If you’re feeling inspired to spend a day crafting and creating, gather your materials and give yourself this day to enjoy, explore, and create. In a world that often prioritizes speed and perfection, a day dedicated to handmade joy is a gift in itself.

June is here and it's the perfect time to embrace the fresh, vibrant foods at your local farmers' market! There's nothing quite like wandering through stalls brimming with colorful fruits, crisp veggies, and aromatic herbs. Plus, supporting local farmers feels great and connects you to your community. 

All of our gear seems to multiply when we go camping! I'm sure it's because we are temporarily living in a much smaller space, so all the more reason I like to stay on top of the clutter and have it all organized. Whether you're a seasoned trailblazer or a first-time camper, these hacks are bound to make your wilderness escapade smoother, more efficient, and even more fun. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get packing!

Spring is finally here and that means it's time to start thinking about your herb garden! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, growing herbs is a fun and rewarding way to add some flavor to your cooking and brighten up your home. So what are the best herbs to grow in spring? 

Perhaps this Valentine's Day, if you normally give a card maybe you shouldn't. Let's not do the expected, but instead offer to go for coffee or a walk and give your words in person. If giving a card isn't your style, maybe surprise them this year with one or a handwritten note. I'm excited at the thought of bringing a bright spot in the middle of February to those I love. 

We can celebrate the end of longer, darker days and welcome the sun and longer daylight hours. We can prepare for spring and summer and all the outdoor activities we look forward to. And we can bundle up and get outside anyway, seeking out and soaking up the glimpses of spring and warmer days ahead!

February we are highlighting our new framed art print! Painted with a gouache technique, the flora and fauna of each state are illustrated in a series of all 50 states. The print is available framed or unframed in several sizes to suit everyone's walls and remember your favorite state or vacation spot.

How can we offer little gifts of love to others? This list includes several ideas for each of the love languages: Quality Time, Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Giving of Gifts. Let’s figure out how our friends and family members are wired and what will best communicate that we care about them and they aren’t alone!

I have a long, flat bin that I can slid under a bed or store on a shelf that contains all of my gift wrapping supplies in one place. I keep a roll of tape, a small pair of scissors and all of the things needed to wrap one present quickly or pull a marathon gift wrapping session.

The holidays are already a busy time of year, then we add in the extra pressure to decorate our homes, and then to gather and entertain. Or maybe we don’t feel we can pull it off, so we put it off for another year and feel guilty.

Since I love pizza, we eat it just about every Friday night. Seriously. It is hands down my favorite food. At our house we have Friday Night Pizza Night and over the years that has turned into homemade pizza night instead of ordering out.

Take your lunch packing skills to a new level. Check out my list of must-haves to help you assemble an eco-friendly, portable spread for your life on the go!