To me, one of the most overwhelming parts of my home is all of the outdoor space. My grandmother, whose home we live in, always had beautiful perennial flowers and shrubs, flowering trees, and bulbs that sprang forth every spring to announce winter was over. Through the years and after several hurricanes and more than a few tornadoes, most of the trees that shaded her yard are gone, and while my ...
Home Comfort Tips Every Busy Mom Needs
Mom life is busy life. There is always something more to do. Jobs, hobbies, and social commitments, not to mention all the delivering kids to and from their many activities, make your schedule hectic and your days full. Keeping your home organized and clean can feel daunting if not impossible. Making it a comfortable haven for you and your family often feels like more of a luxury than what it ...
How to Know if Your Little One is Ready for the Next Learning Adventure
A dear friend of mine whose oldest daughter is the same age as mine, has a preschooler. She is a beautiful, sweet surprise that has added so much to her family's lives. I count myself part of that family, and I can tell you: we all adore her. I watch her sweet mama do all the things mamas of littles do from day to day, and I can't help but think I don't have the energy for mothering small ones ...
The Best Ways To Update Your Space Without Stress
Updating your home should be exciting, not overwhelming, but that’s often exactly what it is. Sometimes it feels like one big, expensive headache. One minute, you’re thinking you’ll just make one small change, and suddenly, you’re renovating a whole house because you keep finding more and more things to do, especially if you have an older home like we do. The long list of things to do can lead to ...