Okay, who used to penpal?! I was telling Audrey recently how I used to write to my cousins, friends and grandparents. It was the best feeling getting letters in the mail and even felt so cool sealing the envelope and sending one out!
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Friday Favorites (02.28.25)
Happy Friday and happy last Friday of FEBRUARY! I cannot believe how fast the month flew by and am just so tickled March is here. We are one step closer to spring – I can smell it in the air and hear all the beautiful bird songs all around us! I told the kids on the way to school today – we are almost out of it. Out of winter and back to days of sunshine and outdoor play – we are so ready!
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
Day in the Life 02.25 – Weekend Edition
Good morning and happy Thursday! After dealing with annoying issues, I’m back to blogging and can upload pictures again… yay!
Today, I’m sharing a day in the like – weekend edition – from a couple weeks ago! It was a pretty boring day, but I had it on my calendar, so let’s jump in!
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What’s Up Wednesday [02.26.25]
It’s the last Wednesday of the month, and that means- MY FAVORITE POST! I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers Mix & Match Mama and Sheaffer Told Me To to share what has been happening around here!
I was having some storage/hosting issues on my website, and would appreciate any advice on this topic! What platform do you love if you blog and does it give you enough storage (i.e. cloud, etc). Site hosting is getting expensive, so I want to make sure I’m making the right decision so I can continue blogging!
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Hi! I haven’t been able to post as I’ve been having issues with my host and storage. I would LOVE to hear if there is a website or hosting service you fellow bloggers are using and LOVE?! I need more storage and am looking into platforms with more storage capacity at a REASONABLE price!
Will resume with regularly scheduled content as soon as it is fixed…..
Talk soon!
Continue readingFriday Favorites (02.14.25)
Good morning, and happy Valentine’s Day! It’s so awesome when Valentine’s Day lands on a Friday – mostly if you plan on doing something this day and get a sitter, lol! I think our day will involve hanging with the kiddos and doing our favorite tradition annual Valentine card reading! Andrew’s dad used to do this When he was a kid, now we torture our own kids lol the Valentines day card reading Andrew opening everyone of the kids Valentines and reading them in a cringe voice acting as if the note on the Valentine is from a legit crush lol it is torture ha ha!
The kids are off for another 4 day weekend! What a life!
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
Prime Time – Recent Amazon Purchases – February ‘25
Hey, hey, hey and happy Tuesday! My gosh have we had a brutal winter of cold this year! I was looking at the forecast- really wondering when I can stop out into the garden and work on some things and I’m not sure the ground will ever thaw! Let’s pray the weather starts taking a turn!
Today, is Prime Time Tuesday where we take a look at some of our Amazon purchases this month. Since it’s Valentine’s Day week, most of my purchases this month have to do with a craft I plan to do for JP’s class party!
So let’s have a look at our Amazon this month!
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Friday Favorites (02.07.25)
Another week and another week filled with no school for the kiddos! These kids have had a good run here and are upset to go back to school for ONE MORE DAY. I told them, it’s literally Friday, the weekend is here, but they gave me a hard time this morning.
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
Helpful and Flexible Home Cleaning Checklist
Happy Tuesday! Today I am re-sharing my cleaning checklist because I use it every single day! In an effort to keep up with things around the house and not get TOO overwhelmed, I put together a thorough home maintenance schedule based on combining multiple cleaning checklists.
I shared in my Motherhood Monday post today, that I need small achievable goals and this cleaning checklist allows me flexibility and a realistic approach to taking care of our home.
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Friday Favorites (01.31.25)
IT’S FRIDDDAAAYYY – and it’s about to be February! Okay, I know people joke about January being so long, but honestly IT IS! New Year’s Day feels like forever ago?!
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
What’s Up Wednesday [01.29.25]
It’s the last Wednesday of the month, and that means- MY FAVORITE POST! I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers Mix & Match Mama and Sheaffer Told Me To to share what has been happening around here!
I am so happy to be back blogging! These are my favorite posts and I love reading other bloggers as well!
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I debated sharing this blog post today – not sure why I was so on the fence, but I finally decided to hit publish. Is this post boring and random, probably, but I’m doing it anyway!
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Friday Favorites (01.24.25)
It’s Friday!! The weekend is here again? HOW??! The kids had two days of school this week, so they are pumped for another couple days off of school yet again!
We are looking forward to a fun weekend – the school is kicking off Catholic Schools week with a paint night and dinner so that should be a fun time for our family!
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
Day in the Life 1.22.25 – Snow Day Edition
Oh my goodness, when I went to clone a former day in the life post, 1.23.24 – Snow Day Edition, happened to be the last one! It’s crazy, how life can be so similar just a year apart. I had it on my calendar to share a day in the life post today and it happened to ALSO be another snow Day edition. The kids have been out of school and truly enjoyed their 5-day weekend…
So, today, we are back in the swing of things and about to share our day yesterday! Hope you enjoy reading along! These posts are like little journal entries for me, and I am so happy I write them because I know someday, I will absolutely love looking back at the good ole days!
Continue readingFriday Favorites (01.17.25)
Happy Friday everyone! Another week down – how are we in the middle of January already?!
I think we are gearing up for a LOOOONNNNGGG weekend and hope I haven’t been hyping the kids up too much… we are expecting some cold temps Tuesday and Wednesday next week – and with MLK day on Monday, I’m thinking a 5 day weekend…
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
All Things Winter Love
Good morning and Happy Thursday! My gosh, it’s been FREEZING cold here and very snowy (consistently), which hasn’t happened the past couple winters. The past couple winters have been very mild and had a lot less days of snow on the ground. I am really enjoying it though.
Today, I’m giving winter all the love in this post. Why I’ve come to love it and appreciate it more. Now, I’m not gonna lie, I start to get really annoyed by the end of February, but for now, let’s embrace the beauty winter has to offer!
So let’s jump into some winter love…
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Prime Time – Recent Amazon Purchases – January ‘25
Happy Tuesday! It is BITTER cold here in northeast Ohio and the kids are going to be bummed to hear, there is school today! I think a “cold day” is on the horizon, but I can’t guarantee anything and probably shouldn’t get the kids hopes up!
Today, I’m bringing back Prime Time Tuesday where we take a look at some of our Amazon purchases this month.
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Recents in Homemaking
Happy Monday, everyone! This past weekend FLEW – not only did I feel it, but the kids felt it this morning! I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to tackle the week ahead!
Today, I wanted to share a recent “project?” I guess I would call it. As I mentioned, my goals for this year are to streamline and simplify. In our house, I made a list of the areas that are CONSTANTLY causing me problems. Want to know what one of the main problem points is?
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We made it to Friday and hustled back into a routine after two weeks of rest, relaxation and pure sloth behavior. I have to say – I’ve loved it – it was much needed and a favorite FOR SURE! Sharing some favorites from the week below!
Of course, I’m linking up with some of my favorite bloggers to share them!
Year in Review (part 2)
I hope everyone is having a great week so far – I personally can’t believe it’s Thursday! Almost the weekend – whoooa hooo!
Okay, so I’m catching everyone up with our 2024 as I abruptly stopped blogging in the spring last year. Today, I’m sharing part 2 of my year in review recap! You can check out part 1 if you missed it here.
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