planning to host holiday gatherings this year? The process doesn’t have to be tricky. Here are 6 easy ways to simplify hosting. Whether or not you’re a planner, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! Thanksgiving is two weeks away. Christmas is six months away. The new year will be here in…
Looking for the perfect sugar cookie recipe? Look no further than these best-ever soft and chewy sugar cookies! Wish you had a sugar cookie recipe that was SO delicious people craved them? I have just what you’re looking for! Every December, I pull out my recipe for sugar cookies – the same recipe my mom…
If you know you need to take the stress out of your holidays, you’ll love this simple timeline! Just follow it … and enjoy an easier holiday season! Starting to stress at the thought of the upcoming holidays? This time of year I always feel the temptation to stress. But because I want to avoid…
Ready to welcome fall to your home? Grove Collaborative can help you get started with a free gift set! For so many people, fall is a favorite season – maybe because of the fall leaf color and cooler temperatures. Or maybe it’s because of apples, pumpkins and hayrides. Whatever the reason, one thing’s for sure,…
Summer comes just once a year … make the most of summer in your home with these five easy, breezy tips! Summertime’s here! If you love warmth, sunshine, and longer, laid-back days, this is your time of year. And even if summer’s not your favorite season, there still is so much to appreciate about it. You…
Spring is coming! Here are 4 ways to welcome spring to your home. Born and raised in Ohio, I’ve spent all of my life experiencing all four seasons throughout the year. Some weeks, it almost seems like we experience all four seasons in the span of seven days, thanks to the changes in the weather….
Want to add some good books to your reading list this year? Here are 12 books to read in 2018! Every January I resolve to read more books in the new year. Inspired by some bloggers and friends who vow to read at least 50 books a year (and actually do it!) I know I…
Own this new year. Instead of just surviving, this can be your year to thrive! Here’s how to do it. One word. For the past several years, I’ve started each new year with one word as my focus. It’s been a fantastic way to set the tone for my year and give me direction. Easier…
Wondering what to buy other home loving friends? You’ll love these 20 amazing gift ideas for haven creators! As you’re creating a haven this year, it’s a great opportunity to help others create havens, too. You can do this by sharing recipes, decorating ideas … or giving gifts that appeal to the senses and are…
Thinking of a Disney vacation? Here’s how you can plan to visit the Magic Kingdom in one day (or two). For my family’s trip to Walt Disney World this summer, our main goal was to spend two days there – and to ride every ride at the Magic Kingdom. To accomplish this, we bought a two-day pass…
On a budget but want a Disney vacation? Try these 8 tips for dining at Disney on a budget! Ever dream of dining your way through Disney? If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World before, you may wonder what the quality of food is like. I’ll spoil the surprise for you – it’s delicious. But…
Need to stick to a budget but still want a fun Disney vacation? There are ways to experience Disney on the cheap. In fact, you can plan a Disney vacation for less than $2,500! A Disney vacation may seem like it would be an astronomically-priced treat – but it doesn’t need to be. In fact,…
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World? Forget about anything that seems cookie-cutter … it’s easy to create your own one-of-a-kind Disney vacation! Over the past five years, I’ve paid a lot of attention when my friends go on Disney vacations. I’ve looked at their photos on Facebook, asked questions – and always thought Disney…
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Here are 7 ways Walt Disney World was better than I ever expected… When I was 6 years old, I remember looking out my bedroom window one night, spying a twinkling star in the sky, and repeating a familiar rhyme to myself: Star light, star bright, first star…
When I started the KonMari process, I never thought I would discover a new appreciation for ThredUP … Ever wonder if the things you owned – especially clothes – could actually bring joy? The KonMari approach to belongings is all the rage in minimalistic homemaking circles. Author Marie Kondo asserts you can simplify and add…
Wish you could add some new clothing to your wardrobe … for free? You’ll love using ThredUP to add to your wardrobe! I’m a big fan of thrift stores. But depending on the store, the selection isn’t always ideal. When I don’t have time to go from thrift store to thrift store to search for…