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Homemakers, by a show of hands, who here has had days they don't feel motivated to tend to their house? Maybe you work outside the home, and by the time you return, you are too worn out to even wash dishes. Or perhaps you've spent the better part of a day shuffling the kids from one activity to the next, and when you get home all you want is a nap. Are you like me, a woman who doesn't work, yet still has days where she has no ... read more
Confession: Fall is my FAVORITE season!! There is something so wonderful about the changing leaves, crisp air, the smell of woodstove smoke in the air...In fact, I love fall so much that my husband and I got married during the month of October nearly four years ago. I'm one of those people who enjoy seasonal home decor, and fall is no exception. But let's be real: decor can be pricey! I mean, it's cute and all but I ... read more
With autumn just around the corner, I wanted to prepare for the colder months by sharing ways to serve your family (and yourself) with filling, comforting, and easy-to-make meals. So today, I am doing my first round-up post for slow cooker recipes! I sincerely hope you enjoy it! When I first got my crockpot as a wedding gift, I knew that I absolutely needed one. (I mean who doesn't right?!) But I really had no idea what to do with it or how to ... read more
My name is Christina and I have a chronic illness. Well, maybe illness isn't the right word...condition? Either way, I have been suffering from chronic migraines for more than a decade and it stinks! They have become more intense as I get older, and what used to be a nice excuse to skip school or work is now a very painful ordeal that keeps me in bed for days. I am so thankful that my husband understands what I need during those days, but it ... read more
I'm sure we have all drooled over looked appreciatively at some amazing pantry spaces and food storage areas online, right? Maybe you are like me and have even felt a twinge of envy. So imagine how I felt when my dad agreed to help me build a new pantry area exactly the way I wanted it! Finally, I could have a perfectly organized and always stocked area that was worthy of Pinterest! For a few weeks, it did look like ... read more