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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Valentines Day Home Decor. I honestly am not sure how we are in February, but here we are. My oldest will be turning five this month and this mama’s heart is not ready for that! That blog post will be coming later this month. I have never really been a fan of Valentine’s day. When people say it was a made-up holiday by the card companies, I can agree. But now that I have two little guys and they do special things for holidays in school, I guess I should also. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my…

Easy care indoor plants. We are slowly crawling into the spring season soon. I personally love to see all the green from the new growth on the plants and trees. With the warmer weather approaching, it is a great time to add some greenery to your home. 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 the shopping you were already going to be doing. You earn percentage…

Christmas decorating ideas for small spaces. We have had a crazy year. First, we sold our home in March with the intention to build another house. We moved in with my parents (again) in the meantime while they were supposed to be building our house. But with the pandemic and materials being harder to come by, our building date kept getting pushed back. We are now residing in a two-bedroom apartment building in the meantime until we have another home built. So, we have downsized tremendously so we had to get a little creative while decorating for Christmas. Related: Christmas Home Decor Ideas 2021 5 Christmas Decorating Ideas for Small…

Christmas home decor. This year has been a struggle for me to get into the Christmas spirit. We have had a lot going on this year and honestly living in an apartment has me not even wanting to decorate for Christmas. I am embracing my “Bah humbug” side this year. Even though I am not looking forward to decorating our small apartment, I am still trying to get in the Christmas spirit for my boys. The greatest thing on Christmas morning is seeing the magic and wonder in their eyes. So, to get in the Christmas spirit I have gathered a list of Christmas home decor ideas. Related: 10 Christmas…