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Use this deep cleaning list to make sure you’ve hit all the nooks and crannies.
3 Book to Read During Pregnancy (that you’ll be glad you read as baby grows)
Pregnancy is such an exciting time! Shopping for nursery needs and decor, baby showers, endless doctors appointments, learning about baby’s development. And then there’s the great unknown…. preparing for labor! (Yikes!) It’s so easy to be completely wrapped up in those nine months. But let me tell you, they go by fast and there’s […]
30 Clever Ways to Reuse Mesh Produce Bags
Mesh produce bags — onions, lemons, oranges, avocados. No matter how you acquire them, they’re yet another piece of packaging that those of us who are eco-conscious need to consider. Yes, I would love to only purchase what I need of these items and transport them home in reusable produce bags, but unfortunately that option […]
100th Blog Post: Life & Lessons Learned Along the Way
Yay! Today is a cause for celebration! It’s my one hundredth blog post! I can’t believe I finally made it. So many bloggers that I know have long surpassed this milestone, but I try not to compare myself. It’s been a long road and there’s been a lot of of evolution. When I first started […]
Wild Women: A Cultivation of Self-Love & Sisterhood
Wild Women?! Sounds like a crazy time! At least that’s usually the response I receive when I mention the weekend retreats hosted by Wild Women Midwest. And you know what? It is a wild time, but it’s also a sacred time of community, self care, and personal exploration. The premise of the […]
5 Reasons to Gift Secondhand this Season
It’s mid-August and hints of fall are in the air. Here in Wisconsin, morning temps around 60F are pretty typical (and in my opinion, *perfect*). I love this time of year, but it’s also the time when I start to feel the heft of the holiday season weighing on me. While our family’s traditions […]
DIY Sandalwood Laundry Detergent
Do you have any scents that you’re absolutely averse to? Over the years I’ve become increasingly averse to many smells. It started with perfume as a kid (which gave me an instant migraine) and grew as I aged to include any number of commercial products – from shampoo to floor cleaner. This version has led […]
Make a Statement with this DIY Stenciling Project
Stenciling — so old school, right? Like, who does that anymore? My first recollection of stenciling was my aunt (now in her mid-80s) decorating an old desk for me in hearts and teddy bears. It was really sweet, but stylish? Not so much. However, stenciling does have a place that it’ll always belong, and […]
Beans for Breakfast! 6 Serving Ideas to Start Your Day Off Right
Beans! Beans! The musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you…. OK, we don’t need to finish that, but here’s the thing: Beans are awesome! And for lots of reasons: They’re a super delicious, plant-based protein that can be the star of the show or hidden within other flavors. They’re packed […]
DIY Wooden Crate Side Table
Check out this cute side table made from a vintage fruit box! Isn’t it cute? I’m in love with it and we made it for about $30 — WAY less than the commercially produced side tables we were looking at online. How? Super simple. This post contains affiliate links. Crate First we hit […]
