Sometimes you have to wait for inspiration to strike to figure out a project. We’ve been in our home for 9 years now and I’m starting to see spaces in a whole new light. Maybe working out more regularly is helping my brain after all. HA! Our stairway wall (the wall downstairs that hides the […]
Over a month ago, I finally got enough energy to start working on a new fitness/wellness journey. For weeks, I had been mulling over whether to tackle a new diet, start running, fast, get more serious about these gut health products, or workout a lot. What should I do to be a better Crystal? My […]
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The struggle is real – the Mom struggle that is. Across the world, Moms are putting in the extra work to take care of themselves and their families. We are shouldering it all – working from home, homeschooling the kids, the bills, ALL the meals, and did I mention – ALL THE DISHES? So maybe […]
As you know, I’ve been completing a lot of work on the exterior of our home. It’s been about 2 months and we finally finished our back porch! It wasn’t long ago that I shared the design for the back porch with you. I had started the design process and realized I should map things […]
Essential worker or not, one thing is true and that is that we are all spending more time on the internet, unfortunately even my kids. So what has everyone been doing on the internet and what are people buying? Zoom, Animal Crossing, Facetime games, DIY haircuts, and kindergarten workbooks are some of the trending topics […]
There are a lot of things I didn’t plan this year that have just happened. Some bad things and some good things. Getting things done on the outside was rather low on the list. However, updating our home exterior is one seemingly small project that has turned into a rather big update. A few days […]
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We love our dog, Kipsy, though he isn’t quite a baby anymore. Our family dog, a Maltese, has been a part of our family since he was 8 weeks old. My husband and I remember picking him out and bringing him home, like it was yesterday. Now that he is 12 years old that makes […]
We’ve always been big on creative play in this house. But being stuck inside the house has made playtime that more valuable. Yes, there is plenty of work to be done but I’m a firm believer that playing is just as beneficial for young kids. So, I thought it would be fun if I shared […]
Whether you’re always at home or suddenly find yourself at home more because of world conditions, you may be trying to figure out what to do now. With most unnecessary activities being cancelled, this opens up windows of opportunities or extra time in our schedules. While many must navigate working from home or trying to […]
