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I've been a bit quiet this week. Rather, I should say I wasn't necessarily "quiet" as much as otherwise invested this past week. There was very little "quiet" in our home! It was a grandkid-focused week; a whirlwind of buttered bread, swimming pool splashes, sticky ginger-cookie fingers, and jigsaw puzzle pieces that never quite stayed on the table

Every summer, every Thanksgiving, every Christmas season—and often even during Spring Break—our family made the trip to Nicholas County, West Virginia to visit family. There was no shortage of aunts and uncles, and the requisite cousins were always in full supply. But the real draw? Our two sets of grandparents and simple, delicious home cooked meals that would stick to your ribs.

We may have graduated from glitter and googly eyes, but the joy of making hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s just matured—like we have. These quiet, beautiful projects are our way of honoring that creative spark without unleashing a storm of chaos.

Cooking for two again can feel like a curious shift after years of meals for family & ordering in. Here simple strategies when preparing meals for two plus meal plans

by: Patti Butler A slice of strawberry heaven ... this mountain recipe is like no other shortcake recipe you've had before. If you grew...

Well now, let’s not pretend spring cleaning needs to be some big production that leaves us sweat-soaked and surrounded by chaos. Around here, we’re doing things smarter, not harder. So let me give it to you straight—here are three simple steps to freshen up your home this spring without losing your mind or your weekend.

Live in the home you have today. Don’t wait until you get the perfect dream home to hang your wall pictures and decorate your space. I thrift all the time and love to change up décor often.

Feeling overwhelmed by Mondays? Start planning now. This Seasoned Lady guide shows how a little Sunday night prep—thoughtfully considered by Wednesday—can bring calm, clarity, and confidence to your week ahead.

An old window frame gets a new use. Now it hangs above our dining room table—a piece of history and heart made from a forgotten frame and rescued quilt scraps.

One of the first sweet surprises was my mother in law's Apple Crunch. We now make it for holidays & any occasion in this southern-meets-northern family. It's a fave

Mom wasn’t a celebrity by any stretch, but among our friends, family, and church community, she was semi-famous for this simple, slow-cooked meal of Sunday Roast

There’s something delightful about picking out the perfect calendar each year.

My own taste has shifted throughout time. Today, I've settled comfortably into a style I call "Mediterranean Farmhouse." What's yours?

Take positive steps when you start to feel outdated, irrelevant and overlooked.