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Do you have to attend every game?

It’s August and school starting mean football season at our house. Our 15 year plays football which means he dresses varsity and plays JV. Therefore, fall, school, and football has swooped in and pretty much destroyed my calendar and I assume many others. Believe me, I enjoy football season and look forward to watching myContinue reading “Do you have to attend every game?”

Back to School

In the past two weeks, many of us have gone back to school. For colleges, school starts tomorrow. It’s fun to see pictures on social media of families moving their kids to college and helping them set up their dorm rooms or apartments. A big change for many as they wave goodbye to their childContinue reading “Back to School”

To the State Fair

We are off and running to the Indiana State Fair today. We try to go each year and with football, school, work, life, etc. time is getting away from us. We are hoping for a cool and cloudy weather, low attendance and no traffic (wish us luck). My history with the State Fair goes backContinue reading “To the State Fair”

Too soon?

I admit it, I’m that person. I decorate for seasons and holidays WAY before acceptable time. And guess what, I’m good with it! Christmas is up around November 1. Spring decor is up by March 1. And fall decorating is done and it’s August 6. It you are an early holiday decorator, you are myContinue reading “Too soon?”

Summer House Projects

An update on summer house projects and the commitment to putting holes in our walls… When the summer started, we made a list of house and family goals that we hoped to accomplish. Some of those goals included outside projects like fruit trees, a concrete pad, and patio updated. While some projects in the houseContinue reading “Summer House Projects”

Terrarium 101

Terrariums have become very popular over the past year or two. I love the look and the idea of having a little container of nature in my house. Succulents have become my favorite plants due to the fact that I can keep them alive and they are easy to care for. Terrariums are aContinue reading “Terrarium 101”

Snack Bar Take II

One of our summer projects was to work on a snack bar in our basement for the kids to use when they have friends over, for birthday parties, etc. After a lot of searching on Pinterest, a couple of simple ideas that were cost-effective came to mind. A simple bar, chairs, a mini-refrigerator, some paint,Continue reading “Snack Bar Take II”

Fair 2022

“I came, I saw, I conquered.” Jay Z Another 4-H Fair has come and gone, and we survived. We may not have conquered, but survival is the goal. The fair to me, singles that the summer is almost halfway done which is crazy, because I feel like summer has just started. Time flies… The boysContinue reading “Fair 2022”

Project Dresser

I love working on furniture. It was through my 4-H years that I was introduced to the home environment project that opened up this life-long hobby for me. I love finding vintage furniture and transforming it into something different, purposeful, and beautiful. I can see the possibilities by just looking at a piece of furniture. Continue reading “Project Dresser”

5k Run

Summer Goal: Run a 5k I have not ran a 5k in 10 years and even the 5k I ran 10 years ago, left me sore, unprepared, and exhausted. This summer/this year, I sat out with a number of goals that relate to my health and wellbeing and also our family and home. One ofContinue reading “5k Run”