Friends, I’m going to say something that might surprise you… The most beautiful hydrangea at the garden center is often the worst one you can buy. You know the one—covered in big, full blooms and impossible to walk past. But here’s my rule of thumb: "That big leaf hydrangea in full bloom? Congratulations—you just met it on the best day of its life.” And every year about this time, I see the same thing happen. A few days after planting… It collapses. Leaves wilt. Stems flop ov

It's November and with that comes a whole lot of gratitude for you and all your support for our family! As we have been planning our own Thanksgiving meal, we needed to keep things organized and have a place to jot down everything in one place. We made this handy Thanksgiving meal planner and wanted to share it with you. It's free to use! Download it below, no email needed:).

How we host a Spooky night for our grandchildren and some of our favorite foods for Halloween.