I designed both of our short term rentals with these principles in mind. This home was recognized by Airbnb and placed in the prestigious design category. I like a space to feel like a deep exhale when you walk in. That’s why I design with a neutral palette. During the day, I love it light … Continue reading “7 Interior Design Tips if Your Aim is Cozy”
4 Things- Something hilarious, something cool, something I’m looking forward to, and something I would definitely do!
Hi friends! I’m having a blah period week with low energy and no motivation. How are you? School is wrapping up, and as a homeschool mom, I am ready to take a break for summer! Here are a few things to inspire you or make you laugh if you, like me, need a little boost … Continue reading “4 Things- Something hilarious, something cool, something I’m looking forward to, and something I would definitely do!”
Did you know? (food edition)
That if you don’t like regular bananas but you do love plantain, you can eat bananas like this and love them? This is the only way I like regular bananas! Slice thinly, preheat airfryer to 400. Airfry for 9 minutes at 400 and 9 minutes at 250. (Airfryer cooking times may vary) Pull out right … Continue reading “Did you know? (food edition)”
Favorite sad ballads I’m loving
Hi friends! I threw up this evening – it was awful! I can count on my one hand how many times I’ve thrown up in my life. One of the worst feelings ever. So now I’m just huddled on the couch listening to good, but sad, music. One of my best friends and I laugh … Continue reading “Favorite sad ballads I’m loving”
Tips on moving- from someone who does it a lot!
As someone whose husband’s job has us relocating ever so often, I have a lot of tips on how to do it well and thrive in your new community! We have lived in Carnation Wa, Keyport, Wa, Kennewick, Wa, Richland, Wa, and Hillsboro, Or. We are a homeschooling family, so that makes it possible for … Continue reading “Tips on moving- from someone who does it a lot!”
Life’s little dilemmas- what to use on a burn immediately, what my dentist recommends for teeth whitening, and the first book to read to your kids when they ask “Where do babies come from?”
Hi friends! Hope your week is winding down and you have some relaxing weekend plans to look forward to. Here are a couple cool things I love- Using lavender oil on a burn immediately I learned this tip to use lavender oil from my once a personal chef and recipe book author sister in law, … Continue reading “Life’s little dilemmas- what to use on a burn immediately, what my dentist recommends for teeth whitening, and the first book to read to your kids when they ask “Where do babies come from?””
The 2 funniest kid’s books we’ve ever read
In the 10 years of being a mom, I have read thousands of books with my kids. We have read so many because I hate rereading books. We pile bags full of books from the library, read everything once, and go back and repeat the process all over. These books below are the ones that … Continue reading “The 2 funniest kid’s books we’ve ever read”
3 Foodie Finds- a no cook dinner, a popsicle to try, and a food rule to elevate your meals
Hi friends! I am really enjoying all this sunshine in Washington state. I’m eating a lot of yummy fresh things as the weather warms up. I’ve also always been a lazy foodie, so the less time I have to spend in the kitchen, the happier I am. Which brings me to the first obsession- 1. … Continue reading “3 Foodie Finds- a no cook dinner, a popsicle to try, and a food rule to elevate your meals”
3 actually fun things to do with your preteen kids (that you’ll enjoy too)
There’s that age when kids outgrow mostly all their toys besides the occasional leggo build, and it’s just screen time or doing fun things with friends that’s left. Are you in that season too? If you’re anything like me and you’d rather stare at paint drying than do most kid related activities with your kids, … Continue reading “3 actually fun things to do with your preteen kids (that you’ll enjoy too)”
If you don’t marry a man who’s BORING, you’re doing it wrong.
My BEST piece of relationship advice from someone who wrote a relationship column for ten years, wrote a relationship book for teenage girls, and has been happily married for fifteen years- If you don’t marry a man who’s (errs on the side of) BORING, you’re doing it wrong. You know what’s boring? Responsible is boring — … Continue reading “If you don’t marry a man who’s BORING, you’re doing it wrong. “