If there's one thing I know about myself it's that I'm at my best when I have some sort of structure. For work, it's keeping a proper calendar and a to-do list that keeps me on task and on schedule. At home, it's a family calendar, another to-do list, and a cleaning checklist that keeps my home leaning towards tidy. I will never profess to have it all together, most days I don't but these little things do help. Years ago I shared a cleaning checklist that took off on Pinterest. I used it for a ... Read More about Weekly Cleaning Checklist Free Printable
The Best Decorative Baskets for Storage
The number one organizational item in our home is baskets. Baskets are the true MVP around here. They camouflage our day to day mess by safely stowing away our everyday things. We've got baskets throughout our home as organizational tools but they are as functional as they are pretty. I prefer using natural fiber baskets that aren't see-through so I can actually hide our messes. Since it's January and we're all in the mood for organizing I wanted to share some of the best decorative baskets for ... Read More about The Best Decorative Baskets for Storage
Making Home Base – a (re)Introduction
It's hard to believe that I've been coming to this corner of the internet for just over seven years now. In the way that I don't really remember a time before my children, I also don't remember a time before this blog. Blogging for me has been a roller coaster of sorts because it changes with the seasons of my life. Some years are better than others. Some years I have felt on top of the world and others I wonder if I might be suited better doing something else. In all of those years though, I've ... Read More about Making Home Base – a (re)Introduction
The Best of 2019: Highs and Lows
Like many of you, I'm sure, I've been reflecting a lot on the previous year. 2020 seemed to come so quickly and one fact that I've been smacked with over and over is that time keeps going no matter what. If I'm being honest, 2019 was a year full of challenges and change for my family, myself, and even this blog. As a person who isn't always comfortable with change, it's been especially difficult at times. That being said, I'm thrilled to have a fresh start from here. Today's recap reveals ... Read More about The Best of 2019: Highs and Lows
Our Home Decorated for Christmas – 2019
Hello dear friend. This isn't the normal holiday home tour. It's one that comes with a little story of the heart. A story about how it feels to long for something even in the most wonderful time of the year. More than anything it's about finding peace at Christmas time. Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Going into this holiday season I felt melancholy. Missing our old house, our dear friends and neighbors. Decorating a new space is always challenging and our Christmas decorations ... Read More about Our Home Decorated for Christmas – 2019
