It’s February. Can you believe it? Before we know it, it’ll be summer time. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. I have so many goals for 2020. It’s anything from reading, setting a workout plan, doing another DIY project around the house or staying on top of meal planning. I want to… Continue reading My 5 Goals for February
Author: Living with the Leals
Hello! Welcome to my page! My name is Amy. I've been married to Sam for two amazing years. No kids and no pets, just us enjoying our time together. On my blog you will find many of our adventures, our favorite recipes, my home decor and things that bring inspiration as these are my favorite things to talk about.
Setting Good Habits and Developing a Routine
Hey! It's the last Tuesday in January. Can you believe it? It has just flown by. How are doing on your resolutions, by the way? Have you hit them hard or has it started to fizzle out? I myself have quite a list of goals to achieve and it’s made me realize that I need… Continue reading Setting Good Habits and Developing a Routine
My Review of 2019
The older I get, the more I enjoy New Year’s. When I was younger it was more about going out with friends and staying up late (without alcohol). Now it’s about goal setting, starting fresh, turning a new page and developing new habits while striving to become a better person. I don’t know about you,… Continue reading My Review of 2019
Using Chalk Paint
I woke up this morning with snow on the ground! I saw an alert on my phone last night that it was snowing but I honestly didn’t take it seriously because I didn’t think it would stay. Well, it looks like it’s staying now! Now I’m definitely in the mood for Christmas music, hot chocolate,… Continue reading Using Chalk Paint
How to Find Cute Thrifted Items
I never used to care about thrifting. I didn’t like the “vintage look” or the “thrifted look.” I didn’t like the idea of my things being second hand. I used to just drive past all those rummage sales, Savers, Goodwill, you name it. But, I never understood the value of the saying “someone else’s trash… Continue reading How to Find Cute Thrifted Items
St. Louis River Trail and Superior Hiking Trail: Fond du Lac Section
For the past month Sam’s back has not been doing well. We still don’t have answers and it still doesn’t look like he’ll be going back to work anytime soon. If you are familiar with backpain, you know how frustrating the healing process can be. There are good days and bad days. The recovery has… Continue reading St. Louis River Trail and Superior Hiking Trail: Fond du Lac Section
A Date in a Used Bookstore
Hey Friend! How have you been? I hope everything has been going well on your side of the screen. Life over here has been a little hectic to say the least. One thing seemed to have piled on another and that means other things have been neglected. Ever have those seasons? Like you feel sometimes… Continue reading A Date in a Used Bookstore
Simple Do’s and Don’ts for Hiking
Hiking has easily become one of our favorite hobbies, especially in the fall. It’s such an easy activity and there’s not much to it. When we have a day off, one question we almost always ask each other is “Where do you want to go?” By that we really mean is “What trail do you… Continue reading Simple Do’s and Don’ts for Hiking
How I Decorate for Fall
Hello! Today is the first day of fall and it sure feels like it! I am noticing more colors than before and the air is just a little bit more crisp. Have you started decorating for fall yet? When I decorate for the season, I tend to start with little things here and there to… Continue reading How I Decorate for Fall
DIY Pumpkin Spice Creamer
It is Fall, folks! You know what that means, Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! I know this is probably the most cliché coffee drink out there, but it’s just so dang good! Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but if I remember right, it officially launched sometime in mid-August, which is way too soon for… Continue reading DIY Pumpkin Spice Creamer
