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I love to read. Finding time to read is another story (pun intended) but as my kids have gotten a little older - I prioritize reading and find the time. Whether it's for an hour each night or during...

Workshops are a great way to learn a new craft, be creative, and make connections! Best of all, they're all FREE! *more events added as they come up* Home Depot (Registration Required) Feb 4: Valentines Vase Mar 4: Pinball Lowes (Registration Required) Feb 11:...

When I got married I thought that was going to make any problems my partner and I had just magically vanish. He decided to put a ring on it so I guess I did something right and could just...

It’s that time of year. The leaves are starting to turn colors and fall off the trees. The air is becoming more crisp. The days are shorter and the sunset is earlier. And in the world of photography, it’s...

Fall is in the air and I LOVE it! Sweaters, crisp breeze through the window, pumpkin everything, cider, football and comfort food. There is nothing like autumn in the Midwest! It’s like a deep, cool breath of fresh air...

We all go through stages of life that allow our homes to function in different ways. Some need all the storage space for toys and books. Some need a permanent hangout spot for all the teenagers. Some need every...

  We are a household with 4 pets (3 dogs & 1 cat), add 2 kids under 6. Feeling claustrophobic yet? Just wait... I had the brilliant idea to volunteer my family as pet fosters for the Quad City Animal Welfare...

Hanging artwork in our home has made me love it even more for what it gives our home - depth, satisfying colors, new sights to look at, and most importantly the feeling of love. Artwork can certainly be expensive to...

Imagine coming home after a full day of work, picking kids up from school, activities and running errands, and what happens? Dinner was forgotten (insert face-palm).  With the best of intent to make sure that dinner does not become...

There is no reason to not jump into Spring with this round-up of Spring salad ideas!   25+ delicious, fresh and filling salads, that are bound to put a spring in your step. I don't know about you but once we...

It doesn’t matter how tidy you are. Your kids simply don’t prioritize cleaning the house as much as you do. We have all the tips for a cleaner home when your kids still live there. As a successful realtor in...

So, you are the proud new owner of an Instant Pot and are finding yourself overwhelmed when looking for Instant Pot Recipes. You aren't alone. It's been one of the hottest small kitchen appliances on the market for over a...