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So I’m one of those people that refuses to decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. Anyone else with me? I think it’s because I view Thanksgiving as an autumn holiday, and I want to give my family plenty of time to appreciate and celebrate it before moving on to the next holiday. As […]

Thanksgiving is almost here in the US, and whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with family, Friendsgiving with friends, or simply having a nice autumn-themed dinner party, herbs can be incorporated into your festivities in a variety of different ways from food to drinks to table decor and gifts! Below, I’ve gathered some fun herbal autumn-gathering inspiration […]

I’m not a big gem person. I think they’re pretty, but I don’t really know a whole lot about them. My kids know more about gems than I do. Gem mining is one of their favorite things to do—in real life and in Minecraft ?, and they love studying earth science because they get to […]

As soon as September hits, I’m ready for the onslaught of the pumpkin spice season. You won’t find me with an expensive drink from that large coffee shop chain in my hand though. I’m all for the occasional treat, but honestly, the coffee shop drinks are so syrupy sweet, I can’t even enjoy them. Instead, […]

So… did you catch that little rhyme in my blog post title? Snazzy, right? I should be a poet… or a children’s book author… or not. Anyway, I thought that I’d break out of my normal and give you a little glimpse into my week this past week through some photos. Hope you enjoy!