joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Dear community of readers, Leading up to today, I’ve felt something I can only describe as “a calling to be quiet” across social media so I can be more fully engaged with my family, children, and my faith in God. At first I thought, “I can’t possibly step away from the Internet! If I do,… [Read More]
Have you seen? There are some new products inside my Gussy Sews handmade shop, and just in time for our biannual sale. Now through Friday, July 7th you can save 15% on your entire order with code SUMMER15 at checkout! Click here to shop Gussy Sews — tell me, which item is your favorite? I have loved… [Read More]
Hello mid-June. You’re moving right along, aren’t you? Because celebrating the little things that make our lives extra good is important, here are a few things I’m happy to call “a favorite” right now: – backyard pools. The small, plastic, round ones that your kiddos love to play in , but let’s not forget about… [Read More]
A couple weekends ago I said YES to something that I knew would stretch me, but I also knew it would be super fulfilling for me creatively. I said yes to participating in a local handmade market, something I haven’t done for years now! At first the idea felt daunting (what did I just commit… [Read More]
I’m not sure what came first, noticing one of our children having sensitive skin or wanting to be more conscious of the things we are putting on our skin and into our bodies? Either way, both are an excellent reason to do a little research and make some changes. While I was pregnant with Marigold… [Read More]
It’s been a bit quiet here on my blog, and for good reason: I’ve been sewing up a storm, getting new Gussy Sews products ready for an upcoming pop-up shop. If you are local to the Detroit area, or if you’re up for a Saturday morning road trip, PLEASE come to Birmingham, MI on June… [Read More]
For years (YEARS, I tell you), I have loved Real Simple magazine. If I wanted to splurge on a small gift to myself, I would often bought this magazine. If Zack asked me for “something special”, there’s been a time or two when I requested a subscription. I never thought about why I love the… [Read More]
Rather abruptly, just like a gust of wind blowing through an open window, I became an “early to bed” person. Perhaps it’s the I-birthed-three-babies-in-three-years (and no one’s sleeping through the night) that did it? Perhaps it’s because pajamas + evening tea + a quiet house for reading = sleepy mama? Perhaps it’s just because this… [Read More]
Do Wednesdays scare you? If we don’t have something fun planned, they can be hard for me. I like to get a little ahead of myself / the crazy and make this salad the moment our children start pulling out blankets for a living room fort ;) I find it’s best to just walk into… [Read More]
