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8 Excellent Reasons Why Monthly Shopping Trips Work (even during a pandemic)

8 Excellent Reasons Why Monthly Shopping Trips Work (even during a pandemic)

If you’ve been following me for long, you may know that I shop just once a month for all of our household items. This includes groceries, clothing, cleaning supplies, gifts, pet food, etc. You name it, I aim to get it all in just one trip a month. Yes, this may seem a bit daunting to you. And to be… Read More

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Succulent Care and Maintenance for Beginners

Succulent Care and Maintenance for Beginners

If you’re new to the plant lady life, you’ve probably been introduced to succulents! I’m trying my darnedest to get my green thumb skills nailed down! I love the warmth and natural vibe plants and succulents bring to a home. I’ve currently got two houseplants that I’ve managed to keep alive for some time now, but I recently turned my… Read More

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Quick, Easy, and Super Affordable House Upgrade – Spray Painted Door Hardware!

Quick, Easy, and Super Affordable House Upgrade – Spray Painted Door Hardware!

Need an easy DIY House Upgrade? This is a quick, easy, and super affordable house upgrade – Spray Painted Door Hardware! We’re in the midst of a major house renovation. We’re also in the midst of one of the largest pandemics the world has ever seen – COVID-19 – which calls for some serious social distancing. When you mix these… Read More

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A Visit to the Doctor’s Office During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A Visit to the Doctor’s Office During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here’s what you can expect from a visit to the doctor’s office during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’re likely very aware of the growing rise for concern regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the U.S. (and all over the world, really). And of course, one of our kiddos gets a runny… Read More

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A Beginner’s Guide to Repotting a HousePlant

A Beginner’s Guide to Repotting a HousePlant

I’m fairly new to the houseplant game. I’ve got a Snake Plant that’s somehow managed to survive a couple of years in our home. Yay me! I got a steal on a Red Aglaonema (aka Chinese Evergreen) at Aldi a few months ago for just $4! The colorful foliage adds a little pizazz, and I hope to use it in… Read More

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Farewell 2019 – Hello New Decade!

Farewell 2019 – Hello New Decade!

I literally cannot figure out where the time has gone… do you guys know? (insert: dramatic sigh) I don’t know why this is always a surprise every year for me. I’ve got 365 days to countdown to it, and yet it still feels like we just started a new year a couple of days ago. Anyone else? This year has… Read More

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Scrivner House Renovation – Update 12/9/19

Scrivner House Renovation – Update 12/9/19

Wow! So much has happened in the past couple of weeks since I last posted an update. As I’ve gone back through photos for this post, I’m in awe of all that’s been accomplished in such a short time. I left off last time by providing an introduction to our house renovation with lots of photos of the very beginning… Read More

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Scrivner House Renovation – Introduction

Scrivner House Renovation – Introduction

Oh, boy. Where do I even begin? We’ve been considering the options for renovating our home for quite some time. I believe when I went back and looked at notes I’d taken, I began meeting and discussing things with people two years ago. Ugh… it pains me to even write that. But, it’s all a process and big life decisions… Read More

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Big News!🎉 You can now purchase the seasonal Big P Big News!🎉 You can now purchase the seasonal Big Picture Calendar on Etsy! I've opened up my shop to reach a broader audience, and I'd love it if you clicked over to the listing to generate a bit of traffic for me as I get started!🥰 

A note 💌 for my local followers and customers: the listing on Etsy is for the base calendar, digital download, ONLY. I'll still be selling the customized printed versions directly, so that I can personalize to school district calendars and family schedules!🙌 

As I get going, I'll start adding more digital products to the Etsy shop! If you go over and visit the listing, thank you so much! Driving a bit of traffic to the shop early really helps (even if you don't make a purchase)! I appreciate all of you! 

I hope to show up again in stories in the future, but it has been a nice, reflective and productive break. Hope all is well with you and yours!
Feeling all the feels on this gorgeous ☀️ day… I l Feeling all the feels on this gorgeous ☀️ day… I love love, but my new shirt from @lifeisgoodco is also very on brand.🖤 I love me a good loon shirt, ya know?! Hope you’re enjoying your love day…💝😘
Think Spring!🌷 Get your SPRING 2026 Big Picture Ca Think Spring!🌷 Get your SPRING 2026 Big Picture Calendar ordered today! Order 🔗 in bio. Ordering window is open until Wednesday, 2/18!

You can order the Base Calendar (if you like to write things in yourself), or submit an order for a Custom Calendar (if you’d like all your activities and events printed)! Either way, your future-self will thank you! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!☀️🏈
Reminder: your actions don’t need to be loud and t Reminder: your actions don’t need to be loud and theatrical to be impactful. You can do things quietly and intentionally to move the needle. 

- Call your state representatives; make your feelings known. Download the @5calls app, it makes the process VERY easy.

- Get off social media.

- Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. The duality of life as a mother right now is… challenging. Take care of yourself.
Merry Christmas Eve Eve, my friends!🎄 If you’ve be Merry Christmas Eve Eve, my friends!🎄 If you’ve been around a while, you may recall our awkward-family-photo-meets-ugly-Christmas-sweater holiday cards!🙃 Please enjoy this year’s rendition- The Chronicles of Narnia, the Lion, the Witch, and their Wardrobe.

#christmascards2025 #christmascard #funnychristmascard
Switching seasons made easy with the Big Picture C Switching seasons made easy with the Big Picture Calendar!📆 One tip I have for using your BPC and transitioning to the next season: place your new calendar on the backside of your current one! When the time is right, or if you need to add something for your future-self, just flip it around!✨

Just a few more days until we can officially move to the WINTER Big Picture Calendar, but it’s there right when I need it!❄️

I hope you all have a festive and fun Thanksgiving and kickoff to the holiday season this week! Let the cozy vibes commence!☕️🔥❄️

Learn more: The current ordering window is closed for the BPC, but you can find more info on my website, linked in bio.🔗
Final touch on the duplex!✨These floating house nu Final touch on the duplex!✨These floating house numbers finish the exterior off just how I’d imagined it! If you’re looking for an easy, affordable update to your home, try floating house numbers. I’ll be linking in stories.😊 Thanks for following along on the duplex project!

#exteriorpaint #duplex #investmentproperties #landlordlife #exteriorstyle #homeexterior #homeexteriorinspo
It’s time to order your WINTER Big Picture Calenda It’s time to order your WINTER Big Picture Calendar! 📅 This BPC will run from Dec-Feb. Get your order in today (link in bio), and get ahead of your winter planning!

ORDER DEADLINE: 11/19/25

✨The Big Picture Calendar is a large-format, customizable calendar, designed with school seasons and busy family life in mind! It’s a great way to brain dump your life and schedules out at one time, and release a bit of that mental load, one season at a time! 

Reach out for more info! Looking forward to serving you and your family!☺️
Thank God for fall.🫶🏼🍁 Thank God for fall.🫶🏼🍁
Let me paint you a picture.🤣🎨 Gotta give those tra Let me paint you a picture.🤣🎨
Gotta give those tractor tours some love… even looking like a cross between Uncle Eddie and Forrest Gump from my front porch. 🤣 Happy Saturday!
Love a good before and after! Here’s the duplex ex Love a good before and after! Here’s the duplex exterior refresh! Don’t forget to look back and reflect on how much you’ve grown and accomplished, friends!
Day in the Life: Landlord Vlog Come along as I fin Day in the Life: Landlord Vlog Come along as I finish cleaning/prepping this side of our duplex! I’m now at a point where I can list this side of the duplex, and after a few weeks of work painting, cleaning, and refreshing spaces, it’s DONE. It feels so good. 😅#landlordlife #cleaningmotivation
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