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Samantha
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Recovery Week
I've finally caught my breath. No more shopping and baking, and most holiday celebrations are over. This week I'm using a couple days of...
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Samantha
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Thoughts on the Holidays
It's crunch time for shopping and all the last minute to-dos. To combat the stress and chaos, I've curated sentimental and humorous...
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Samantha
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Thankful Project
My family has much to be thankful for, and I intend for all five of us to openly express our gratitude this year. The "jar of...
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And She Writes
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Happy Halloween!
We hope you have a safe and spooktacular evening! If you're in search of fun and scary sounds to set today's mood, check out our...
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Samantha
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Halloween Playlist (Updated)
I've added to our Halloween Playlist and it now has 30 songs and more than an hour-and-a-half of music! It features a variety of sounds...
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Samantha
Oct 3, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Fall Sentiments
This lovely time of year is captured eloquently in the words of many writers and poets. I've compiled quotes that describe the beauty and...
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Samantha
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: The Spirit of Fall
I love fall. The colors, cooler temperatures, recipes and the end-of-year reflections. Each autumn is the closing to another year where...
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Samantha
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: The Best Summer Reads, Part II
Last week, Fay shared her favorite summer 2022 reads. This week I am going to expand the list and add a few more. As she mentioned,...
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Fay
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: The Best Summer Reads
Some of our favorite posts are book reviews, and there are always really great reads out there we can't wait to share. Here's a recap of...
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Samantha
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Happy Labor Day!
I hope you spend time today resting and recharging. Last year, I shared some ways you can focus on yourself. Labor Day, by definition, is...
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Fay
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Back to School
The back to school season is full of sentiment, hope, exhaustion, promise, tears and a whole host of other feelings. I'm feeling it all...
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Samantha
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: Transitioning to a New Season
Cooler temperatures moved into my region last week, thus, I experienced flashes of fall. This excites me as autumn is my one of my...
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Fay
Aug 8, 20221 min read
Monday Musings: Back to School Again!
Here in the Midwest, we still have camps and vacations to wrap up, but some of you are already in the early days of the school year! It's...
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Samantha
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: Early Back-to-School Prep
I'm still enjoying the summer season (despite the unbearable heat), but now is a good time to prepare for the school year to minimize the...
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Fay
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: Why We Invest in Our Homes
We've written quite a bit about our home improvements on the blog over the last two years. We clearly enjoy completing these and sharing...
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Samantha
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: Unplugging on Vacation
I hear the terms “unplug” and “off the grid” a lot in the workplace. It’s especially common during the summer months when a lot of us are...
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Fay
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: Tobey Maguire's Birthday and Movie Remakes by Generation
Today, June 27, is Tobey Maguire's birthday. I know Tobey Maguire primarily because he is "my" spiderman. What does that mean? Why is he...
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Samantha
Jun 20, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: 2022 Goal Check-In
At the beginning of the year, I shared my goal for 2022 - to be more healthy. My intent was to spend time focusing inward. In the first...
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Fay
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Monday Musings: 22 for 2022 Progress Update
Back in January, I shared an overview of my 22 goals for 2022, here. Overall, in reviewing my goals this year, I'm realizing some of...
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Samantha
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Monday Musings: Tips for Getting Through a Renovation
In the last three years, we've undergone full kitchen and bathroom renovations (in our previous home). This past fall, we completed a...
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