15 Simple and Charitable Hostess Gifts
I’ve always heard the phrase, “Don’t show up at anyone’s house empty-handed.” So, I was always good for a bottle of wine and, in recent years, a strawberry shortcake from…
Category: Living & Giving
The One Action That Helped Me Get Back on Track
Last month, I found myself in a tug-of-war between a desire to do all of the things and the desire to do none of the things. I was in a…
An Ice Cream Crawl in Naperville
Keeping my boys entertained can be a little bit of a challenge sometimes. They largely like the same things but still there are noticeable shifts in what they want to…
Tue Fab: My July Favorites List
July was the month where it really started to feel like summer. We spent more time outside enjoying our garden and doing fun family activities on the weekends. As a…
Helpful Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit Board
Joining a nonprofit board is an important decision. You’re choosing to invest your time, talent, AND treasure in the future of one specific organization. I applaud you if you’ve chosen…
Tue Fab: My June Favorites List
I have loved everything about June so far. I’ve been doing some personal resetting with Whole 30 and also still tending to my gardens. I’ve been able to see more…
This Is What’s Growing In Our Summer Perennial Garden
I still can’t believe that we are almost in the middle of June. Doesn’t it seem like summer just started? One of my favorite parts about summer these days is…
My Simplified Approach to Teachers’ Gifts
I didn’t need a global pandemic to show me that teachers are under appreciated. But, this past year has kept the issue at the top of my mind. Teachers Appreciation…
3 Changes for a More Sustainable Household
For many, many years, I viewed eco-friendly living as something only for bougie people or very earthy people. Or some combination of the two groups. Basically, I didn’t think that…
Tue Fab: My March Favorites List
March wore me out! I can’t tell if I was truly busier or if I just spent a lot of energy adjusting to new responsibilities. Either way, I had to…
