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A mom of three teenagers, a teacher who loves her job, a homebody who takes her couch very seriously, and a woman on a mission to find value in everything. Pull up a chair.
End of Year Teacher Life: The Last Stretch
The end of the school year is equal parts exhausting and exhilarating. Here is what the last stretch actually looks like from inside a classroom.
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Sending E to College: Every Dorm Essential and Where We Found It
My oldest just graduated and is heading to college. Here is everything we found to get her dorm room ready, and where to find it all.
Summer at Home: Our Favorite Backyard and Indoor Finds This Season
We are homebodies through and through. Summer means backyard time, movie nights, and finding every possible way to be comfortable at home.
My Spring Home Refresh (Without Spending a Fortune)
Every spring I get the urge to refresh something in the house. Here is how I do it thoughtfully and without going overboard.
Our Disney Packing List: What We Actually Use vs. What We Regret Bringing
We have been to Disney more times than I can count. Here is our tried and true packing list and what we have learned along the way.
A Post About Carmy, Because He Deserves One
Carmy is picky, dramatic, and the most spoiled dog in Arkansas. A love letter to our dog.
What I Read This Winter (and What's Next on My Nightstand)
Nothing beats a good book and a blanket in January. Here is what I worked through this winter and what is next on my nightstand.
Holiday Home on a Budget: How We Decorate Without Going Overboard
I love a beautifully decorated home for the holidays. I do not love spending a fortune on it. Here is how we make it work.
The Home Organization Products I Come Back to Every Single Year
I am a homebody who cannot function in a cluttered space. These are the organization products and methods I come back to every single year.
Fall Classroom Reset: How I Set Up My Room Every August
Walking into an empty classroom in August and making it feel like home for 30 kids. Here is my full process from start to finish.
The Teacher Supplies I Buy With My Own Money (And Why I Don't Mind)
Yes, teachers buy their own supplies. Here is my honest take on what I buy, why I buy it, and why I do not regret a single dollar of it.
Back to School With Three Teenagers: What This Season Actually Looks Like
Three kids, three completely different situations this school year. Here is what back to school actually looks like in our house.