I’m going to show you my favorite way to save, organize, and print your lovely photos in four simple steps using your phone. This method is one I’ve used once a month for several years and has saved me from lots of frustration. My photos are safe and organized on my phone and I even…
Easy Cherry Banana Frozen Treat
Last night we sat on the deck under the stars chatting about our day. He told me about his morning at the local hospital where he’s an assistant chaplain. I shared the projects I’d been working on at home. We laughed about our early afternoon slow-ride road trip in the ’65 Chevy and how I…
Green Painted Dining Table Inspiration
Last weekend we cleaned out the garage AGAIN and repainted the walls. First, lest you think that all of the rooms in my house are “done” and therefore I’m forced to start painting the garage, allow me to set the record straight. None of the rooms in my house are “done”. In the twenty years,…
3 Non-toxic Ways to Make Your Home Smell Lovely
I love for my home to smell lovely but I’m kind of picky when it comes to scents. A clean, fresh scent that’s not overpowering or chemical-smelling is what I look for when buying cleaning products for my home. January was a blur but I did manage to do some post-holiday decluttering. I was happy…
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
We find ourselves in strange times. Routines, schedules, to-do lists, and appointments are almost a distant memory for most of us. Though we as “mental health providers” are technically considered “essential” during the COVID-19 quarantine, we have opted to work from home out of respect and concern for the health and safety of our clients…
Thrifty Thursday + DIY: Pretty Plants and an Ivy Wreath
I haven’t done as much thrifting as usual lately since I’ve been busy with a new adventure. If you’re on my email list then you know we’re in another new, fun, exciting, and scary season. But hardly a week goes by that I don’t pop into one of my local thrift stores for a quick…
Thrifty Thursday: DIY Fall Wreath and Floral Arrangement
A DIY wreath and faux floral arrangement is a fun and easy way to decorate your home in every season. The projects I’m sharing today are budget-friendly, too. I hope you get inspired to be creative, decorate your home, and save money in the process! DIY Wreath I don’t do much outdoor decorating, especially the…
DIY Scroll Wall Hanging: Bible Verse Poster
One of the things I look for when I’m thrifting is unique, pretty wall art. My home is filled with vintage oil paintings and old framed prints. I also love anything with words, quotes, and Bible verses. The scroll wall hangings I’ve seen are really nice but they’re a bit more than I want to…
Thrifty Thursday: Vintage Landscapes & Thrifty Decor
Each week I make it a point to drop in my local thrift stores and browse for treasures. Sometimes I find pieces that speak to me and sometimes I come out empty handed. I always decorate by heart—meaning I buy what I love if it’s within my price point even if I don’t know exactly…
Guest Room on a Budget
Empty bedrooms. For years there were more kids than bedrooms and then I blinked. I never thought I’d see the day I’d have a dedicated space for guests. But I’m thrilled to finally reveal how I pulled together a guest room on a budget. A New Season of Life A new season of life is…
DIY Round Coffee Table
Sometimes a piece of furniture has served its original purpose and it begs for a makeover. Such was the case with a round table that Eric and I purchased many years ago at a second-hand store when we lived in Tennessee. Many family dinners have been enjoyed and birthdays celebrated around this simple round table.…
Easy and Delicious Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
The weatherman had predicted the possibility of a light snow fall; but by sunrise we realized we’d passed the “light snowfall” mark. As road closings became more widespread and the snow continued to fall, we knew our big plans for the weekend might not pan out. I assessed the fridge and pantry and was relieved…
Thrifty Christmas Decor {Home Tour}
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ― Norman Vincent Peale A softer and more beautiful world. I vote for that, how about you? But a few of my Christmases have felt hard and ugly mostly because I tried to do too much, spend too much,…
Monday Funday: Chalk Paint Projects and Yummy Recipes
I’ve been painting furniture for years using latex paint and sometimes spray paint for certain projects. My furniture painting friends kept telling me I needed to try chalk paint and I finally took the plunge. Want to see some pics of a few of my recent projects? If so, keep reading. I’m also sharing two…
The Accidental Homemaker: Time Management Blues
You’ve got to know what you want. This is central to acting on your intentions. When you know what you want, you realize that all there is left then is time management. You’ll manage your time to achieve your goals because you clearly know what you’re trying to achieve in your life. Patch Adams Time…
One Pan Rosemary Honey Chicken Recipe
Do you ever have one of those weeks that feels two days too long? A week when there are too many questions and not enough answers? Where it seems everyone’s getting it right and you’re still trying to figure out how to begin? Or is it just me? I’ve had one of those weeks. Two…
Battling the Budget Blues
Do you ever get the budget blues? The budget blues is the occasional feeling of discouragement and overwhelm caused by the gap between what you think you need/want and what your budget says you can afford. The feeling can be made worse by scrolling through Pinterest or watching HGTV. Battling the Budget Blues I have…
Easy Summer Salad with Mixed Greens and Strawberries
I like salad and it’s a good thing because I also LOVE chocolate cake, lemon pie and Twizzlers. After a weekend of summertime comfort food I’m looking forward to tonight’s fresh and easy salad. Easy Summer Salad Recipe Tonight’s salad is inspired by a Better Homes and Gardens recipe for Spring Greens and Roasted Chicken.…
When Obedience is Easy as Pie
Ever have those days when you don’t feel like doing anything? Well today is one of those days for me. There are lots of to-do’s on my list but no motivation to-do any of them. I seriously consider a Netflix marathon in the comfort of my bed and then I try what millions of us…
The Accidental Homemaker: How It Started
After 14 years of marriage and three young children, I left the work I loved to be a stay-at-home-mom and full-time homemaker. I’d earned 3 degrees and had years of experience in my field but I was unprepared for a life at home. A Woman Plans Her Way I was a committed Christ follower focused…