Although you may be healthy, you never know when illness will strike, or you’ll sustain an injury in an accident. Having health insurance coverage is important in case of a medical emergency, no matter your age. Working in a doctor’s office, too many times I see so many patients without insurance. It could be as…
a simple diy :: pumpkin patch
I’m really enjoying this cooler weather. My daughter stole my pumpkin patch after I made it! It’s impossible to decorate my house between my children and sales! As soon as I post a creation I have someone asking to buy it! That’s totally okay with me it makes me feel like I’m contributing. I enjoy…
wacky november holidays… to see you through to the holiday season
November is officially here and I’m looking forward to all the celebrating that run from Thanksgiving until the end of the year. With an 8 year old who would like to simply skip ahead to celebrating Christmas we will be using these fun wacky holidays to help hold off on her Christmas fever until after…
cave tools :: meat thermometer
I love to cook, but my greatest weakness in the kitchen is getting the meat done right. I have found my Cave Tools meat thermometer to be a great help. We grill a few times a week. I found this thermometer super easy to use. This tool is not only great for grilling, but it…
Happy Halloween
Today is always a busy, but fun day filled with parties, too much candy, and cute kids in costumes. There may also be the reminders that other moms are more clever then you are when it comes to homemade costumes or Pinterest inspired treats that are on point. It’s okay, just enjoy your kiddos and…
why i choose cold brew coffee {even when it’s cold outside}
I only became a coffee drinker about 5 years ago. I tried cold brew coffee and quickly fell in love. It was summer, the coffee was smooth, refreshing and somehow seemed sweeter than coffee I’d tried before (even though it wasn’t sweetened at all). Then winter came and I switched to hot coffee and it…
go experience toppers pizza #eatlocal
Who is up for pizza night this week? Eating local is one thing we always love to do from time to time. It’s fun to find new places. Downtown Grand Rapids, is always a fun place to explore. When Toppers Pizza, contacted us to try out their new quesadillas, we were all for it. Looking…
a simple diy :: fabric apple
As you know by now I love fall! This is a simple DIY Fabric Apple that anyone can make! It is so stinking cute! These cuties were made using my matching place setting napkins so they match my handmade drapes perfectly! This is an easy and cheap way to add some pizzazz to your home. …
8 common interior decor mistakes that you must avoid
I have home envy sometimes when I scroll through Instagram pages. I have wished that my home looked like the ones you see in glossy magazines, movies, and even my own neighborhood! But, that’s not always possible. We can try to imitate those designs, but it’s inevitable we will make some mistakes along the way….
a three question infant gut health checklist
Baby gut health is important. We know this imbalance is occurring in most babies guts today, but of course, it’s hard to know about problems we can’t see from the outside. Wouldn’t it be great to have x-ray vision so we could actually see what’s happening in our baby’s gut? Recent research shows that good gut…
6 super savvy suggestions for a bedroom upgrade
Take a look around your master bedroom. If you can see a cluttered space with an untidy bed and a ‘chair wardrobe’, raise your hand. Don’t worry, I’m not judging; we all have at least one room in the house that has a little bit of mess going on. The thing is, your bedroom should…
scary, spooky and simply precious options from chasing fireflies, this and every year to come!
Halloween is almost here. Is your family costume ready? Or are you like so many other people at this time of year, wishing you had more hours in the day and had costumes already figured out for your family? Well, no fear. I am here for YOU! As in years past, I love to share…











