Last fall, the hurricanes in our area knocked down several trees. This caused us to really consider the rest of the trees in our yard and their ability to withstand wind and other weather problems. There were two cedars in the back that could potentially threaten the back portion of the house, so we had … Read more
Well, y’all — looks like I’m turning in to a cat lady. Long story short: we lost both of our dogs this summer and have recently adopted a new kitten. We named her Luna, and after a very brief time of getting used to one another, she and the other cat we’ve had for about … Read more
A few years ago, Math Man embarked on the journey of building our kids a playground. The one we already had was old and falling apart. He decided that with four of them trying to play — one who was nearing teenage years — it would be much safer to build anew. He was totally … Read more
So, I have a bug. A crafting bug. I can’t seem to get myself to stop, and now that I have a Cricut, it’s even worse. I would love to blame my friend, Mlis, but I think she really just fed the bug and helped it grow bigger. (I just realized I made the perfect … Read more
At the beginning of 2018, I swore to myself that I was going to tap back in to my creative outlet need and do more crafting. I must pat myself on the back and proudly say, “I’ve been doing it!” One of the number one items I wanted for my crafting room and projects was … Read more
When we moved in to our new-to-us house last year, there were lots of pieces and places I wanted to update. Nothing was particularly wrong with anything, but considering my parents had lived in the house for 25 years…well, you understand. I wanted to make it ours. The laundry room tends to be my spot, … Read more
At the beginning of the calendar year, I set a semi-small goal for myself: be more crafty. For me, craftiness helps me relax and let out the creative juices that are usually bubbling over but have no where to go. I’ve been making cards, painting canvases, and more. Our stairwell was (finally!) stripped of wall … Read more
My kids are growing so fast, and while I relish the thought of more freedom for Math Man and me, I recognize that my kids won’t stay little forever. These days, they’re so excited to help me with anything I need (well, except cleaning), so when our Blog with Friends theme for the month of … Read more
This house is all about some seasonal decor. I’ve shared with you all our Halloween fun, and we have been working to create outdoor porch decor that fits each season. We even have a bit for Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day. The kids were eager to pull out Easter decorations after putting away all the … Read more
Last spring, we moved in to a new-to-us house. It’s not new at all, actually. It’s over 100 years old, and it belonged to my grandparents and then my parents. I had the distinct honor of “switching” houses with my Mom and Dad (really, we just bought each other’s houses), and now the pleasure of … Read more