Peaceful purposeful home
See how we transformed a formerly plain hallway to a small hallway with loads of character with wallpaper, board and batten, built in cabinet, and wood planks. Well this project has been FUN! It’s been a while since I did a home project, and it felt really fun to take on this small project with a big impact. Come on…
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Sharing wallpaper I bought, interiors I’m inspired by, books, favorite recent purchases, and a personal note at the end. This post contains affiliate links, full disclosure here. It hasn’t felt like it here in PA, but this week it *finally* feels like fall. Usually, I’m overloaded with mums and pumpkins by this time of year, but I’m only getting them…
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This kale pesto takes 5 minutes to make and is an easy dip or addition to a meal! A great way to add vegetables to a dinner too! I’m always looking for ways to get my family to eat more vegetables, and especially more greens! We love “sneaking” greens into most recipes with ground meat, and definitely smoothies! This is…
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Showing how we do homeschooling in a small space – and how our homeschool room looks in year five of our homeschooling journey! It’s hard to believe we’re about to begin year FIVE of homeschooling. I’ve shared on Instagram and in a few other blog posts about what curriculum we use, how we built the unit we have in our…
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Here’s the master list of all of our favorite books from this past school year – for our kids ages 5-10. A mix of read-alouds, graphic novels, and picture books. When I asked on Instagram if this post was wanted, I got a much larger response than I originally anticipated! Usually, my book content doesn’t do as well as my…
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Come on in and tour this picturesque New York cottage – walk into the past with this charming building that’s actually just been put up for sale (and sold since I wrote this post!). Affiliate links are used in this post – full disclosure here. Not only does Oak Brook Farmhouse have a gorgeous interior, but it sits on a…
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We have limited budgets, not enough sleep, and big dreams.
Every day is an adventure – and one we love sharing with you.
We’re working on making our fixer upper a home, one project at a time.
I believe in making a beautiful home on a budget, so we can enjoy life with our families in a space that we love. Come see more about us
