By “it” I mean tranquil domesticity. What’s grace got to do with tranquil domesticity? If you’re here reading this blog, I’ll go ahead and assume you’re “for” tranquil domesticity (the concept—not the blog… I mean… I hope you’re also for the blog…).
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Want to be Oily? Essential Oils: A BASIC Beginner’s Guide
Most everyone who knows me knows I’m a little oily. No, not greasy… ESSENTIAL-oily—meaning I love me some essential oils. I’m an “investigator” by nature, so when I first stumbled onto people touting the myriad benefits of essential oils (at a homeschool conference, no doubt), I began doing my own research. I wish then I’d had a trusted friend to answer all my questions. OR a basic beginner’s guide…
Continue readingThe Grass Isn’t Greener—How to Love the Green, Green Grass of Home. Now.
We’ve all heard the saying about how the grass isn’t really greener on the other side. We usually think of it in terms of what we have versus what someone else has. But it’s also good to remember when comparing our current stage of life with that of the past or future. I want to encourage you to think about how to love the “green grass” that’s right in front of you. In your home. Right now.
Continue readingTD’s Tah-Dah #1: The Back Foyer Redo
Yep that’s right. TD’s “Tah-Dah” #1–the big reveal of the back foyer redo–is finally happening, even though I think I could have used two months–on the tiniest room in my whole house!!
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