Bookworm Wednesday: Wonder

I just finished this book and loved it so much! It should be required reading for every middle-school age child and every parent. It subtly taught so many important lessons like kindness, love, integrity, intelligence, empathy, and honesty. I cannot say enough great...

Good Looks: Custom Art Work Via Erin Harris

When we were trying to decorate our front room, we were faced with a bit of a long, awkward layout, high ceilings, and a sectional that we were we trying to position correctly. I love to decorate with items that are meaningful and I could not figure out how to fill...

Outdoor Fun: Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, MI

If I were to make a list of “must see” spots in Ann Arbor (which I really should do :), Nichols Arboretum, or”The Arb” would be near the top. We went this past week as a family and I was reminded of how much I adore this lush spot.  ...

Easy Gardening: Micro Greens

  Last year was my first year planting a garden, and it was so fulfilling. This year is not looking quite as good because of our strangely wet and cool summer, but hopefully it will heat up a bit and we will get a nice harvest. One thing that has been growing...

Bookworm Wednesday: Unbroken

One of the best books I have ever read. It will make you feel patriotic this 4th of July week and incredibly amazed and grateful to the soldiers who have literally given everything for the freedoms we enjoy today. This deserves every ounce of praise it has received. A...