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Fall Refresh: Cleaning, Thrift Finds, and Life Lately

When the official start to fall creeps up on me, I always feel ready for a fresh start. There’s something about a new season that has me hitting the reset button at home with decluttering, new cozy scents, craft projects, and even a little thrifting thrown in for good measure.

Mom and toddler boy selfie on couch

Between caring for the kids, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and daily life, I’ve been sneaking in intentional ways to feel excited and refreshed for the season ahead. Here’s what life has looked like lately! (more…)

A Day at The Pittsburgh Zoo, Outdoor Homeschooling, and Thinking About Fall

For our family, this week has been all about soaking up the last bits of summer before the (unofficial) arrival of fall. We spent a lovely day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, homeschooled outside as much as possible, and I’ve started thinking about the next season and what we’d like to do and focus on!

The weather in Pittsburgh has been cooling off and the season is definitely shifting. While I’m sad to see summer start to make its exit, I’m looking forward to the coming months and all the joy I know they will bring. I can’t control the seasons (I’d make it summer forever 😉), I can control my attitude towards change and enjoy life in every season.

Mom sitting on swing while holding baby girl

While I’ve been living in this in-between—the end of summer but not yet fall—I’ve been focusing on making the most of each day. Here’s what our week has looked like. (more…)