There's nothing like ripping something out to keep an anxious mind busy. Whenever I tend to get anxious about something I am unable to control, I turn to home renovation projects to keep my mind and hands

Today was a perfect day--one of those warm, golden summer days where there's just the right amount of a light breeze to keep you comfortable in the sun and where sitting under a shady tree is absolute

Good morning, fellow Steemians! This is my very first contest, and I am diving into it head first. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and consider this post. My Life Before Steemit I have

The first time I saw my kitchen, my realtor and I had a hearty laugh. The selling agent had advertised the space as a "gourmet kitchen". I think many people have a picture that comes to mind

This is more than just a table. This table represents a moment of growth and success, as well as a big, "Ha! I told you I could do it!" You see, this table was built by my own two hands (and

(Image via Financial Times Live) Having my summers off, I have a little extra time to read parenting articles and reflect upon my own practices as a parent. Recently, I read an article regarding how parents

Have you ever thought about spending the night in a log cabin? Like, a REAL log cabin from the 19th Century? Nestled on the gorgeous hills right outside of Decorah, Iowa, is an experience just waiting

Rhubarb season is drawing to a close in my neck of the woods--maybe a few weeks at best to pluck those tart little stalks before they become too fibrous to consume. This is a recipe my mother made frequently

One of my favorite places to go for outdoor adventures is Backbone State Park in Strawberry Point, Iowa. With scenic views, hiking trails of all abilities, climbing, kayaking, and winding streams, you

(Image via The Kathmandu Post-- As a single mom to a little boy, I often pause and contemplate how I can raise this amazing little creature into an amazing man without a male role model in the house to

While on my way home after a multitude of doctor’s appointments, errands, and checking things off my “list”, I was driving past my neighbor’s house and came across an idyllic scene: my neighbor’s daughters