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I feel better when my windows are clean. This rarely happens as we have two furry boys who love to put their nose prints on my newly clean windows. Who can fault them when there are so many birds outside. Welcome to my “Help Around the House” page. I in no way claim to be an expert in this area, but I will gladly pass along any helpful house tidbits that come my way.Read More →

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We live in a charming 1940s home with original, unfinished oak hardwood floors. And while these floors are full of character, they’re also long overdue for a professional refinishing. If I could rewind the clock about 19 years to when we first bought this house, refinishing the hardwood floors would have been at the top of my home improvement checklist—before moving in all our furniture and life belongings. But life had other plans. We were juggling a move, managing tenants eager to move into our previous home (side note: being a landlord was not for us), and saving every extra dollar for a much-needed kitchenRead More →

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Welcome to my “Currently Reading” page. Okay, it may be a past favorite as well. Sometimes when you read a book, you just want another person to jump into that new world as you did. I read a lot of different types of books. I like to feel hopeful at the end of a story. So, if you’re looking for a serious, sad tale you probably won’t find me writing about it here. Hope you find a few new favorites here, I’m always happy to add a new “to read” to my list.Read More →

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I truly love to read. I’m a regular at our local library and so grateful for the incredibly efficient share-a-book lending system between nearby libraries. It lets me request books to my heart’s content—dangerous, but wonderful. I also keep a very unorganized list of books I want to read. If I see a recommendation online or hear about a book that sounds interesting, I usually just screenshot the cover and hope I remember why I saved it later. Not exactly a system… but it works. Many years ago, when my now 15-year-old daughter was still a tiny little thing, I read my very first KateRead More →

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I always think I have a favorite season, but when one season blends into another, I am so excited to say “Hello”. This page will be dedicated to those times of year, getting ready to plant some spring plants, a little summer lake time, fall football and chili, and wrapping up the year with beautiful blankets of snow.Read More →

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A Budget-Friendly Way to Start Your Garden Spring is slowly waking up, bringing those sneaky warm April days that make you want to plant something — anything. This year, I decided to try growing flowers from seeds for the very first time. Full disclosure: I do not have a green thumb. Not even close. But I’m taking baby steps and learning as I go. And honestly? It’s becoming a little addictive. Starting Small (Because I’m a Beginner) So far, my seed-starting journey has been a mix of hope, trial, and a tiny bit of luck. My marigold seeds? Let’s just say there’s currently one braveRead More →