It’s been awhile since I’ve come on here to write. Such is life. And what a crazy past year we have all had. We sure made the best of it though and were able to make some good progress on moving forward with our new farmhouse build. We break ground hopefully in the spring but … More Newest Additions After A Long Hiatus
This little town sure has made a comeback. I remember coming up here years ago to vacant buildings and nothing much to stop and see/do before you head into the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Now there are restaurants, gift shops and even a brewery. I’ve highlighted a few things to do in the area … More Grand Marais
We are back from vacation and back to reality. Back to alarm clocks and routine. Back to traffic and crowds. But man did we make some amazing memories. Thought I would share my Mackinac Island to-dos so you can have a few ideas to try out when you book a trip up there. And you … More Mackinac Island To-Dos
23 YEARS: I dont think many people have a tradition that has lasted as long as this. What started out back in 1995 as a family vacation to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan turned into a long-standing tradition with my relatives and siblings. And what a fun ride it has been. I still remember the … More 23 Years of Exploring the U.P.
Our flower stand is FINALLY open!!! This whole process is such a labor of love. Last summer, my hubby went and picked up an old truck bed trailer after I had saved an inspirational image of how I wanted my flower stand to look like someday. It all just fell into place. He fixed … More Flower Season 2019
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written on here. These seasons of life have had their ups and downs, yet I keep finding myself drawn back to this blog and wanting to write again about life, motherhood, … More Back to the Good Stuff….
This post may contain affiliate links. I am such a sucker when it comes to tradition. The smallest thing can become such a big part of our holidays. That’s how life should be though. Small moments that at the time might seem insignificant but can turn into traditions that you can pass down. I’ve come … More Holiday Traditions
This post may contain affiliate links. Amazon has been my go-to for early holiday shopping. With quick delivery (thank you Prime!) and a huge selection of products, I’m just about done with my Christmas shopping because of it. I wanted to round up a few books that we are currently loving or ones that I’ve … More Favorite Amazon Holiday Books for Children
Part of my love for Michigan is that we are surrounded by some of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. That alone blows my mind. We beat the heat this past weekend at Lake Michigan and it was so nice to see families out enjoying themselves. Enjoying one of the best parts of this … More {Great Lake State}
Oh motherhood… I used to be someone who would remember every birthday/anniversary/half birthday/holiday. It’s just not my life right now. This season is all about keeping my toddler alive and keeping our house in semi-working order so we can get through another week. And I think I’m doing a pretty good job most days. It … More {Seasons}
I just love 3 day weekends. That extra day makes all.the.dfference when you struggle to get everything done on the weekends. We played outside. We picked flowers. We took tractor rides. We ate donuts. And we loved every second of our time together. These long weekends leave me recharged and ready to take on the … More {Labor Day weekend Round-up}
Feeling extra grateful for all of the blessings in my life. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and not stop to appreciate the little things, by I am trying my best to do so. From the kindness of a stranger to the little things my husband does around the house, these … More {Gratitude}
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