Missy Luukkonen
I'm Missy, mom to 3 amazing boys! Austin (21), Nicholas (13) & Zachary (11). I was born and raised in Duluth, my entire family is still here as well. My husband is also from Duluth. We have 2 of the 3 boys at home and are both small business owners. My husband is in construction and I own a home decor craft business. I have recently decide to take a big jump and leave my amazing corporate job & I will be running my business full time starting Nov 3. I am excited and terrified all at the same time. I have run my business from my home for 7 years. I have seen amazing growth and transformation in this time frame and decided that it was no longer a good idea to work full time while trying to run a business. It was time to make a decision and I had to go with my passion. Life is too short for regret! I am looking forward to having my nights and weekends back and to spend more quality time with my friends and family.
You can find some of Missy's creations here on her Instagram account or her etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thelittlegreenbean
10 Tips for Fall Decorating!
I'll admit, Fall is my favorite time of the year and my second favorite season to decorate for. Christmas takes the cake on that one! I have a lot of decor for each season, some I buy some I DIY! Here are my top 10 tips for fall decorating!
10 Ways to Help You Stay Sane This Holiday Season
Let's face it, the holiday season is one of the most loved, joyous times of the entire year. It's also one of the most stressful. On top of everything else moms have to do,...
Why I Decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving
I can't help myself. I LOVE Christmas. I love the decorating, the lights, the color, the giving, everything. I think about it the entire month of October and as soon as Halloween is over,...
DIY Your Halloween Costumes
My family has never been big on store bought Halloween costumes. I have always felt like after the age of 5, there just were not many good options in the stores, especially for boys...
Why I No Longer Dread Meal Planning
Is it just me or do the weeks go so much smoother when the weekly meals have been planned out and the groceries have been purchased? There is nothing worse than realizing it's 5pm and you have no idea what to make for dinner.
The Instant Pot: One Mom’s Opinion
Have you joined the Instant Pot community yet? I did this past winter when we were in the middle of a huge kitchen remodel.
What is an Instant Pot -- or IP for short? It's...
Making Us Smile Even In the Darkest Days
It's truly amazing to me just how resilient kids can be. When they get hurt, all they need is a band aid and they are back on their bike. When they are ill, they...
Get More Done In Your Day
I have never been much for resolutions. No one ever seems to keep them, especially me. I am all about goals. Maybe there isn't much of a difference, but if I make it a...
Mom To All Boys
I had always wanted a little girl. I remember being pregnant with my first child and hoping and wishing for "it" to be a girl. My doctor didn't believe in ultrasounds so I never had...
My New Normal
I have been running my small business for seven years in addition to taking care of my family and working a full time job. For the most part, it was all working out great. I would run...