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Welcome to the Northwoods
In case you somehow missed it, a huge solar storm this weekend caused the Northern Lights to be seen all over the US. It was pretty cloudy where I live...
Welcome back to part three of my Easter decorating series for 2024! Can you believe that it was already time to spring our clocks forward today? It seems like the...
Debra Schoch is an artist from Michigan known for her whimsical papier mâché folk art figurines. I grew up seeing her pieces decorating our home during the Easter, Christmas, and...
Happy March! It was actually 55 degrees and sunny at one point this week, which is very warm for this time of year where I live. The unseasonable weather and...
Happy New Year! To start off this new year, I’m actually going to go back and do a little Christmas recap. My holiday season was extremely busy, probably like a...
Halloween is over, which means the Christmas season is upon us. I am definitely one of those people who thinks that the Christmas season officially begins at midnight on November...
My sweet boy turned 14! October 11th was our black lab’s 14th birthday, which is crazy since it seems like he was a tiny pup yesterday. Benjamin Junior (or just...
It’s fall, which means it’s harvest time. The growing season is fairly short here, but we managed to grow quite a few fruits and veggies. Check out everything we grew...
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and it’s especially beautiful where I love. Here are some of my favorite parts of being home during fall: The...
WHAT I'M LIKING LATELY
Spring is in full swing around here- the crabapple trees are blooming, it’s been warm and sunny, and my strawberry plants are blooming. Keeping with the spring theme, here are some of my recent spring beauty favorites. Here’s what I’ve...
Welcome back to another “What I’m Liking Lately”! This week has really felt like spring, or even early summer. It was over 70 degrees today, and everything is greening up. Hopefully the nights warm up just a touch more, so...
Hello, and happy Saturday! It’s the start of a new month, which feels like a mini fresh start. I have been doing a bit more journaling than usual, including using some of these start-of-the-month prompts. Here are some of the...
Hello, and happy weekend! It’s starting to look and feel like spring here (fingers crossed we won’t see any more snow). While it’s still much too chilly at night for planting anything outdoors, we have started some Dahlia tubers inside....
Happy Saturday! I got a tiny peek at the northern lights earlier this week. They were definitely weak and the moonlight made it a bit more difficult to capture them, but I managed to snap the above picture on my...
Hello, and welcome back to yet another round up of what I’ve been liking lately! We’re going a little all over the place for this one- from books to clothes to my favorite sweet treat this week. Let’s dive in…...
Hello and welcome back to another “What I’m Liking Lately” post! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter spent with those you love. Our Easter was so fun, and it was really nice to spend some time with family. Without...
Hello and welcome back to another “What I’m Liking Lately” post! It’s odd to think that Easter is just over a week away- doesn’t it seem early this year? If you want to take a peek at our Easter decor,...
Happy Saturday! This week has flown by…. so let’s get right into what I’ve been liking this week, shall we? Here’s what I’ve been liking lately… 1. The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) I watched Taylor Swift’s new concert film this...
It’s almost officially spring, and there’s been a lot of Easter decorating going on at our house this week. Check out some of our Easter wreaths and a fun DIY centerpiece here. Or, check out some of our Debra Schoch...
B E A U T Y
makeup, skincare, & hair
Spring is in full swing around here- the crabapple trees are blooming, it’s been warm and sunny, and my strawberry plants are blooming. Keeping with the spring theme, here are some of my recent spring beauty favorites. Here’s what I’ve...
If you are shopping for your mom’s birthday, Mother’s Day, or Christmas and need some inspiration, look no further. From skincare tools to cozy blankets, this gift guide includes all kinds of self-care gift ideas to pamper your mom (things...
Olaplex is famous for its patented bond-building technology used in its various haircare products and salon treatments. Once salon-exclusive, the brand now offers an array of products to be used regularly at home. I was first introduced to Olaplex by...
Whether on Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok, you have likely seen the “cold girl” makeup look trending this winter. As you can tell by the name, the whole point of the look is to appear as if you’ve been out in...
I have really enjoyed watching the increase in popularity of skincare over the past few years, and have learned a lot in that time about what works for my skin. I have created a pretty solid daily routine for myself,...
It’s officially the time of year when big puffy coats, warm blankets, and humidifiers have to come out where I live. It’s bitterly cold, snowy, and very dry – not so great for my skin! Before we get into my...
This is the first “What I’m Liking Lately” of 2024. I’ve had a good start to the new year, and I hope you have too. Here are a few things I’ve been liking over the past week. 1. Philosophy Shower...
We’re back to listing my 2023 favorites. Today’s topic-makeup! For some context, I am a big makeup lover. I used to be a competitive dancer and taught myself stage makeup by watching YouTube videos. Through this, I found a real...
It’s the start of the new year, so let’s review some of my most loved products from 2023. Today’s focus- skincare favorites! Below I have listed some of my personal favorite skincare products from last year, in no particular order....
READING
Happy official first day of summer! The weather is warm, the sun is out, and it’s time to read some good books. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the lake, or enjoying a quiet afternoon in the garden,...
While we may be taught to never judge a book by its cover, these editions of timeless classics look just as beautiful as the stories inside of them are. From ornate covers decorated with intricate designs to bindings that beg...
If you’re a reader, you have likely heard of Kindle Unlimited, or KU as those on BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram sometimes refer to it. If you haven’t, Kindle Unlimited is Amazon’s reading subscription service, boasting access to over 4 million...
Hello and welcome back to another “What I’m Liking Lately” post! It’s odd to think that Easter is just over a week away- doesn’t it seem early this year? If you want to take a peek at our Easter decor,...
While we are already in the third month of 2024, I don’t think it’s ever too late to start a reading challenge for yourself. If you’re tired of your only annual reading goal being a number of books, then add...
I’m back again with my 2023 favorites. Today’s focus- books! I love reading, and wish that I had more time for it last year. I read 16 books, and these were my favorites (in no particular order). My favorite books...
JOURNALING
Hello, and happy Saturday! It’s the start of a new month, which feels like a mini fresh start. I have been doing a bit more journaling than usual, including using...
Ready to wrap up the month and get ready for a new one? Use these 5 journal prompts to reflect on the highs, lows, and everything in between of the...
Journaling every day can feel like a tall task. Sometimes I don’t feel like I have the time to sit down and write out detailed paragraphs about my day, and...
It’s officially February, which means Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon. Whatever your relationship status, check out these 5 journal prompts to reflect on your ideas about the holiday...
The beginning of a new month always feels like a mini fresh start to me, and I like to reflect that in my journal. If you want to do a...
How is it already the end of January? Time has been flying by so quickly. I feel as if I was just writing down New Year’s journal prompts to start...
I love journaling, and I use certain daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly prompts to write down my thoughts and reflect. However, there are times when I want to mix it...
As a new month begins, it’s the perfect time for a mini fresh start or reset. Journaling can be a great way to reflect, set intentions, and create new goals...
I’ve had a journal or diary ever since I can remember. When I was younger I wrote about my day in school and doodled pictures of my dog and dresses...
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