Tuscan Potato Sausage Soup (Paleo/Whole 30/Diary-Free)
Soup season is upon us and I am delighted to share this family favorite with all of you. Like most of our family recipes, this is one we...
Snow Capped Mountain Garland
Now that it's officially winter and the holidays are just about over, I am coming to grips with the fact that I'll have to take down the...
Pretzel Bread Rolls
One of my all-time favorite sandwich shops is Village Cheese Shanty in beautiful Leland, MI (aka Fishtown). This gem is about a...
Winter Felt Trees
If you don't know yet, I love trees : ) Not only in nature, but I like to find ways to bring their likeness inside. I also love holiday...
Winter Bucket List
I don't know about you, but with all of the craziness right now, my family and and I need to have things to look forward to. I'm not a...
Michigan Holiday Gift Guide
If you're anything like me, you are scrambling to finish up (or are just starting) your holiday shopping and would welcome any guidance...
Holiday Gift Guide
If you still have some people on your list, here are some ideas from some of my favorite local businesses (non Michigan-themed items)....
Handmade Pom Pom Tutorial
Follow along with images and description below for the most comprehensive tutorial. Take the end of the yarn from the skein (bundle), but...
Gaggle of Gnomes Ornaments
Here's a quick and east tutorial so you can add some to gnomes to your Christmas Tree and gifts!
Tassel Tree Sign
One of my favorite things in nature and symbols of Christmas is the pine tree. I love how during the gloomy months of winter they are...
Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Egg Bake
I'm always looking for easy and truly healthy recipes, especially for the morning when I have little time (or patience) to cook anything...
Grilled Corn Guacamole
I love to eat good and healthy food... yes, you can do both! I also like things to be simple and quick, which can get tricky when you...
Blackberry Slab Pie
INGREDIENTS • Frozen pie crust (two pack, thawed) • Blackberry preserves (store bought or it's easy to make) • Egg wash - 1 egg yolk...
Fall / Halloween Wood Candy Corn Decor
I am reluctantly working on some fall decor, starting with these adorable little wood candy corn decorations. Now, I love fall, but ...
Garden Plant Markers
If you're anything like me, you may be newer to gardening and have no idea what you're looking at when seeds start to grow if you haven't...
Old to Gold: DIY Headboard Tutorial
So you can't find the perfect headboard or do the ones you love cost a fortune? This inexpensive project will allow you to save a lot of...
We found our dream house! At least, it is going to be...
Join us as we transform our next home into our dream house and forever home. We are going to completely remodel our next home to fit our...
An Introduction to Our Passions: Family and Home Renovations!
This is a small preview into our life. Nothing makes us happier than spending time with our girls, but we do love a good home renovation....




















