DIY Home Projects, Crafting & Sewing
Pregnancy Update – 20 Weeks
I'm just past 20 weeks and I'm happy to share that things are BETTER! The nausea, the anxiety and the fatigue has all gotten better! And please don't say, oh just wait until next month or the month after... don't you hate it when people say things like that? I am...
Doll House Renovation
Do you have any childhood toys that your kids now play with? I have quite a few, some homemade (mostly wood things) and some bought, like ALL my barbies! My parents built this log doll house for my when I was 7 and it's a beauty! Yes, all those logs were peeled by...
How I Survived the First Trimester: Pregnancy After Loss
I wish I was writing this to tell you the big secret on how to avoid anxiety in the first trimester. I wish there was something magical to make all your worry and fear disappear, but the truth is, there is no secret. There is nothing magical. Pregnancy after loss is...
Our Master Bedroom Renovation
Another room, another renovation done! Only took, well I'm embarrassed to admit how long this room took us, BUT it's done and that's what matters now 🙂 We did have some help from my parents with this room as I started it while my husband was away and could only get...
My Favourite DIY Holiday Drinks
For us, winter means warm drinks! I love to enjoy a warm (sweet) drink, you know, like Starbuck's famous holiday drinks, but I'm not about to be buying them everyday! With a little creativity you can easily make your own! I've had a lot of fun experimenting with...
DIY Pom Pom Garland
Ever see something in the store and think, I can make that. If you're a maker like me then you're brain is programmed this way! Sometimes it turns out great, sometimes not so great and sometimes I spend A LOT more money making it myself when I really should have just...
A Very Magical Unicorn Party
We did it! Another birthday party for the books and I have to say, this was the best one yet! I LOVE birthday parties, the planning, the decorating, all the things, except all the stress, haha. For real though. This was the first party where there were no freak outs...
The Best Salsa Recipe – For Canning
You guys keep asking for my salsa recipe, so here it is! I got it from an older gentleman that I worked with years ago and it seriously is the best salsa recipe! Well, at least it is in my opinion 🙂 This is a cooked salsa recipe for canning. We eat it all winter long...
Everything You Need to Know About Beeswax Wraps
I've been using beeswax wraps for about a year and I figured it's about time I share with you all the things. What they are, why I switched, how to make them, where to purchase them, how to clean them, what I like about them and what I don't like about them! So here...
What’s New In My Kitchen: Summer Preserving, Mushrooms + More
I'm overdue for a new "What's New In My Kitchen" series! Although summer is usually a time of less hot and hearty meals (except for this chilly summer), the rest of the time in my kitchen is spent preserving and preparing for fall/winter. We do this for a few reasons....
Be Prepared & Pack a First Aid Kit
Have you ever been adventuring with your kids and they hurt themselves? OR maybe it was you! If not, then count yourself lucky, but don't think it will never happen. Fact is, you never know when or where someone will get hurt, so why not be prepared? It's SO easy to...
All The Ways to Use Lavender!
Are you a lavender fan? Naturally I was excited to harvest my home grown lavender for the first time this year, however I wasn't totally sure what to do with it all! I absolutely love the smell of it, but until a couple days ago, had never actually used it in...
Iron: Are You Getting Enough?
Feeling super tired? More tired than normal? No idea why? Have you thought about getting your iron checked? Last fall I was so tired. I couldn't figure out why. I'm a morning person and always the most productive in the morning, but by noon I felt like my day was over...
What I’m Reading – July 2019
Do you read? I used to wonder how any parent had time to read. For me, reading has usually been a before bed activity, but since becoming a parent I find I'm just done by bedtime. If I do feel like reading, I'd get one or two pages in, then I'd be out. Of course when...
Father’s Day Picnic Ideas
It's that time of year again! Do you struggle with all the holidays? Father's Day, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, etc. I sure do. I love to celebrate, but I always struggle with ideas on what to do. I'd much rather plan a special day then buy a...
30 Day Spring Cleaning Challenge – FREE PRINTABLE
It's that time of year again! Anyone else feel like their house needs a serious deep clean? It's time to open the doors and windows, let some fresh air in and start spring on a clean note! I don't know about you, but when it comes to cleaning, I need all the...
A Few Things About Me …
You see snippets of my life on social media, and probably a bit more if you follow along my Instagram stories.. but if you're new around here I thought it would be fun to share a few more things about me! I also had a bunch of questions from you guys on Instagram, so...
How to Make Cedar Door Swag
Have you heard that people who decorate early for the holidays are happier? Well thats apparently what the "experts" say, so I'm running with it! It's one month until Christmas and our house is decorated, we've started our holiday baking and food prep and of course...
MOvember: A great cause, but is it a time for family photos?
MOvember. We've all heard about it right? Where Mo Bro's grow moustaches to raise awareness and money for men's health issues. The Movember Foundation is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health. They are addressing some of the biggest health issues faced...
Shop Small Home Based Businesses in Smithers, BC
Cover photo featuring Sew Bright Creations Mountain Scarf. How do you feel when you purchase from a big box shop vs purchasing from someone you know or someone who lives in your community? I don't know about you, but I always feel good to support the people around...