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A Few of My Favorite Things 2019

December 6, 2019 - 6 Comments

There was a good portion of this year where I couldn’t light a candle due to a little bit of PTSD from the cabin fire in February. Not that a candle caused the fire, just that I was so worried …

DIY, Projects

Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting

December 5, 2019 - 13 Comments

This post is sponsored by 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect Hearing Protector We shared some office progress a couple weeks ago, but every day, we work on it a little more. Hang lights! Hang a picture. Hang a TV. Load up the storage. …

Projects

Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.

December 3, 2019 - 50 Comments

What was the total cost? Can we see real numbers? How close have you stayed within budget? I can’t share the total cost, because we aren’t finished yet. But I’m happy to share a few insights around this subject. Before you …

DIY

We’re Moving Out Today

December 2, 2019 - 18 Comments

Our family is moving into a hotel for a couple weeks starting today. (Willow is coming, too!) We looked at Airbnbs, month to month rentals and a hotel that allows pets seemed to be the biggest bang for our buck …

Recipes

Dairy Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn (Also Gluten Free, Vegan)

December 1, 2019 - 17 Comments

Early in our marriage, I would make caramel corn every week or two. It started off pretty simple and straight forward, but I wanted to switch things up so I started experimenting. I landed on a combination of chocolate and …

Gift Guides!

12 Things You Should Buy on eBay

November 30, 2019 - 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by eBay. “Have you checked eBay?” Chris and I say this all the time before we make major purchases, and this time of year we realize A LOT OF PEOPLE are making major purchases. So this …

Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

November 29, 2019 - 8 Comments

We are starting into an interesting chapter of our lives where our oldest is becoming less interested in the toy aisle and asked for a water bottle and a video camera for Christmas (what?!). Our youngest is most happy with …

Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Empty-Nesters

November 28, 2019 - 2 Comments

Ah, Empty-Nesters. Mom and Dad. Grandma and Grandpa. They’re famously tough to shop for, and yet — it seems they need so many new things! (How old is dad’s robe? When’s the last time mom updated her luggage?) Show them …

Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Entertainer

November 27, 2019 - 2 Comments

We love to have people over. We have sort of an open-door policy when it comes to dinner time. But we still marvel at friends and family members who are *perfect* hosts and hostesses. You know the type: Their home …

Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

November 26, 2019 - 13 Comments

1. High-rise flannel joggers Pajamas, but make it fashion. These. Are. It. Put together. Comfortable. Perfect for a girls overnight or a lounge-y saturday (or Tuesday!). Got them and plan on staying in my pajamas a little longer with no guilt. $28.80 …

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