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 friends and get more hugs, which has been great! The weekends have not been long enough but I think that…
I may have found THE salad for my summer. It has bright flavors from summer berries, some crunch and the plenty of dark leafy greens. I present to you my Green Goddess Chicken and Berry Salad. I started making this salad during Whole 30. For those of you unfamiliar with…
When we created our family giving plan for the year, we chose to support our local food pantry and help address hunger locally. This includes monthly recurring donations and quarterly donations spearheaded by the boys. Food insecurity has long been an issue for many communities and COVID only increased the…
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 spending time outside cultivating our garden. Summer 2018 was our first year here and I mainly spent it taking care…
Summer time is right around the corner and I am very excited about the warmer temps. It’s been kind of cool (upper 60s) this past week in Chicago but the 80s are on the way back to our area. With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it feels like now is…
I never thought that chore charts could bring me so much joy. But, over the past month, I can say that they have truly saved the day. At the beginning of May, we went from a household with two weeknights of activities to one with four consecutive weeknights of soccer…
Hey, everyone! It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in. I really do hope that you’re in good spirits and in good health. These past few weeks have been full of new routines, new commitments and new schedules. All while continuing to juggle work and home responsibilities. Oh, and take…
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 Week begins on May 4 and I’m actually ahead of the game this year! In 2020, I made the decision…
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 it was me. And, it turns out that’s partially by design. Now, there are things that I did to avoid…
There’s no gift that you can get that could adequately measure the love and sacrifices of mothers and mother figures. But, for the women who uplift and shape the future, you can always try. It’s certainly easier when you purchase Mother’s Day gifts with purpose. I’m so excited to share…
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