This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own.A little over a year ago we sold our home in the hopes of purchasing our dream farmhouse that had been in my family for over a century. Many times I look back on that process and wonder how it all came together as it did. It was a scary time financially, as we were looking to move from a home we had bought as a foreclosure with a low mortgage - but my husband and I were confident that this was the right move for ... READ MORE
Farmhouse Master Bedroom Renovation : Before & After
Each time I sit down to share our before and after farmhouse renovation, it takes me down memory lane. There are the memories of how far we've come in the last year. (I thought I had blocked out most of the wallpaper removal until today.) There are also the sweet memories of the home as I grew up - and would often visit my grandma and grandpa. I spent a lot of time in this home over the decades. It still seems surreal that I get to live here and raise my boys where their ancestors were ... READ MORE
Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Mrs. T’s Pierogies
I'm always looking for a way to make things easier without sacrificing taste when it comes to recipes . So this week for dinner I made an easy shepherd's pie using Mrs. T's Pierogies. You can say that the shepherd's pie has been Pierogified.Why be creative with a classic recipe? This winter has been long despite the fact it hasn't been our coldest winter here in Ohio. It seems like every time it warms up and the sun comes out, just a few days later we're left with blizzard conditions. ... READ MORE
The Best Homemade Waffle Recipe with Seattle’s Best Coffee
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee®. All opinions are 100% mine.A hot breakfast with the best homemade waffle recipe is something I always desire when I wake up on a cold winter day in Ohio. Living in our old farmhouse, the wood floors are chilly and the air has a draft to it. It's some of the charm of it's history but it can be a bit hard to leave the comfort of our warm bed. So, a warm breakfast is just the thing I want to make for my boys each ... READ MORE
How to Organize School Papers
School papers everywhere? If your answer is yes, then you'll like what I have to share today on how to organize school papers. It was on my priority list a few years back. It doesn't matter how much we move towards digital technology, the kids still come home with papers. After papers. After papers. And who am I to criticize as I still use paper for my daily planner. But the kids' papers? It just gets overwhelming.I am left to decide what do I keep and what do I throw away? And if I ... READ MORE
DIY Barn Wood Shelf
One of the key things when renovating an old home is being ready for solutions to problems - and making sure that they are creative solutions that look good. After sharing our farmhouse kitchen renovation, I knew I wanted to highlight one of our key solutions in the kitchen.Our barn wood shelf has become one of the highlights of our space! And would you believe that I created the brackets that it hangs on!? Sometimes finding the perfect piece is all about being creative.After ... READ MORE
Frozen Fruit Salad
There are few recipes that take me back to my childhood, but when I do stumble onto one I want to make it over and over again. Despite the fact that it's winter, this frozen fruit salad is absolutely a treat to be had. I've never been one to shy away from ice cream when it's 25° F out, so why not fruit salad - frozen.This recipe is incredibly easy to make. And because it's frozen, you can make it days ahead. It hits the mark on all my favorites. Made with strawberries, pineapple and ... READ MORE
Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation: Before & After
The much anticipated before and after pictures from our farmhouse kitchen renovation are here! Thanks for your patience. We moved into the house a few weeks before Christmas and it's taken us weeks to feel settled. We're not decorated completely, but everything is, for the most part, unpacked. I took a break from sharing since pictures of cardboard boxes aren't the most exciting thing ever.If you missed our farmhouse renovation (all 21 weeks of it!) you can see it all here.So, sit ... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars
When it comes to Valentine's Day I like simple. A special breakfast or a unique dessert is the perfect plan in my book. So when I thought about what I wanted to make for my boys this year, cookie bars came to mind. And not just any cookie bar, these are Valentine's Day Cookie bars that not only have chocolate chips, but white chocolate and peanut butter M&Ms. Oh, my. So good.These cookies are moist and delicious and they hold well so you can make them ahead. In fact I made these ... READ MORE
Super Bowl Party for Under $40
I love the Super Bowl for a couple of reasons. One, it's an excuse to have my family over to hang out. Two, I love appetizers. And three, I love a good commercial. My husband would probably tell you that I left out the football game, but after spending so much time watching football this past season, I'm ready to just eat the food and watch the commercials.One of the things about planning for a super bowl party is planning the food! Oh, the good food that can be had. Most years I ... READ MORE
