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Have you ever considered exploring Clear Lake, Iowa? We just got back from our second trip to Clear Lake. It’s become a sort of tradition the past couple of years for my parents to gift us a family getaway for Christmas. They rent a lake house/cabin up there for a week, and we go and spend some time together as… Read More
I’ve been letting dust collect on an old rug that was left behind at our duplex a few years ago. While being a landlord has its challenges at times, finding treasures left behind like this is a definite perk! I knew just by glancing at it that it was very cool and likely, a true vintage rug. I’m still looking… Read More
Whew! We are so excited to have this phase done for our Old Basement Refresh because now we can start to use the space again and it is looking migh-tee fine (If I do say so myself)! If you haven’t read it yet, you can go see all that we accomplished in Phase One here. It’s taken a lot of… Read More
We started a major house renovation last fall. Part of that project allowed us to gain interior access to our old, original basement (our house was originally built in 1896!). Prior to the renovation, we only had access to it from the outside. That wasn’t very convenient. Now that we’ve created access from the inside of our house, we decided… Read More
I thought it’d be best to do a FAQ post to answer all the questions regarding Monthly Shopping Trips. That way it’ll all be in one spot for future reference, too! There’s a lot that goes into a Monthly Shopping Trip (MST). It can definitely be overwhelming when you’re just starting out. After shopping this way for over a year… Read More
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
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
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
