My daughter and I took a National Parks battlefields and historic sites trip a few weeks ago. We both love all National Parks and are history buffs, so we planned our trip to visit some of the eastern US battlefields and historic sites. Neither of us have been to any of these sites before and only she has visited one of the states we went to but that was when she was very young with her best friend. Our travels {Read More}
St. Charles Missouri Day Trip
July 19, 2019 by 5 Comments
St. Charles Missouri Day Trip Anyone else doing a staycation this year? My husband started a new job, so no traveling for us this summer, other than a day trip here and there, which is fine. I really need to just relax and refocus anyway. Guess I’m long overdue to just kick back for a spell. My daughter and I started doing day trips last month. We went to the Saint Louis Zoo. We plan to go back and see {Read More}
Fall Decor Tin Can Flower Vase
September 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fall Decor Tin Can Flower Vase If you’ve been visiting my blog for any length of time, you know I love easy projects made with tin cans. And have I got an easy and really pretty one for you today! It takes under five minutes from start to finish. First, I need to ask – Do you like baked beans?
Heartwarming Movies & Favorite Finds : August Edition
August 22, 2018 by 12 Comments
Heartwarming Movies & Favorite Finds: August Edition Generally, I start out my favorite things posts with favorite finds, but this month I want to start with movies … and I watched quite a few movies that tugged at my heartstrings. Mary & Martha Starring Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn, Sam Claflin Mary and Martha is a heartwarming movie about two women who both lose their sons from malaria in Africa. I don’t think it’s a true story, but it was enough to {Read More}
Favorite Finds, Movie & Music Recommendations: July Edition
July 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
Favorite Finds, Movie & Music Recommendations: July Edition I have really come to enjoy sharing my favorite finds and music and movie recommendations with you each month. My hope is that you’ll discover something new that you’ll enjoy as well! Favorite Finds: Since it’s summer, I’m loving travel and geography theme pillow covers! First up, this Happy Camper pillow is so cute and at $2.89 (including shipping), it’s a steal! I love this set of four Geography Theme pillow covers. They are {Read More}
Visiting Family +10 Fresh Farmhouse Style Decor Ideas
May 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
10 Fresh Farmhouse Style Decor Ideas to Renew Your Space We got home from helping our son and his wife move to New Mexico almost 2 weeks ago and I’ve been meaning to share a few photos ever since. I also have a great round-up of farmhouse style decor ideas because I know it’s fun to update the look in our home with fresh ideas.
Favorite Things and Movie Recommendations: May Edition
May 18, 2018 by 9 Comments
Favorite Things and Movie Recommendations: May Edition I thought I’d try something fun and different this month. I don’t know if I’ll do it every month, so you’ll have to let me know what you think about it. I’m going to share some of my recent favorite things along with some movie recommendations.
A Personal Update
January 1, 2018 by 73 Comments
Happy New Year! I didn’t want anyone to think I’ve fallen off the face of the Earth so I thought I’d give you an update. December was really busy with non-stop therapy and doctor appointments. My sister was here for more than a week and she helped me with cleaning and organization and filled my freezer with many meals ready to heat up which is a huge blessing. My son and his wife came and spent a few days with {Read More}
My Son’s Beautiful Fall Outdoor Wedding
October 19, 2017 by 36 Comments
My Son’s Beautiful Fall Outdoor Wedding I hope you aren’t sick of hearing about my son’s outdoor fall wedding. But if you are, I promise that this is the last post about it … until someone else gets married! 🙂 Hang on, though, because I have a LOT of photos in this post. So I’ve divided into parts. First up, a confession and a shot with my son. The confession is …
Farmhouse Decor Sale
October 13, 2017 by 4 Comments
Tomorrow is the big day when my son get’s married! We have a few small things to get ready, then we’re heading over to the venue to set things up and have the rehearsal. It’s an informal and simple wedding, so everything should be low-key and easy.
