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DIY Towel Rack Labels

These DIY Towel Rack Labels add charm and remove the guess work in our high-traffic, multi-use powder room. A small project that somehow got stuck on my to-do list FOR-E-VER, the labels required

11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids

I get it–I know cabin fever is a real thing.  I know it’s hard to get everyone bundled up. I know it’s cold.  I know some days are sunless and dreary.  Many people simply do not enjoy winter. While I happen to love winter–A decade spent in Texas left me homesick for full blown seasons and I was thrilled to return…

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe – Part One

Last week I shared about My Capsule Wardrobe Project…How late in the summer of last year I’d finally had enough.  I was tired of staring into a closet packed with clothes that were out of style or didn’t fit–clothes I hadn’t worn in ages but couldn’t seem to let go of. I was tired of wasting…

15 Boy-Friendly Non-Candy Valentines

Looking for non-candy valentines ideas? If you shudder at the thought of all the sugar, food dyes, and sketchy ingredients looming just around the corner in the form of valentine treats, these non-candy valentines are just for you.   As a real food enthusiast, I especially love the first two ideas on this list.  You…

My Capsule Wardrobe Project

After downright scorning the idea of a capsule wardrobe for a few years and then slightly toying with it for several years more, I finally did it: I conducted a brutal closet purge, then identified the exact types of pieces needed to fill in the gaps and shopped for only those items. My capsule wardrobe…

8 Ways to Diffuse Essential Oils without a Diffuser

A personal wellness goal for myself over the past year has been to diffuse essential oils more regularly. We definitely run our diffusers when immune systems need a little extra support, but I’m trying to get into the habit of diffusing essential oils on a daily basis–for energy, concentration, stress reduction, seasonal scents, and more.  Plus, I…

Almond Flour Bacon Biscuits

These biscuits are amazingly simple and amazingly delicious!

DIY Essential Oil Inhaler

A personal DIY Essential Oil Inhaler is a great way to access oils aromatically on the go. A cinch to make, they’re safe for kids and grownups alike.  Perfect for use in the car, at work, or at school.  Stash one in a purse, backpack, desk drawer, or wherever you need it most!

My Revolutionary Meal Planning System

I truly believe that the habit of creating a weekly meal plan is critical to saving time, money, health and sanity in the kitchen.  This new system has revolutionized my meal planning, and you won’t believe how simple it was to implement.

How to Keep the Love Alive (It’s not what you think)

Marriage is not always easy, but you probably don’t need me to tell you that. 12-and-a-half years of marriage don’t make me an expert, but