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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 Giant Hole, Cupcakes, and Being Okay with Failing

We have a giant hole in our yard! This is a good thing, though. It means we are making progress on installing our new hot tub.

Backhoe and hole in yard

The plan is to fill the hole in with crushed limestone and then add pavers on top so the hot tub has a level spot to rest on in the yard. The bonus is that it will extend our patio a bit!

Niva is in heaven with the hole and extra dirt in the yard. I am in overdrive cleaning mode. 😉 (more…)