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I cleaned my kitchen cabinets today. It wasn’t exactly what I had planned to do with my afternoon, but after being assaulted by a container of cumin and saving a bottle of balsamic from an untimely demise, I thought it...

If there is one thing I do well, it would absolutely be throwing a party. If I thought that I could deal with demanding and unrealistic people yelling at me all the time, I would have pursued becoming an...

I moved into this house 6-months ago. I unpacked. I got a new area rug and a new couch. And thats it! No painting. No decorating. Only 1 picture hung (and only because the nail was already there and...

It’s that time of year again. No, not the slow creep into the holiday season, although that is definitely happening (I may or may not be eating a fun-sized Twix bar while also humming “Santa Claus is Coming to...

Winter. Where do I even begin. Winter is beautiful, calm, and at times, even romantic (think cuddling up in front of a fire with the snow falling out the window). But I have two little kiddos, so most of my...

Television commercials and Lifetime Channel movies always make the holidays appear to be stress-free. Moms have perfect manicures and make perfect turkeys. Everyone exchanges intricately wrapped and trimmed gifts. Reality looks a little different, right? You think that mani/pedi...

Budgeting. Quick poll: did you quiver at the word or rejoice? Perhaps a little of both? Odds are, you likely recognize the importance of budgeting but shudder at the state of your family finances. That is okay. That’s why you’re here. Our...

One of my favorite places to visit in the spring, when there’s still the edge of latent cold in the air? The greenhouse. The flowers. The fragrances. The light. The promise of a beautiful garden all my own. Let’s be...

As you read this, I want you to remember one very important thing: I hate camping. I follow a few accounts of Chaco-wearing, handkerchief neck-banded, canoe-carrying women on Instagram. The type of women who leave their warm beds and running...

Most of us are taking daily photos on our cell phones. Being such an integral part of our lives, I thought I would share some of my favorite photography tips and tricks with you so you can easily improve...