When we think about homemaking, itâs easy to picture cozy meals, meaningful family moments, and creative projects that bring beauty and joy into our lives. We all want to thrive at home. But for many of us, thereâs something standing in the way of that vision: our messy homes. The piles of laundry, the cluttered…
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How to Get Your House Under Control When You’re Overwhelmed by the Mess
When Your House Is Out of Control (And You Donât Know Where to Start) Weâve all been there. The laundry is piling up, the dishes are breeding in the sink, and every surface seems to be covered with⌠something. When your house feels like itâs completely out of control, it can be incredibly demoralizing. You…
How to Savor Summer: Embracing Beauty Even When It’s Uncomfortable
Letâs be honest. Summer isn’t always sunshine and smiles. It’s hot. It’s humid. The bugs are relentless, the kids are loud, and your shirt has been stuck to your back since 10 a.m. And yet⌠somehow, itâs still magical. Thereâs something deeply beautiful about this messy, lively, sensory-overloaded season. In this post, weâre talking about…
How We’re Living Without AC in the Midwest | No-AC Summer Survival Tips
Thriving in the Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning: How We Stay Cool in the Midwest Living in the Midwestâsoutheast Indiana to be exactâour summers are no joke. We regularly see temperatures in the high 80s and 90s, and itâs not unusual to hit 100°F during peak heat waves. But here’s the thing: we’re living without…
I Asked for Help: What Happened When I Said âI Canât Do It Allâ
Let me just say it plain: This week I asked for help. And if youâre anything like meâa stay-at-home mom juggling homeschool, homemaking, garden work, and trying to keep your family healthyâ you know how loaded that sentence can feel. Weâre the ones who hold it down. The figure-it-outers. The ones who hold the vision…