Back-to-school season is here, and that means new routines, full calendars, and a fresh start. Whether you’re managing your own schedule, helping your kids stay on track, or both, having a pretty planner makes all the difference. I put together these free printable planner stickers to make organizing your days a little more fun (and a lot more colorful!). In the past, I spent hours creating two separate sticker sets—one for Happy Planner fans and one for Erin Condren users. But after hearing from so many of you, I decided to simplify things this year! I’ve put together three pages…
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Continue ReadingI finally talked my mother-in-law into letting me get chickens. Now, if you know her, you know this was no small feat. She grew up with chickens, swears they’re mean, and wanted nothing to do with them. Eventually, after some serious begging, I promised—cross my heart, hope to cry—that I’d keep them in a run and not let them free-range. Reluctantly, she agreed. Of course, once I had the green light, I dove headfirst into research mode. I picked out a coop and a pretty spacious run. It took us a couple of weeks (and a lot of patience) to…
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Continue ReadingYikes, it has been a week. Where does time go? It’s time for Wednesday Hodgepodge again… hope over to visit Joyce at From this Side of the Pond for the questions each week, answer them and link up your blog for some random question fun! 1. When does time pass slowly for you? When does time past quickly for you? Time always passes so slowly for me when its the workday before vacation or a holiday. It seems like the clock moves backwards! Anything involving my kids – the time moves so quickly. I swear I just brought them home…
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Continue ReadingCraving something bold and flavorful for your next cookout or weeknight dinner? This saucey turkey burger with fresh pico de gallo brings the perfect mix of heat, zest, and freshness. Lean ground turkey gets a spicy kick from the chili sauce, while the homemade pico adds a bright, juicy crunch on top. It’s a lighter take on a burger that doesn’t hold back on flavor—and it’s easy enough to whip up any night of the week. Recipe Highlights Quick and Easy: This recipe is so easy – even easier if you buy turkey patties pre-made! The best part is, it…
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Continue ReadingHappy Hump Day! I cannot believe that the Wednesday Hodgepodge is on Volume 611 this week! I think my first Hodgepodge was in the 200’s! If you aren’t familiar with the Hodgepodge, every Sunday, you grab the questions over on From This Side of the Pond, answer them and link up on Wednesday – an old school linky party! Ready? Let’s go! 1. What’s a characteristic you admire in others? Elaborate. I have a few, but the top one would be resilience. And, I admire it, not because I am not resilient, but because I know how hard it is…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that looks as good as it tastes, this layered salad is about to become your new favorite! It’s colorful, crunchy, creamy, and totally customizable—basically, the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to for potlucks, holidays, or even just a regular Tuesday night. Packed with fresh veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and a super simple dressing, it’s the kind of make-ahead magic that makes hosting (or just surviving the week) a whole lot easier. Let me show you how to put it all together, layer by layer—no fuss, just good food! Recipe Highlights Quick…
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Continue ReadingThis was probably one of the first “real” dishes I ever made. I think I was 12 when I made it the first time. My grandpa and I would spend hours watching Justin Wilson and his Cajun cooking show on cable. He used to always say stuff like, “Wooooeeee thats some good eatins right there, I garontee.” The man had red hot sauce running through his veins. I remember sitting in front of the TV with my little notebook writing down each ingredient. Now, if you don’t know Justin Wilson and have never seen his cooking shows… his measurements were…
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Continue ReadingBuilding this modern farmhouse dollhouse was honestly one of the most fun (and meaningful) projects I’ve ever worked on. It’s more than just a dollhouse to me – it’s a tribute to my grandpa, the person who got me started in this whole dollhouse thing. Growing Up in Grandpa’s Workshop My grandpa was always the coolest guy in my life. He spent hours in his basement workshop, building dollhouses from scratch and kits. I loved hanging out with him, learning how to paint doors, windows, and roofs. As I got older, I even got to help with cutting and sanding.…
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Continue ReadingThese super adorable cute chicks free printable planner stickers make me chuckle! I love their little personalities and faces. I can’t wait to use these in my planner next week for Easter. Speaking of which, can you believe it is almost Easter?! I am so ready for spring and summer, but yikes… this past year has dragged on and flown by, all at the same time! Make sure you grab these cute chicks stickers for your planner and celebrate the Spring weather! You might notice I have changed the stickers based on feedback from my readers. Now, there are more…
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Continue ReadingToday is April Fool’s Day. I thought about playing some crazy prank… taking down the blog or announcing I was running for mayor, but instead I decided to share a funny story about my dad. Many of you know, my dad passed away suddenly several years ago while he was in the break room at work. I miss him every single day. One of our “things” was to play pranks on each other – especially on April Fool’s Day. Every year, I would try to come up with something bigger and better than the year before to prank dad. Every…