How to pick a home builder. If you have been following our building journey, you know we have had some hiccups along the way. We sold our house in March 2021 thinking we would have a six-month build to look forward to. After selling our house, we moved in with my parents. We picked a lot out of our old development to build another house. Our old house was close to a major highway with a lot of noise. We lived with my parents for six months and contacted our builder about our lot. He came back with the bad news that he had given our lot away to someone…
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Fall Porch Decor Ideas
Fall porch decor ideas. I love the colors and textures of autumn decorations. Fall is my favorite season because of the colors and cooler temperatures. This year brands have done a great job adding neutral colors with the orange and yellows of fall. Whether your style is traditional or more contemporary, brands have autumn decorations for every style. Fall is the season to sit outside around a campfire and roast marshmallows. Or rocking on your front porch with a cup of coffee in the crisp morning air. Make sure your porch is a cozy place for you to enjoy the cooler weather. Maybe grab a few blankets to keep warm…
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Preparing for Kindergarten
Preparing for Kindergarten. I would like to think this post will be about preparing your child for Kindergarten. But if your child is anything like mine they have been ready to go. This post might be more to help prepare me. Kindergarten is a huge milestone for our youngsters. Yes, maybe they have been to Preschool or spent time in daycare. Those activities will certainly help our children feel more comfortable with the big step. But Kindergarten is a whole new atmosphere. If you haven’t gotten school supplies yet make sure to click the link below and check out my recent post. Related: Back to School Supplies Preparing for Kindergarten…
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Back to School Supplies
Back to school supplies. Ya’ll my firstborn is starting Kindergarten. Most people ask if he is ready. The answer to that question is a big ole YES. Right after preschool graduation, he thought he would just start Kindergarten. He did not realize that he got a school-free summer. (One day he will miss them). I think I am having a harder time about him starting Kindergarten than he is. Whether we as parents are ready or not, the school year is fast approaching. The best thing we can do for our kiddos is to prepare them with all the items they will need. Some schools will send out a supply…
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Boho Backyard Ideas
Boho backyard ideas. Summer is here and the weather is hot. With it comes more outdoor time. Planning backyard BBQs or pool parties, if you are lucky enough to have a pool. And with more time spent outside, we want our backyards to feel lovely and inviting. So, here are some boho backyard ideas to create your outdoor oasis. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. Rakuten If you are planning on shopping online, make sure you sign up and use Rakuten. This website is a great way to earn money on…
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Crochet Plant Hanger
Crochet plant hanger. Spring is here but the weather still seems to be a bit confused. We are still in the weird time period where the weather is supposed to be getting warmer. But we are still getting some cold days. Since spring is here, I want to add to my plant collection. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. But if you have been following my blog, then you know we are currently living in an apartment. So, I need to hold off on buying any more plants, because honestly,…
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Spring Home Decor 2022
Spring home decor. This week officially marks springtime. Now the weather lately has not quite made its mind up if it wants to be cold or warm. One week we have snow and by the next weekend, it has all melted with the 50-degree weather. Spring is a great season. I love watching all the trees and flowers start to bloom. It represents regrowth and change. This is a perfect time to clean out the home and let the fresh air in. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. Rakuten If…
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How Long Does it Take to Build a House
How long does it take to build a house? The housing market is crazy right now. There seems to be a shortage of houses for sale compared to the number of people trying to buy a house. If you have been following our story, you know about a year ago we sold our house. Then, moved in with my parents for about six months. We are currently renting an apartment on the fourth story with two boys, a dog, and a cat. Our house-building journey has been a difficult one. We are still remaining hopeful that we will have a house built by the end of the year. So let…
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Get to Know You Questions for Kids
Get to know you questions for kids. Whether you have kids or not, I am sure you have encountered a child at some point in your life. Some adults are great with kids and are able to keep them occupied. Others are not so lucky. If you are in either of those categories, here is a great list of questions to get to know the child in your life. Even if you are a parent and you communicate with your child, those conversations or questions may become the same thing over and over. Maybe it is time to throw in some new questions to make your child think and express…
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To My 5 Year Old
To my now 5-year-old. How has it been 5 years since you were born? Where have those 5 years gone? Related: Letter to my Toddler Son Happy birthday to my 5 year old Oliver is now 5. He is my firstborn and oldest son. He is the one who made me a mom and it is crazy to think that was 5 years ago. Oh, to be 5 again and look at the world differently. To have such an imagination, that anything and anywhere can become a play area. In the past year, we have had a roller coaster of a life. With selling our home and moving in with…
