I really hate to admit it, but homemaking has been taking a slide lately. Winter is usually hard for me and I suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and have also taking on more than I can chew with obligations over the past few months. Although I’ve already made some changes to focus on what’s …
February 2020
Themed Easter Baskets for Kids
In my family, it’s actually tradition to do an Easter egg hunt instead of single Easter baskets. The kids run around and find little chocolate eggs, bunnies, and small toys that are hidden around the house. These get placed inside their Easter baskets so they eventually do get filled. But, I know that’s not the …
St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookie Recipe
I love making sugar cookies, especially holiday themed ones. There’s something oddly cathartic about rolling the dough, carefully cutting out cute shapes, and then decorating them. No matter what you do they always turn out cute! This St. Patrick’s Day sugar cookie recipe has an extra Irish inspired kick: Anise spice. Why anise seed? Irish …
50+ Things to Declutter RIGHT NOW
Are you overrun with stuff in your home? Or maybe you’re trying to reduce the amount of clutter while you spring clean? Either way, these things to declutter right now will get you started with the clutter-free bug and well on your way to having a tidier home. 50+ Things to Declutter RIGHT NOW Sometimes …
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Decorating Easter eggs is one of the best parts of getting ready for Easter. In my house, I like to dye Easter eggs naturally with the kids. You never know what’s in those dyes sometimes and it’s better safe than sorry when you’re working with little ones. Growing up, we used to make the Ukrainian …
Birthday Party Places For Your B-day Bash
Getting ready to celebrate a birthday? Whether it’s your special day or your kid’s, throwing an at-home birthday party can be a chore. If you’d rather take it out of the house, then you need to find some great birthday party places to host your party! Here’s some ideas to inspire your venue choice. It’s …
15 Boho Wedding Dress Ideas to Inspire You
Still haven’t decided on your wedding dress and looking for inspiration? Or maybe you want a bohemian wedding dress but are still undecided on the perfect style? These boho wedding dress ideas are here to inspire you for your wedding or just to admire. 15 Boho Wedding Dress Ideas In my opinion every bride is …
The Best Wedding Planning Workbooks
I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with workbooks. To be honest, it started in early childhood with those educational ones. Since then I’m overjoyed when I can find something to fill out. That includes wedding planning workbooks! The Best Wedding Planning Workbooks If you’re like me, you’re probably already considering one. Or maybe …
Questions to Ask a Wedding Caterer
For a lot of weddings food is one of the most important parts of the wedding reception. It’s not something you want messed up! That’s why you should have a list of questions to ask a wedding caterer when you meet with them. Just like hiring anyone else in life, this is an interview! The …
How to Set the Perfect Wedding Date
I was chatting with a bride to be the other day and I asked her “What’s the most challenging thing about planning a wedding, in your opinion?”. Here I thought I’d get some response about staying on budget, getting organized, or booking services but no. She said, “Setting the Wedding date”. How to Set the …