Thereās this momentāright after the baby drifts off during a contact nap, when the house is (almost kinda) quiet except for the big kids playing or watching Wild Kratsāand I pull out my phone or notebook and write another sentence of my novel. Not a whole chapter. Not even a full paragraph sometimes. Just a…
Homemaking
What Garden Lessons (and a Broken Incubator) Taught Me About Starting Over
The garden was supposed to be peaceful this week. After days and days of relentless spring rain, some so heavy that towns near us had to evacuate, I was just grateful to see the sun again. We didnāt have any flooding in the house, thank God. But road closures and detours were enough of a…
When Your Home Feels Overwhelming: Simple Steps to Regain Control
Feel Like Youāre Living in Chaos When Your Home Feels Overwhelming? You ever look around your house and justā¦ sigh? Maybe even groan? Yeah, me too. Itās so easy to let yourself fall even further into the hole when your home feels overwhelming. Right now, as I sit here writing this, I have dishes in…
10 Unique First Birthday Themes & How to Decorate for Them
10 Unique First Birthday Themes & How to Decorate for Them (Simple & Low-Key Ideas!) Planning your little oneās first birthday party is so specialābut it doesnāt have to be over-the-top or expensive to be beautiful and memorable! If youāre looking for unique first birthday themes that feel thoughtful, charming, and easy to pull off,…
Charlotteās Web Themed First Birthday Party: A Sweet & Simple Celebration
When our little Josephine turned one, I wanted to create a sweet, low-key birthday celebration that was fun, colorful, and had a touch of vintage charm. Since sheās our little farm girl, a Charlotteās Web themed First Birthday felt like the perfect fit! I pulled inspiration from the State Fair portion of the story, incorporating…
Cloth Diapers for Beginners: How to Get Started
Cloth diapers can feel a bit overwhelming at first. With so many options, terms, and routines, itās easy to wonder, āWhere do I even start?ā But hereās the good news: cloth diapering isnāt as complicated as it seems, and once you get the hang of it, it can easily slip into your normal routine (and…