Contentment: (noun) feeling of being happy or satisfied. (Oxford Dictionary) It’s easy, on social media, to assume everyone else has it all together and is living the life of their dreams. It’s easy to assume that behind perfectly magazine cover-worthy front landscapes, they are living every day like a highlight reel. The reality is thatContinue reading “Thoughts on Contentment”
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Kate’s 2023 Reading List
As the year 2023 comes to an end tonight, I wanted to share the books I read this year. I have always loved reading – I used to buzzsaw through novels as a kid and teenager, and this year, I tried to get back to it. I can’t dedicate as much time to reading asContinue reading “Kate’s 2023 Reading List”
Mom-Approved Gift Lists for Children
I posted this on my Instagram in early December, but I think, as our holiday rapidly approaches tonight and tomorrow, that this can actually be used for Christmas AND birthdays, so I wanted to make sure it had a more permanent place in my corner of the internet, Look through these and let me knowContinue reading “Mom-Approved Gift Lists for Children”
Easy Last-Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
If you’re searching for a quick, last-minute Christmas gift, I have a few ideas for you! #1: Christmas Tea Gift I actually made these little tea gifts for the Sunday School teachers at church. As the Christian Education Director, part of my job is being a resource and encouragement to our Sunday school volunteer teachers.Continue reading “Easy Last-Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas”
Christmas Memories & Grief
I’ve been very reflective this holiday season, and in the midst of that, I find myself missing my family so much – particularly, my extended family I grew up with in Ohio. When we were kids, we spent every Christmas Eve together. This year, my closest cousin Rachel passed away, and I’m finding myself rememberingContinue reading “Christmas Memories & Grief”
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
My little (big) boy is graduating preschool this Friday! I can’t believe it. It’s teacher appreciation week and graduation week, so we had to do something special for his teacher and his school. We made two super simple and affordable gifts I’m going to share with you below. #1: Teacher Gift AJ’s teacher, Ms. Cassie,Continue reading “Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas”
Personalized Easter Basket DIY
My oldest son, AJ, was gifted a beautiful hand-painted, customized wooden Easter basket five years ago. It was his first Easter, and the gift came from a dear church friend. This Easter, our newest family addition is celebrating his first Easter! I wanted Teddy to have his own customized Easter basket for this year’s (andContinue reading “Personalized Easter Basket DIY”
St. Patty’s Day Paint Projects
It’s the week of St. Patrick’s Day! I guess a good old-fashioned “top o’ the morning” is in order. If you know anything about me, you know I love a good DIY or craft, and it’s made all the better if I get to do it with my son, AJ. AJ and I did twoContinue reading “St. Patty’s Day Paint Projects”
DIY Skateboard Valentine
Valentines Day is Tuesday! If you’re needing a last minute valentine idea for your child’s classroom exchange, I wanted to share an inexpensive craft. Using just snack bags, craft supplies I had at home, and party favors, I was able to come up with a sugar-free, allergy-free valentine idea! I got these finger skateboards atContinue reading “DIY Skateboard Valentine”
Wedding Tips + Tricks – 1 Year After
In honor of our one year anniversary today (12/4/22, wedding on 12/4/21), I wanted to share a few quick tips for a budget-friendly wedding! #1: Decorate your own grocery-store cake. We went to our local Food City and ordered a full sheet cake, half white cake, half chocolate. We asked for it completely plain –Continue reading “Wedding Tips + Tricks – 1 Year After”
Kate with a Twang 