A few years ago I wrote a post about preparing for winter and fully planned to write a “Part 2”. It’s only been three years but here it is…finally! In “How to Prepare for Winter: Part 2” we will explore more ways to prepare for cold weather and more time indoors. This post may contain…
How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
Fall is a time to begin turning inward. The days get shorter and the temperatures drop. As we are spending more time indoors these days, making our homes warm and cozy becomes a priority. For me, a self-professed summer girl, making my home extra cozy for fall is one way I make the best of…
Why I Love the Day AFTER Christmas
It’s the day after Christmas…and I LOVE this day! I’ve turned on all the many twinkle lights all over the house. Candles are lit. I’m listening to my LWD 2019 Christmas playlist. I have a nice hot cup of Earl Grey at my side. It’s so peaceful. I love Christmas but let’s be honest –…
The Gifts of Autumn
Welcome to Autumn, my friends. I know some of you are absolutely thrilled and more than happy to bid summer adieu. I get it. After weeks of 90+ degree temperatures I’m not sorry to start enjoying cooler temperatures, especially at night. I’ve been enjoying stargazing again now that the evenings are pleasant. But if you’ve…
Theming My Evening Leisure Time
It’s all too easy to get into the habit of spending downtime mindlessly scrolling social media accounts or binging Netflix. There’s nothing wrong with checking your Instagram feed or watching a favorite show but when all of your leisure time is eaten up by mindless activities you miss out on so many better options. That’s…
Soup Recipes For Autumn
I love a delicious soup any time of the year but a steaming hot bowl of goodness seems especially appropriate as the weather begins to cool. It’s still really hot here in Oklahoma but it won’t be long before salads will give way to soups on many of our menus. I decided to gather all…
Welcoming Fall ~ 5 Day Challenge (Day 5)
Did you think I forgot Day 5 of the “Welcome to Fall” challenge? No, I just decided to take some pressure off myself and postpone the final day. You see, David and went to Tulsa to see a Disney On Ice Friday and it would have meant staying up even later than my usual midnight…
Welcoming Fall ~ 5 Day Challenge (Day 4)
It’s Day 4 of the “Welcome to Fall” challenge and this may very well be my favorite part of the challenge. Today we are going to make our homes smell like fall! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. WELCOME TO FALL: DAY 4 TODAY’S SENSE: SMELL David and I have a favorite hotel…
Welcoming Fall ~ 5 Day Challenge (Day 3)
Welcome to Day 3! I apologize for not getting this out this morning but I simply ran out of time yesterday. And tomorrow’s may be late as well. Next time I do a week-long series I think I should have all the posts written before it begins. But I trust you understand how things are…