We spent part of spring break and Easter in the deep south of Louisiana where my husband’s side of his family is from. Besides one other child, my children are the only great grandchildren, so they got a lot of…

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Bringing Our German Roots to the Easter Table This year's Easter table was one of my favorites! There’s something about setting an Easter table that feels extra special each year. It’s not just ...
The Clutter You Forgot to Declutter When we think about decluttering, we usually think of closets, garages, or overflowing pantries. But some of the most clutter-prone areas in a home are the ones ...
My guide to Women's Ski and Snowboard Clothing that actually works and look good If you’re gearing up for winter and want women’s ski and snowboard clothing that looks great, feels great, and ...
Holiday Gift Guides for the Whole Family I’m finally getting my 2025 Holiday Gift Guides up on the website — and this year, I had help from the experts: my kids! These picks are filled with the ...
We spent part of spring break and Easter in the deep south of Louisiana where my husband’s side of his family is from. Besides one other child, my children are the only great grandchildren, so they got a lot of…
My older kids and I made a few of these surprise Easter eggs during their spring break to give to some of their friends. They are really into telling jokes right now so we thought it would be silly to…
I’ve had a lot of people ask me how to start their own gourmet group. I have to admit–it is quite fun and one of my favorite evenings I look forward to every month. Our group leader Sara was the…
This weekend was quiet since I had two sick babies with strep throat and croup. This meant sleepless nights and lots of babying my not-so babies. No pictures of the sick ones, but I did manage to make a conscious…
Recently Stella and Lucas shared their talents. Stella chose to play the piano, eventhough she doesn’t take lessons. But Stella felt like she could do it because her Grandma Waite had shown her a few songs and keys on the…
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