Hi! Welcome to another keeping it real post. This month, I wanted to write a follow-up post to the February keeping it real post. After I hit publish on The Truth About Being a Mom and 'Having it All', I had a chance to reflect and think. I still stand by what I said. I still think it is impossible for women to have 'it all', but at the same time, I also sort of lied to you in the last ... Read More about Keeping it Real ~ I Lied…Sort of
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Girl Scouts Troop Event ~ Host a Pottery Night
So, you guys know of our love of Girl Scouts, right? I've written quite a few posts of ideas for Girl Scout activities. Today I wanted to share another with you. We are part of a large multi-level troop. That means we have every level of Girl Scout in our troop. I believe we started the year with over 100 girls and leaders registered with the troop. We meet on a weekly basis. Throughout the ... Read More about Girl Scouts Troop Event ~ Host a Pottery Night
How to Make Decorative Pillows
You may have figured out that I'm on a quest to make my house pretty and cute, but I don't have a huge budget. That doesn't stop me. I don't mind a little fun crafting, sewing, or DIYing. I wanted to add a little something to our living room that made it feel like spring. I figured out a super simple pattern for decorative pillows. By purchasing fabric with a 40% off coupon, I was able to get a ... Read More about How to Make Decorative Pillows
IKEA Hack ~ Turn 1 Pillow Into 2 Pillows
You ready for a good IKEA hack today? I love a good IKEA hack...they are so fun! Today, I've got a great way to get pillow forms for decorative pillows for mega cheap. You can do this with any pillow or pillow form, it doesn't have to be from IKEA and it doesn't have to be an official pillow form. A regular pillow for sleeping will work as well. The point is that you can make multiple decorative ... Read More about IKEA Hack ~ Turn 1 Pillow Into 2 Pillows
American Girl Doll Clothes Patterns to Make Isabelle’s Tutu
You know we love American Girl Doll clothes patterns around my house. I found another one to show you today! This pattern is to make a tutu for your doll. I'm sure if you have any AG fans in your house, you are well aware that this year the Doll of the Year is Isabelle. She loves ballet. We thought she should have a tutu. This was actually my younger daughter Pumpkin's idea. She wanted to ... Read More about American Girl Doll Clothes Patterns to Make Isabelle’s Tutu
How to Cook Asparagus
I don't think I've ever been so excited to see spring veggies at the store. Surely it must mean that spring will really come and stay for a while. This winter has been a rough one for many reasons. I'm super excited to show you this lovely spring dish as well as show you how to cook asparagus. Until a few years ago, when we first got a CSA food share, I didn't really love asparagus. It seemed ... Read More about How to Cook Asparagus
Keeping it Real – Toxins and our Children
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. I'm super glad to be bringing you today's post. This is something near and dear to my heart, that I don't talk about often enough on this blog. Today I'm keeping it real and talking about toxins and our children. I know I ... Read More about Keeping it Real – Toxins and our Children
Easter / Spring Mantel
Well, guess what? I get to show you my first mantel with my new made over fireplace! Yay! I'm really excited to show you my Easter/Spring mantel and I'm equally excited to show you the new fireplace (if you hadn't already seen it). If this mantel is any indication of how I'm going to like my fireplace makeover....I'm in love! I think it is a combo of the long, cold, grey winter and the new ... Read More about Easter / Spring Mantel
Easter Crafts ~ Make an Egg Garland in 5 minutes
Oh my goodness, you guys. I have got the cutest and easiest craft for you today. I love Easter crafts and decorating my house for each season and holiday, but sometimes life is just busy and I don't have a lot of time or money to make things cute. A quick and cute 5-minute craft is just the thing!I don't know about you, and maybe this is just my craft disorder, but I was walking through AC Moore ... Read More about Easter Crafts ~ Make an Egg Garland in 5 minutes
Olive Oil and Herb Dip
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian. As always, all opinions and experiences are 100% my own. Do you love good bread? I know I do! My whole family does. You know what is even better than good bread? Good bread paired with a delicious Olive oil and herb dip. I'm telling you, it is so incredibly delicious. I think I could make it my whole meal...I don't, but I think I ... Read More about Olive Oil and Herb Dip