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 […]

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 : Budget […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!” […]