This post has been sponsored by Shawgrass, but all opinions are always my own! This blog will explain why we are considering artificial turf for a background playground and what our decision is. When we were house hunting just over a year ago, I knew that we had a few things on our “must” list. A basement, at least 3 acres, and a good space for entertaining. A pool was on our “we really want it” list, but it was not absolutely necessary. We also hoped to find a house that had a playground or ...
Surprise – I’m pregnant!
Surprise - I'm pregnant! Well, I guess it's only a surprise if 1) you don't know me in person and 2) you don't follow me on Instagram or Facebook. But, I'm excited to finally write it down here. I feel like each time I write a blog post, I always talk about how I've been meaning to do this for a while. And it's true - life just seems to get busier and busier and the thoughts that I want to write down stay in my mind until 20 months after-the-fact, ha! Maybe that is stretching a bit (obviously), ...
Hatching and raising chickens and ducks
Well, my homestead dreams are coming true - we finally have chickens and ducks! You know, when we first started "homesteading," I never thought I would get ducks, but the more research I did, the more that I found out about ducks and pest control. They are AMAZING for pest control in the yard *and* in the garden, obviously without harmful chemicals. So, we did it. We jumped in and got 2 ducks, 4 chickens, and then hatched a total of 16 more chicks, and boy has it been a learning ...
9 spots for foodies in Greenville, SC
A full year has passed since our trip to Greenville and I still cannot get over how much fun we had in that beautiful little city. There was so much to do and it is such a great trip to do with a baby. One of our favorite thing to do on all trips is eat...and drink. If you are like us and are huge foodies, here are 9 spots for foodies in Greenville, SC. You will definitely want to check these out if you love food! Map created using Wanderlog, a road trip planner on iOS and Android 9 ...
Things I do to turn a bad day around
Do you know those bad days that seem like they will never end? Let me tell you a little secret: if you have these days, you need to step in and do something about it. Now, I'm not saying that it's wrong to have those days. Trust me - I have them! But, when I do, I actively work to turn my day around because even when you are having the worst day ever, there is *SOME* sort of goodness in it. You just have to find it. When I have a bad day, I search for that goodness and I do a few other things ...
7 ways to reach your goals in the New Year
When the New Year arrives (can you believe it is almost here already?!), it can be an exciting time to set new goals and fresh intentions. Some of us may be setting new goals for the first time, while others may be continuing on the same journey that they have been on this year. Regardless of where you are in your journey, the New Year is a great opportunity to reassess your goals and create new strategies to help you achieve them. Here are some tips to help you reach your goals in the New ...