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I have been without a sink for nearly a week now, and half of my kitchen is sitting on my dining table or on the floor. There is someone in and out of my home nearly everyday. I have officially hit the non-shiny part of a kitchen renovation...the part where you have to remind yourself why you started the project in the first place. There are glimmers of hope with each new element of the room, but … [Read more...] about Messy Middle

We have lived in our home for seven years, and we are just making bigger changes to the kitchen. This budget kitchen renovation has been fun so far, and I am excited to share the process with you so you can feel more confident to tackle some projects in your kitchen. Top Considerations Here is how you get big change on a small budget. First, consider the elements of your kitchen that … [Read more...] about Budget Kitchen Renovation

We traveled from Wisconsin to Southern Nevada (27 hours) and on to Northern Utah (6 hours 16 minutes) and then back to Wisconsin (21 hours 30 minutes). Total miles was 3,656. It went much better than I anticipated, and I got impatient on our home-bound trip like I expected. I feared the trip with five children, two of which are ages 1 and 2, but we made it there and back in one piece. My … [Read more...] about Cross Country Road Trip Checklist

If you are prepared, you have nothing to fear. So, instead of dreading the next three months, plan an amazing family summer schedule, so you can soak in the time you have with your kids at home. I have five children and I get easily over-stimulated, so without some structure I am not the best mom I can be. This summer I am trying to minimize regrets, so here are the things that I am doing to … [Read more...] about Family Summer Schedule

As the weather warms up, it is a great time to wear dresses that can keep you looking chic and cool. Here are my favorite modest spring and summer dresses that are classic. I always look for dresses that can be worn for more than one season. A lot of time is spent looking at the dresses, the reviews from real people, prices and curating a collection that I would share with my family members or … [Read more...] about Modest Spring and Summer Dresses

Something I have been in tune with lately is the way my daughters (ages 11, 7, and 6) support each other and how the encouragement from others can have such a big impact. Real Moments in Our Home: Jane made banana bread and as her sister ate a piece she said, "Jane, you outdid yourself!" As I was doing something in the kitchen I overheard Brooklyn offer Maurie her shoes when Maurie … [Read more...] about Be the Cheerleader! A New Lesson from my Children