This summer I decided to give cold foam at home a try. While we had more leisurely days at home for summer break, I wanted to come up with my own coffee shop treat to get me through all the splash pad and lego building days. I fo…

I rarely make a hot breakfast for my kids as mornings are usually pretty hectic. But over winter break, when we had the time, I tried making oatmeal for the first time in my rice cooker. It came out so good!  I tried a maple and …

I am not sure what to call these little ribbon decorations we made. Garland...tassel...they are similar to wreath ribbons but mine are not on any wreaths. Either way, my daughter and I made these back to school ribbon clusters to…

With back to school right around the corner for us, I got out all our picture books for the kids to look through. This is such a sweet collection and we have added a few more since last year.  With a wide range of ages at our hou…

A common theme in my life right now is in between. I find myself standing in two places.    I shared about feeling in between at the beginning of the summer/end of the school year and I am feeling it again as summer wraps us.   …

I love using bird baths as stands holding hanging flower baskets to add seasonal color while we wait for flowers to bloom at different times. It blooms all summer long and adds height while the rest of the garden grows bigger ove…

I am currently recovering from double carpal tunnel surgery. Everything went really well but the recovery has been harder and has taken longer than I expected. And honestly, being limited with my hands with four children is a cha…

"You're such a homebody."         Yeah... I prayed for this home  and everyone in it.   Everything I've ever wanted  is right here .   - Her Everyday Motherhood

Growing up in California one of my most favorite places was Apple Hill in Placerville. We went many times when I was growing up and then Brent and I took lots of trips during our dating and early marriage years. It is a place c…