As I've been sharing some of my fountain pens on Instagram and here on the blog, I've received some messages asking for recommendations for affordable fountain pens for fountain-pen-beginners or for...
small business saturday | small shops & big sales
I've never been a big Black Friday shopper. I went out to do some Black Friday shopping one year just to experience it and I waited in a line that wrapped around the store to buy a Playdough set. ...
favorite family holiday recipes
We are in the thick of yummy food season, so I thought I would share a round-up of some of our family's favorite holiday recipes. There are still a few more that I need to add to the blog like...
Maple Sugar House Cookies & Finding Home Farms
Disclosure: This Maple Sugar House Cookie post is sponsored by Finding Home Farms. I've known Laura of Finding Home Farms for years and I'm so pleased to officially partner with her family's...
simple fall simmer pot
This week, the temps started to drop and we only recently had our first frost here in Minnesota. It's actually come pretty late this year and we haven't even seen a flake of snow, yet! But, I am...
a day in stillwater, mn
For a few weeks now, Jeff has been trying to get me to go on a day trip. As someone who is a natural homebody, the pandemic, lockdowns, and busyness have all made it easier to become even more of a...
August & September 2021 Favorites
I don't know about you, but August and September were a blur! Well, not quite a blur, but I realized I hadn't done a favorites post for August about halfway through September and then I could...
the feels like home giveaway
I am so excited to share that my new book, Feels Like Home, launches in just four days! And this is the final giveaway to celebrate the book launch. This giveaway is appropriately named "The Feels...
creamy chicken & wild rice soup recipe
Soups are definitely my specialty! I love that I can make a whole bunch at one time that will last for quick & tasty lunches and dinners throughout the week. I love they are healthy &...
making a beautiful, comfortable bed with brooklinen
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. Use promo code MUSTARDSEED to get $20 off your Brooklinen order of over $100. I was having...