Healthy sweet potato casserole with pecans is a delicious and creamy sweet potato base with a touch of natural sweetness, topped with a crunchy cinnamon spiced pecan topping, and baked until perfect. This is the must-have recipe for the holidays, or really any time of year. Today. I'm continuing my healthier Thanksgiving recipes. I shared with you our family's favorite naturally-sweetened cranberry sauce, and today I'm going to share with you a cleaned-up, but still delicious sweet … [Read more...]
Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe – Naturally Sweetened
The best cranberry sauce recipe is made by simmering cranberries with the juice and zest of an orange and then sweetened with honey. It is the perfect side dish for your holiday meal and will become a tradition you will want to make every single year. Grab my Free Ebook with all my favorite from scratch Thanksgiving recipes HERE. This simple recipe is so good, and so easy. It's perfect for family gatherings, or just to enjoy while this delicious, under-utilized berry is in … [Read more...]
Why we Aren’t Doing a Minimalist Christmas This Year
A few weeks ago I went with my sister and a friend to knock out all my Christmas shopping in one day. Last year I only bought a few nice thins, but let me tell you why we aren't doing a minimalist Christmas this year. I have had a lot of requests this year for minimalist, simple living friendly, gifts for kids. I hate to disappoint but you all, but I actually did things quite a bit differently this year. Normally, I would be your go-to gal for how to get as few toys as possible for your … [Read more...]
A Special Celebration for our Last Christmas in the Farmhouse
We are celebrating our last Christmas season in our beloved farmhouse of ten years. See how we made special memories with a fancy dinner and beautiful centerpiece from FTD Flowers. Ten Years of Christmas in the farmhouse on Boone This post is sponsored by FTD Flowers. All opinions are my own. For the last 10 years, we woke up Christmas morning in our 1920's Craftsman Bungalow farmhouse on Boone Street. The first Christmas, it was just Luke, myself and our 8 day old newborn. Two … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse in the Snow
For the first time in years, we had a white Christmas. Of course I went out the capture the rare moment with my camera. Come take a peek at our farmhouse in the snow. I remember last winter I was so excited to get a picture of our farmhouse in the snow. Although cold weather is definitely not my favorite, I like a few good snows every year. Sledding, snowmen and hot cocoa are some of my favorite memories from childhood. When the kids see that first flurry, they start begging us to get … [Read more...]
Homemade Christmas Gifts
Homemade Christmas gifts are a great way to show your love and creativity to everyone on your list. I have always loved the idea of homemade Christmas gifts. Around the holidays, gift giving turns into more of an obligation than a joy. For the task oriented, it is just another opportunity to check the job of the list. Speaking of myself here. But, to be honest, I want to show up to the family Christmas gathering proud of the gift I am bringing. I want something that has meaning and … [Read more...]
Scrappy Flag Pillow Cover Tutorial DIY Fourth of July Decorations
Fourth of July is right around the corner! This scrappy flag pillow cover tutorial will have you well on your way to some DIY summer decor. It's a simple project that you can do with any red and blue fabric scraps you have laying around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-o0f-je3c In my typical "wingin' it at all times" fashion, it occurred me that something festive for the shop and blog should be out, you know, last week. So, yesterday turned into "patriotic decor makin' day." I made … [Read more...]
Easter Parade Blog Hop Farmhouse Bedroom
Take a peak at my farmhouse bedroom simply decorated for Easter with a natural elements such as herbs and wood tones. Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Easter Parade Blog Hop Farmhouse Bedroom I hope you are enjoying each and every stop the Easter Parade blog hop! If you are coming over from Summer Adams Designs , welcome! I am so glad you are here! Enjoy my tour, and be sure to check out … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Easter Table Setting
Step into the farmhouse for some Easter table setting ideas. This year, I am bringing the outside in with potted herbs, neutral colors, a grain sack table runner. I Love Spring You know, I was thinking about just how excited I am that spring is here. When I was a little kid I hardly noticed the changing of the seasons. I didn't dread winter, and all its hassle of having to bundle up in warm socks and a coat, every time I wanted to step outside. Of course, I was excited for summertime out … [Read more...]
Easter Printable- He has Risen
I Read on to get a free printable for Easter. He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6. Here Comes Spring He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6 The days are getting warmer and a little longer. Soon we will be planting greens and herbs in the garden and spending most of our day outside. Spring is coming. I look forward to springtime every year. It is the only season I can leave the door wide open while the kids play outside. It is warm … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Table Setting and Free Printable
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. I teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you some table setting inspiration. I am definitely not the type that goes out to buy all new decor for each holiday. Usually when I am tying to come up with a seasonal table setting or vignette, I look around the house to see what I already have that can work with my design idea, or can be repurposed in some way to make it fit. Valentine's day is no exception. There is nothing I had to buy … [Read more...]
A Cozy Christmas Farmhouse Bedroom for the Joyful Holiday Home Tour
As much as I don't like the cooler winter months, there is something so cozy and comforting about snuggling up with warm blankets and a hot fire burning in the wood stove. I shared my whole home for the Farmhouse Christmas Tour in my last post, but I wanted to share a few more photos of my bedroom today for the Joyful Holiday Home Tour. There are seven other homes on this tour and they are all amazing, so be sure to check out the links at the end of this post! I kept my Christmas decor … [Read more...]
A Farmhouse Christmas Blog Tour
Thank you so much for stopping by our little farmhouse to see it all decked out for Christmas. I decided to keep it very simple this year, with fresh greenery, grain sack, candles and knit pillows and blankets. Welcome to our Farmhouse on Boone. I am so glad you're here. Thank you so much for stopping by our little farmhouse to see it all decked out for Christmas. I decided to keep it very simple this year, with fresh greenery, grain sack, candles and knit pillows and blankets. … [Read more...]