Well, this weekend hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Eric and the boys are enjoying a brunch with family at my mom’s house right now–but I am sick at home. I woke up on Thursday with the slightest tickle in my throat and by Friday it was a full-blown cold. I/we had to skip library story time with friends (K was still sniffling), coffee with my dad on Friday and now brunch. Blergh.
Despite the sickness, we’ve been extremely productive. We started Saturday morning by taking all the shelves and drawers out of our fridge, scrubbing them until they sparkled, wiping down the inside of the fridge and shining the outside with stainless steel cleaner. We threw out a bunch of half-used and expired items too. Then we headed to the grocery to restock.… Read More »

Happy first week of school, everyone! I have two kids in preschool now and I’m loving getting back into a routine. I’m someone who thrives when we’re busier and have more structure in our days–it feels like the time flies in a good way, and of course fall is my favorite season.
When Eric and I moved into our first apartment together after college, I realized I had no idea how to create a homemaking routine or manage a home at all. How often should you vacuum? Clean the shower? Wipe down the counters? #clueless
2022 was a year of change for our family. We traveled all over the country and world, sold our first house, almost moved abroad and added a third baby boy to the crew.
Hello friends! I’m back after a long break (more on that soon). And what better way to start off the autumn and new school year than with a cute little DIY? I’ve been working on lots of crafts and home projects while I’ve been gone–and this home management binder is one of my favorites!…