Colorful mums, pumpkins and gourds are abundant and vibrant this time of year. Today I am sharing my simple farmhouse front porch fall decorating. It doesn't have to be fussy to be beautiful. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Front porch fall decorating take two! A few weeks back I shared our fall front porch. Quite honestly, it wan't my best efforts. None of the stores in my area had … [Read more...]
Meet the Blogger Series- Stacy Risenmay
Hello! I am so excited to be visiting here today. Isn't Lisa the best? I have been lucky enough to meet her in person. Not only is she adorable, she is incredibly talented and makes everything look so easy. I adore her easy, breezy farmhouse style. That striped dress she recently made almost makes me wish I could sew! Let me introduce myself a little. I have been married for 18 years to my college sweetheart and we have 4 boys. After living a few different places, we ended up back in my … [Read more...]
Modern Farmhouse Style Bathroom Makeover Design Plans
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Delta® Faucet. The opinions and text are all mine. Our modern farmhouse style bathroom design plans include shiplap, subway tile and sleek elevated finishes. Wood, white, chrome and a touch of blue will give our outdated bathroom a fresh updated look. Modern Farmhouse Style Makeover Series This is part one in a very exciting series! We are finally, emphasis on the FINALLY, renovating the second bathroom in our home! I can't wait … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Fall Front Porch
Its time again for our farmhouse fall front porch tour! Mums, gourds, grain sack fabrics, wood tones and white set the stage for an inviting entrance to our farmhouse for the cooler months. This post may contain affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Fall blog hop Today's post is in collaboration with some blogging friends of mine. Make sure to read all the way to the end to see who else is sharing fall inspiration … [Read more...]
How to Make a Perfect Roasted Chicken
A simple meal with veggies and meat can be as easy to throw together as a frozen pizza. Learn how to make a perfect roasted chicken in this easy tutorial. Nothing says mealtime simplicity like a crispy bird, alongside garden fresh veggies and a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes. The prep work is practically nil, and who could argue with the deliciousness? Every member of my family, from the youngest to the oldest loves it when a steaming roasted chicken is on the table for dinner. I … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Fall Dress | Megan Nielsen Darling Dress
Learn how to make a simple linen DIY fall dress from the Megan Nielsen Darling Dress Pattern. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Collab with The DIY Mommy I am collaborating with my friend Christina from over at The DIY Mommy. She is going to show you how to make her version of the Megan Nielsen Darling Dress. You can check out her version of the Megan Nielsen Darling Dress HERE. She does … [Read more...]
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
These three essential oil diffuser blends for fall, pumpkin spice, ginger snap and cozy fire will fill your home with the scents of the season. They also have the added benefit of making your home a happier and healthier place. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Get my FREE essential oils class here. We love using essential oils in our home. From a scraped knee, to a bee sting, a cough and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Latte
Rooibos is a naturally caffeine free herb with a sweet, fruity flavor. Although it’s not made like a traditional latte, this frothy drink is the perfect sweet treat when you just need a little something to warm you up. This post contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. As the temps cool down this pumpkin spice rooibos latte is our favorite cozy drink to warm up with. Read all the way to the end for the printable recipe, and for some more amazing pumpkin recipes from my … [Read more...]
White Chicken Chili from Dried Beans
We love making white chicken chili from dried beans in the farmhouse. Hearty, cozy filling, and made with gut healthy homemade bone broth, this soup is a fall staple in our home. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. I am on a fall recipe roll lately. Since sweater weather and cozy blankets get just about everyone excited, its only natural. You know what I love about fall more than anything … [Read more...]
Organic Pesticide Free Play Areas
Why is it important to have organic pesticide free play areas? Did you know that your skin is the body's largest organ? Learn why it’s important that we keep the chemicals away from our kids play areas and big thank you to Stonyfield Organic for sponsoring this post. The organic movement You've definitely grappled with it in some form. Maybe you're into it, and nothing non-organic ever passes your kids' lips. You make all your own shampoo and toilet bowl cleaner, and never let your kids touch … [Read more...]
Cast Iron Einkorn Cornbread with Popcorn and Honey
This cast iron einkorn cornbread is healthy enough to serve with every hearty soup and stew this fall, and delicious enough to want to! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can see my full disclosure here. We've been milling our own grains around the farmhouse for six or seven years now. I shared more about the wheat we mill in this post on my whole wheat sourdough bread recipe. That's what I bought the mill for in the first … [Read more...]
DIY Ticking Stripe Curtain Sewing Tutorial
This DIY Ticking stripe curtain is simple to make, a perfect beginner sewing tutorial. With only two and a half yards of fabric, and some straight stitches, you can make this easy project in under an hour. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our farmhouse boys room makeover In my recent farmhouse boys' room makeover reveals, I showed how we took off the closet door and replaced it with a ticking stripe curtain. I had my … [Read more...]
Top Three Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Kids
I invited my sister Laura over to the farmhouse to share her top three essential oil diffuser blends for kids. Diffusing oils can be helpful to promote cheerfulness, restful sleep and concentration. Grab my FREE essential oils class HERE. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end for the free printable recipe cards! You all know that I love using natural solutions in my home. Whether if be for cleaning, immune support or to sooth my kiddos when they have a bee sting, scrape or bug … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Boys Room Makeover Reveal
We are finally ready to share our farmhouse boy's room makeover reveal. Iron beds, ticking stripe, planked ceilings and a soft neutral paint color make the room seem more calm and organized. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The boys room bedroom in our home has needed a makeover for several years now. I gave it a colorful makeover when my oldest son was a baby, but it just never fit in with the style of our home. Plus, it … [Read more...]
How to Make a Lavender Wreath DIY Farmhouse Decor
Learn how to make a lavender wreath with this simple video tutorial. You only need a few basic supplies that cost less than $20 total! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. How to Make a Lavender Wreath DIY Farmhouse Decor Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZmPxH22tpw Grapevine wreath- I found an 18" one for around $6 at my local Walmart You can also find the 18" grapevine wreath here on Amazon, but it won't put you under the $20 … [Read more...]
Day in the Life Work at Home Family of 7
In this day in the life video I share what its like for this work at home family of 7 with busy schedules and long to do lists. Our first Day in the life video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et-eWlymYUo We are a family of 7 trying our best to figure out this new gig as a full-time family, and taking you right along with us on the journey! Back in May, my husband quit his job for us to pursue blogging together. It was a goal we had been working toward for over a year, and something we … [Read more...]
Easy Girls Dress Sewing Tutorial- Bow in the Back Summer Dress
This easy girls dress sewing tutorial includes written and video instructions. It has all the measurements for making this, for any size from 2T to a girls 10. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Easy Girls Dress Sewing Tutorial Video https://youtu.be/yz2RXwEzVrY Shop the fabrics Mustard Polka Dot Floral Fabric Pink Polka Dot This dress is simple to make, even for beginners. It looks cute in the original length and also a little shorter with leggings, as your … [Read more...]
Berkey Water Filter Review
I get a ton of questions about the big silver thing sitting on my counter. Today I am finally going to share all the ins and outs in this Berkey water filter review. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The Big Silver Thing on my counter Ever since I started sharing videos in my kitchen on my Youtube channel, people have been asking me about the big silver thing sitting out on my countertop. "What the heck is that thing?!" I … [Read more...]
Prime Day Deals
This is about to be the fastest post I have ever written! Amazon just launched their Prime Day deals and they put my beloved Instant Pot WITH the Yogurt function on sale for $58. Can you even believe that! As you know, I would never be without it in my real food kitchen. UPDATE: The sewing machine already sold out! ALSO, I get asked all the time about what sewing machine I recommend. Well, anything and all things Brother. They put one on sale for $69 that is EXACTLY like the one I use all … [Read more...]
Three Roller Bottles Every Family Needs on Hand
These three roller bottle that every family needs on hand cover so many common ailments. Rashes, stomach bugs, sleeplessness are among the top concerns addressed with the combination of just five basic essential oils. I also offer free printable labels! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Did you know that I have a box of essential oils that is overflowing? Its true. I own everything from rose oil … [Read more...]