February went fast, as always, with its 28 days and cold temps. Thank goodness. It's not my favorite month, despite the focus on love and...

It's month three of my 12 Months of Tidy! After a small space last month, I'm taking on our kitchen and adjoining bathroom. This space...

I’m ready for the new season and it starts with a spring mindset to combat the long, cold and dark winter days. Last week we experienced...

If you like books about books, have I got a book for you! Hint: Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of the main characters and the story takes...

Earlier this month, I shared how I was updating and maximizing our guest/kids bat hroom. T hat post was on the first of my three-step...

Spring is around the corner, and in preparation, I’m tackling a few things around the house. They’re indoor projects that have made a...

Ariel Lawhon's The Frozen River may be one of the best books I'll read in 2025. It's a fictional novel based on the life of Martha...

A few weeks ago, I did a quick recap of my 24 for 2024 . A few successes, and a lot of failures, but I was happy with accomplishing even...

We are always interested in sharing our blog with new writers. If you have expertise or interest in a new craft or family-related topic,...

It's a day of love, friendship and kindness. While it's still unbearably cold in the Midwest where I live, a little celebration during...

Soup season is here! Devour this yummy one courtesy of Good Housekeeping ! Ingredients: 2 3/4 lb. of tomatoes 8 cloves garlic, smashed 1...

Emotions and sentimentality are often best expressed with words. I enjoy a good love poem and below are three that I think are...

New year, new topics! We shared a lot of helpful content this month, so if you didn't catch it all, here's a quick summary. We shared a...

If you're following along with my 2025 project, 12 Months of Tidy, I'm diving quickly into month two! Last month was probably the biggest...

Let's start the week with love! I've updated the And She Writes Valentine's Day Playlist for 2025 ! The compilation has it all —recent...

I love a good lip sheen. I received Rhode’s Lip Tint for Christmas and it’s been one of my favorite gifts! With a smooth finish, it...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we know you want to make it a fun, sweet holiday for your kiddos! Here are a few fun...

Emma Grey's debut novel The Last Love Note will most likely be one of my favorite books in 2025. It touches on the themes of grief,...

Continuing my 12 Months of Tidy project, I'm back with the second and final update on our basement. As I mentioned in my earlier post ,...

My word for 2024 was BOLD . I wanted to move outside of my comfort zone and achieve personal and professional growth.  I've accomplished...