I love every reason to have lots of people over for a large, delicious meal. But Easter ranks pretty high on my favorite holiday list.  I love it that people are dressed up in pretty pastel colors, flowers are blooming and there are usually yard games that happen.  Unfortunately, Eas…

A few years ago, when my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 bladder cancer as a healthy, nonsmoking, 51 year old male, I became really interested in the effects of the chemicals and toxins we expose our bodies to on a daily basis. At this time, I was using the same products we used growing up ( Mrs. Me…

It's hard to believe that our baby boy will be here in around two weeks or less. I feel like these last months have the longest months, but also the quickest months ever. It's weird to think about these last few days are the last times of just Justin & I. There won't be another tim…

I know there's only like four people who actually read this "blog" and I'm super grateful! It gives me an outlet to show some of the projects we've been working on in our house, but also a place where I can refer back to things that I've tried and want to keep using in our…