Raised beds are the perfect thing for a novice gardener like myself. It’s a small, manageable space and you have control over the soil that’s put in it so that you don’t need to try to diagnose and cure any immediate deficiencies. These factors equate to fewer expenses and less maintenance — no rototiller necessary, […]
4 Ways Refinancing Can Work for You!
Hi, I’m Melissa, and I hope you’ll forgive me for deviating from my usual crunchy, crafty content, but I wanted to bring up something that I think is super important and that may be of benefit to my readers — refinancing. I know, super boring. But financial well-being is really important to me […]
15 Projects to Make a House a Home
Wow! What a year it’s been! It doesn’t seem that long ago that I wrote about the heartbreak of leaving what was supposed to be our forever home. At the time, I knew moving was a sound decision, but it didn’t settle well. A lot of things needed to happen to make the house […]
Crazy Delicious, Crave-Worthy Taco Dip
Everyone thinks they know who makes the best taco dip… but they don’t. I know who does — my friend, Jodi. Like, for real. The. Best. Taco dip. Ever. It’s SOO good. And it’s not that dissimilar from so many others, but there are a couple of key areas where this recipe hits […]
8 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is coming up and I know what it’s like to draw a blank on gift ideas. If you’re looking for something fun for the moms in your life, here are some new ideas! This post contains affiliate links. Reusable water bottle If you read my blog or follow me on social media, you […]
