“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Embrace Ice Baths for a Healthier You This Year

    With the new year one of my goals is a healthier me. I know, everyone makes resolutions like this. But your health plays such a critical role in your day to day life, influencing not only your physical condition but also your emotional and mental well-being. Finding small routines that have a proven track record…

  • Effective Strategies for Managing Kids’ Emotions

    I don’t know about you, but as I turn my mind to reflecting over the past year and anticipating the new year, health always comes to mind. Where can I do better so that I can show up the way I want? How can I help my kids so that health is not a struggle…

  • The Power of Magnesium for Better Sleep

    Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with sleep. We all know we need more of it. It is critical for our bodies to be healthy, our minds to work clearly, and for our emotions to stay in their own lane….I’m looking at you Irritability! And yet like many of us sleep can be a…

  • Self Care

    Self Care

    Taking Care of Yourself During Major Life Changes Life is full of big changes and major events—whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new city, or navigating a significant relationship shift. These transitions can be both exciting and overwhelming, often pulling us in multiple directions and leaving little room for self-care. Reflecting on…

  • Establishing Routines to Reduce Dog Anxiety After Moving

    Moving to a new home can be a significant change for dogs, often leading to stress and anxiety as they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings. Establishing a new routine is essential not only for the well-being of your dogs but also for helping them feel secure in their new environment. Dogs thrive on predictability; a consistent…

  • Effortless Family Moves: Essential Packing Strategies

    In my previous post I mentioned that we had moved quite a few times. Sometimes big moves like across the country and sometimes smaller moves around town. The last move was by far the easiest and it was not because I had much time to prepare. We went from having a conversation about looking for…

  • How We Managed a Smooth Holiday Move

    In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, we packed up and moved, eager to celebrate Christmas in our new home. This was our first major move without a baby on my hip. Throughout our marriage, we have relocated numerous times—across town, across the street, even across the country and back. However, this particular…

  • Saying Goodbye: Our Family’s New Chapter Ahead

    We are embarking on a new chapter as we say goodbye to the home we’ve lovingly built over the past 10 years. While this decision comes with a mix of emotions, it’s one we believe is necessary for our family’s future. You’ll witness a blend of new beginnings interspersed with those bittersweet moments of wrapping…

  • Why I Love My All-In-One Washer Dryer Combo

    I really have loved my All In One Washer Dryer Combo. When we needed at new washer/dryer and we were cramped for space we splurged a bit and got the All-in-One unit. We have been using it for nearly 5 years and it really changed the game on laundry. I know some people don’t mind…

  • I have become a wallpaper enthusiast!

    Wallpaper can so quickly transform a space, and it doesn’t even have to be on every wall. Until the last couple years, I had never wallpapered anything. I had a bad view of it and always chose to repaint a room if I wanted a change. But now I am starting to put it everywhere,…