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The DIY Mosquito Bucket Trap Everyone Is Talking About
So Of Course… I Had To Try It What You Need How It Works Simple explanation: Why People Love It The Gross Part I’m not going to lie… the bucket smells absolutely swampy after a few days. Apparently that’s the point. Every single summer, it happens. I step outside to water the flowers, check the
Top 10 Mother’s Day Amazon Finds Under $15 (That She’ll Actually Love)
There’s something about Mother’s Day that always makes me pause for a moment… Not because of the big gifts or fancy plans—but because of the little things.The quiet mornings. The warm cup of coffee. The simple moments where someone says, “I see you.” As a mama (and grandma ), I’ve learned that it’s not about
Top 10 Amazon Finds Under $10 (That I Actually Use & Love)
There’s something special about the little things… the ones that make your morning smoother, your kitchen easier, or your home feel just a little more put together. Lately, I’ve been going through some of my everyday favorites—the items I reach for without even thinking—and I realized something… Most of them are simple. Affordable. And honestly?
What’s Really in Your Water Bottle? (And Why That Tiny Number Matters More Than You Think)
I’ll never forget the moment I flipped over my water bottle and actually noticed that tiny little number on the bottom. You know the one… That small triangle with a number inside it that most of us have seen a hundred times—but never really paid attention to. For years, I thought it was just a
7 “Healthy” Foods I Thought Were Good for Me… Until I Read the Labels
I Thought I Was Eating Healthy… I used to think I was doing everything right. You know the feeling…You reach for the “healthy” option at the store—the one with the green label, the buzzwords, the promises—and you feel good about putting it in your cart. I did that for years. Until one day, I slowed
My Simple 10-Minute Pantry Reset Routine
A healthier kitchen doesn’t have to take all afternoon Spring always brings a certain feeling with it. The windows open a little wider. Fresh air moves through the house. Suddenly we notice the things that have been sitting too long — closets, drawers, and sometimes the pantry. One morning not long ago, I stood in
Meet a New Brew at the Perky Dove Table
A New Brew & a New Face at the Perky Dove Table There’s something special about firsts—and this one brought both a new coffee and a new face to the Perky Dove table. In this feature, we’re sipping on the Borealis Seasonal Blend, a thoughtfully roasted coffee made with direct-trade beans from Ethiopia and Guatemala.
Warm Coffee Rituals That Support Your Wellness Goals This January
January has a way of making us feel like we need to change everything all at once. New habits. New routines. New goals written neatly on fresh pages, as if the turn of the calendar demands a complete reset. But the older I get, the more I’ve learned that lasting wellness rarely comes from dramatic
New series alert: Paul Tries It!
We’re starting a new series: Paul Tries It! Today’s brew is Stumptown Coffee Roasters’ Hair Bender.We make it at home and let Paul share his honest first impression. Quick, simple, and all about the coffee. Paul Tries It: AeroPress with Hair Bender In this episode of our Paul Tries It series, Paul brews Hair Bender
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God Gave Me the Child I Needed
There are stories that don’t begin where we think they do.Mine didn’t begin with Paul. It began with loss. When my firstborn daughter, Angie, was taken from me by the state, something inside me broke open and never fully closed again. I remember sitting outside the DHS building, convinced—irrationally, desperately—that my baby was somewhere inside
Love Has a Long Memory
What Adoption Leaves Behind — and What Love Restores I didn’t know it at the time, but I was searching long before I ever knew how to look. Adoption has a quiet way of shaping you. It doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it shows up as a question you don’t know how to ask,
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 12: Holiday Blend (Dark Roast)
A Cozy Finish to a Season Well Savored And just like that, we’ve reached the final cup. There’s something bittersweet about Day 12 of the Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar. Over the past days, each brew has marked time—quiet mornings, shared tastings, and small moments of warmth during a busy season. Today’s coffee feels like a
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 11: Jubilant Blend
Sweet and Beautifully Bright There’s something especially meaningful about reaching the final stretch of an Advent calendar. By Day 11, it’s no longer just about discovering a new coffee—it’s about the story behind the cup and the moments we slow down long enough to savor. Today’s selection, Jubilant Blend, truly lives up to its name.
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 10: Arabian Mocha-Java
Some coffees feel like a story in a cup, and Peet’s Arabian Mocha-Java is one of them. For Day 10 of our Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar, Larson opened the door to this historic blend, and it immediately stood out as something special. Arabian Mocha-Java brings together coffees from two legendary growing regions, creating a cup
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 9: French Roast (Dark Roast)
There are some coffees that don’t whisper — they speak boldly. Peet’s French Roast is one of those coffees. For Day 9 of our Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar, Larson opened the door to this classic dark roast, and right away you know you’re in for something strong and unapologetic. This is a coffee made for
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 8: Sun Catcher
Day 8 brings a welcome shift in the Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar with Sun Catcher, a blend that feels lighter, brighter, and perfectly timed for the heart of the holiday season. ??? There’s something about this coffee that feels uplifting—like a pause in the middle of busy December days. It’s the kind of cup you
Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar – Day 7: Usuri African Blend (Dark Roast)
Day 7 of the Peet’s Coffee Advent Calendar brings us a cup that feels especially fitting for the heart of winter—Usuri African Blend – Dark Roast. From the moment it’s brewed, this coffee lets you know it means business: bold, rich, and deeply comforting. Larson takes us through today’s tasting, sharing his thoughts on the
