If you don’t use harsh chemicals and you live in a tick-laden area of the country, you need this homemade tick repellent recipe! In Tennessee, we have lots of woods and high grasses, and lots of ticks. Not only do they attach to our dogs, they tend to seek out any human who travels their way….
Years ago when my kiddos were little, I created what would become our Advent Countdown to Christmas Calendar. We had homeschooled for a few years but then the two oldest spent a year in public school. That Christmas break lasted for only one week and my heart was so sad to not have them at…
Sweet Spring is awakening, and all of her sweet little flowers too! What better way to celebrate than to bring a bit of beauty indoors with these delicate eggshell vases that you can fill with a tiny bouquet of wildflowers. This fun, foraging craft is easy to do and will add a bit of lovely…
Terrariums can seem like a daunting, complicated project, but our Simple Woodland Terrarium only takes a few minutes from start to finish! We’re not keen on complicated projects, so finding simple inspiration is important. Our family loves nature study and loves to bring our finds inside. This terrarium was born out of the observation of…
Winter. A lovely time of holidays, parties, sitting cozily next to the fireplace drinking hot chocolate…a time that can also be cloudy, cold, rainy and for some, downright depressing! One of our favorite ways to cheer up a dreary day, combat sickness or help defeat winter blues is using essential oils. Here are our top…
We’re never particularly fancy decorators, but we DO absolutely love to create a space of warmth and beauty. Many times that means flowers for table decor, in windowsills, and on bedside tables. But what about when we don’t have flowers? Here’s a simple table decor that we use a lot. Simply take similar items and…
