We’ve never had a day out of the week that we considered “date night.” It just never worked for us to have that luxury since our work schedules are inconsistent. For us, it’s little things that make it exciting, like running errands together or simply going on a walk. As long as we are together… Continue reading 5 of Our Favorite Things To Do Together That Won’t Clean Out Your Wallet

You’ve seen them flood Pinterest. They are all the rage and the new way of decorating that takes home decor to a whole new level. Each gallery wall has its own unique flare which has been carefully created by the homemaker. A lot of thought, measurement, and creativity went into each display. I’ve seen gallery… Continue reading How I Design My Gallery Walls

Sam and I have always been very responsible with our finances. We paid our bills on time and made sure to pay off our credit cards. If the only debt we had was “normal debt” then we were doing just fine, so we told ourselves. These days it’s normal to have student loans and a… Continue reading Our Debt Freedom Journey

Sam and I have explored quite a few state parks in Minnesota and if you were to ask me which one my favorite is, I would say without hesitation, that it’s Itasca State Park. My first visit was the summer before I turned 16 and I fell in love! I honestly didn’t know that this… Continue reading Our Experience at Itasca State Park

I’m so excited to share my dining room with you. I feel as though it’s the place where conversations happen, where friends and family come together and enjoy what’s before them, both in relationship and what’s on the plate. Coming to the table is when laughter happens and talking about your day, whether that’s good… Continue reading What Happens in My Dining Room

For many years before we met, Sam was not in the right place to be searching for a wife. In fact that wasn’t even a concern for him because his number one love was alcohol. However he did occasionally think about meeting that special someone. A friend once told him “If you want to find… Continue reading The Night Everything Changed for Sam

Having to let a beloved pet go is never easy. Whether your reasons are for putting it down or finding a new home, there is no comparison to the pain that comes from the loss of your companion. But today I’m actually talking to those who have, or are considering having, to find a new… Continue reading How I Decided to Rehome my Cats