I’m always sad to say goodbye to the bulk of our perennials as they start settling in for their fall and winter slumbers. However, one new addition to our backyard surprised me the first year in when it seemed to die off mid-July only to come back for round two with an even healthier display in ...
Foraging Wild Violets + A Few Ways to Use Them
My newsfeeds have been filled with photos of all the foraged goodies my friends and family have been finding while spending time outside lately. I love learning how everyone prepares wild asparagus, morels, dandelions, and more—but one of Nature's beauties I haven't seen a whole lot of chatter ...
Happy Halloweenie!
How is Halloween here already?! This month moved at such lightning-speed, we almost forgot all about our annual family costume. Which was truly scary! ...
Cookie Exchange + Craft Night
Christmas is right around the corner and to kick things off, my (practically) mother and sisters-in-law and nieces got together last night for a cookie exchange and craft night. ...
Weekend Project: Stand Mixer Makeover
I'll never forget the excitement I felt when I got my KitchenAid stand mixer. My mom had it delivered to me as an early birthday gift five years ago. I'd dreamed of owning my own stand mixer for years, knowing it would up my baking game, and have used it on a regular basis ever since. ...
Homemade Essential Oil Lip Balms, 3 Ways
There’s nothing quite like that feeling of quenching super dry lips, am I right? Especially that moment when, after they’ve been bothering you for hours and you were without lip balm on hand to soothe them, you finally get to swipe on the relief! Ahhh. ...