I just moved the clothes from the washer to the dryer. I unloaded the dishwasher and reloaded it, emptying the sink of most of our dirty dishes. Oh, and I emptied the trash can in the bathroom because it was full ... again. Does homemaking feel like a never ending job or what? That's because I guess it is never ending. The laundry is always going to keep piling up around us. The dishes are going to keep filling the sinks, and the trash cans are going to constantly need emptying. Have you ever wondered, "Is what I'm doing even worth it? Is it even important?" I think many of us as homemakers Continue Reading
From Carpet to Hardwood
So we bought a new house. New to us at least. The house is actually more than 100 years old. It was built in 1903 according to the records. So needless to say, this old house needs quite a few updates. One of the main things I wanted to change was the carpet. It was green. I don't like the color green. And I especially didn't like this green. It was sort of a pea green. We pulled up a corner of the carpet to see what was underneath. To our delight, there were the original hardwood floors. We weren't sure what condition they were in, but we decided we wanted the carpet up Continue Reading
Warm Winter Punch
Living in Georgia, Travis and I never really experienced winter. And it was great. I'd much rather be on the beach or going for a walk in the sunshine. But now we have moved. Indiana is much different than Georgia. As soon we got here, the snow started coming down. Huge flakes were falling as we moved our furniture in to our new house. And the temperatures have been freezing. As much as I hate the winter, having warm comfort foods makes it all so much better. This warm winter punch is comforting and great for drinking while the snow is falling. Here's what you'll Continue Reading
5 Tips for Caring for Your Curls
Let's talk hair. I have naturally curly hair, and I love it. I get more compliments on my hair than anything else, and my husband loves my curls. But as a young teenager, my hair did not look good. I had no idea how to treat my hair. As I grew up, I learned better ways to take care of my hair and which products work best. Do you have curly hair? If you wish you loved your hair more, I hope this post will give you ideas for taking better care of your curls. 1. Use a Wet Brush I got this for Christmas one year and it has changed my life! Curly hair gets tangled so easily, but the Continue Reading
How to Fry Fish
My husband loves deep sea fishing. He and his dad try to go together every year. They bring home a whole lot of fish to freeze and eat all throughout the year. Travis is always the one who makes fish for dinner because he's just the best at it. I decided it was time for him to share his secrets with ya'll! Here's what you'll need: Fish filets - we used Red Snapper, but you can use any type of fish, fresh or frozen (be sure it's thawed) Old Bay Seasoning Fish Rub Seasoning Whole Wheat Flour Vegetable Oil Coconut Oil Travis starts by adding the two seasonings to the fish filets, Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Moving Friends
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for helping me keep this blog going! Moving can be stressful. There's a lot of planning and packing and (usually) driving involved. There are a lot of goodbyes and maybe even some tears. I know because I'm right in the midst of it. Do you have friends or family who are preparing for an upcoming move? Perhaps you'd like to brighten their day with a care package or gift. I've compiled this list of gift ideas for your friends who are moving or PCSing (if they're a military family). Some of these will be great if you live nearby, others can be Continue Reading
How To Determine Your Freelance Rates
Recently, a fellow freelance writer was offered an opportunity for another freelance job. She came to me asking how she should determine her freelance rates. We discussed what a daunting process this can be. You don't want to oversell yourself, but you also want to get paid what you deserve. When I first started freelance writing, I had no idea what to expect as far as payment. But now, with a few years under my belt and several jobs on my resume, I have a better idea of how to determine my freelance rates. And I'm here to help you do the same! Whether you are freelance writing, Continue Reading
Chili Soup
I have shared a recipe for chili before, but it was more Chili Mac than Chili Soup. This recipe is more of a soup. It's the way I like chili best. It's my mom's recipe. You know how moms and grandmas often don't have recipes? Like they just know them by heart and throw things in without measuring and it turns out great every time? That's how my mom makes her delicious chili. So it took me several trial runs before I got this recipe right. Here's what you'll need: Tomato juice Diced tomatoes (chili ready with onions) Tomato paste Black beans Kidney beans Chili seasoning mix Garlic Continue Reading
How to Make a Fabric Garland
Whether you are making one for party decorations or something else, these fabric garlands are darling. And so easy to make! I think I might make some red and green ones next year to use as Christmas decorations! Here's what you'll need: Fabric Scissors Twine I started by cutting the twine -- twice as long as the length you want your garland to be. You're going to double the twine instead of using just one piece of twine. By doubling the twine, your garland will be twice as strong and won't break as easily. Tie the two ends of the twine together in a double knot. And Continue Reading
New Year Memory Jar
Are you looking for a new tradition to start this year? Last year was our first time trying out this tradition and we plan to do it every year from here on out! Throughout the year, we write down our good memories on a slip of paper. We fold those papers up and put them inside our memory jar. On New Year's Eve (or close to it), we pull out each slip of paper and relive all the good memories. We really enjoyed looking through all the memories, especially seeing the ones we had already forgotten about. Here's what you'll need to make your own memory jar: A jar A ribbon Slips of Continue Reading
A Book of Letters and Family
(This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my blog!) Need a gift idea for a little someone? Perhaps a son or daughter or niece or nephew? Maybe a grandchild or godson? Every year, my two nephews get loads and loads of toys from family at Christmas. I don't know how their parents get all their gifts back to their houses. And the boys already have so many toys at home. So this year, I wanted to do something different. Both boys are 4 years old. They are learning their letters, and before we know it they will be able to start spelling and reading. This year, we decided to Continue Reading
French Toast Casserole
Some friends of ours are in the process of adopting five little people. All of the kids are moved in and the overwhelming transition period has begun. My friend went from being a married woman to a mother of five (six if you count her husband!) -- all in a matter of weeks. I know there are moments when she feels stressed from all the scheduling, overcome with tasks and tantrums, and down right exhausted from trying to handle it all with a smile. It's a huge change for her and her husband. But they long to give these five children, who they have fallen in love with, a place to call home and a Continue Reading
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