"How's Jeff's job search going?" "Have you figured out where you're going to move?" "Have you bought a house, yet?" These are the questions I'm asked almost every time I see someone, speak to...
moving day 2022
Yesterday was tough. Moving out days almost always are. But yesterday was already full of final packing and a string of appointments at the Mayo Clinic for Calvin. (It's a part of his regular...
what sharing your passion looks like
I bet you think you showed up at the wrong blog today when the featured image is of a shiny new Corvette. No, you've come to the right place and this post does not have anything to do with me...
mexican lasagna bake aka burrito cake recipe
I love recipes that are...quick to make, can be made in one pot, are easy to adjust to different food preferences, and are delicious! Such is the case with this Mexican Lasagna Bake. It's a fusion...
the best strawberry rhubarb crisp
We have an absolutely wonderful next-door neighbor. She has blown snow out of our driveway when Jeff was unable to, she has saved Calvin's bike from sitting out on the sidewalk overnight, and she...
March & April 2022 Favorites
March and April were whirlwind months, which is why their favorites posts have been merged together. In two months, we've squashed in getting a house ready to sell, showing & selling a house,...
tips on packing for a move
I know people who have moved a lot more than I have, but I have moved quite a bit in my life. Until I was almost 30, I had never lived anywhere longer than 4 years! An 11-year stretch in our PA...
the porcupine by ray french
As I shared in the tour of my great aunt and uncle's home in South Carolina, they have acquired a lot of interesting art pieces over the years. I wanted to highlight one specifically because it's a...
setbacks & a virtual yard sale
Well, I have had a slight setback this week! Sunday morning, I stayed home and watched the morning church service online since I'm still battling a cough. After the boys and I watched the service,...
my perspective on letting go of things…
As I've been selling a lot of pieces from my home, the question that has come up most often is, "How can you let go of these beautiful things?" The short answer is, "It's all a matter of...