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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou

Holiday archesLifestyle

DIY Holiday Arches

I originally posted this piece in November of 2021.  We first built and put up our holiday arches back in December 2020.  Each year we decorate them a little differently, so I wanted to repost this story with a few new photos and videos to show you how they've evolved…
Michelle Tucker
November 27, 2023
Essential OIl CauldronLifestyle

Turn Your Essential Oil Diffuser into a Bubbling Cauldron

I love creating new decor with items that we already have sitting around the house.  This essential oil cauldron is the culmination of just that.  It also gets an extra bonus point for usability, making the room smell great.JTVCc2hvd19zaG9wdGhlcG9zdF93aWRnZXQlMjBpZCUzRCUyMjUwNzU4MTglMjIlNUQ=We already run our diffuser almost daily, so why not turn it…
Michelle Tucker
October 6, 2023
Halloween tunnelLifestyle

How to Make a Haunted Halloween Tunnel

Last Halloween, we built a Haunted Halloween Tunnel using the supplies we usually use for our Holiday Arches.   It ended up being such a hit that we decided to make it again this year. We build our Halloween tunnel almost exactly as we build the Holiday Arches.  After all, they…
Michelle Tucker
September 30, 2023
succulent pumpkinsLifestyle

DIY Easy Succulent Pumpkins

When I first heard about these easy succulent pumpkins, I knew I needed to try them.  After all, I already had most of what I needed to make them close on hand. My yard and garden are full of succulents, and my daughter grew a small pumpkin patch this year.…
Michelle Tucker
September 26, 2023
Positano SandalsLifestyleTravel

Handmade Sandals in Positano, Italy

Custom Handmade Italian Sandals There was a specific reason that I had to visit Positano during our stay on the Amalfi coast:  I just had to get myself a pair of handmade, Italian, leather Sandals!  I had heard about them, I had seen them, and now I wanted to own…
Michelle Tucker
July 14, 2023
Cherry CobblerEatsLifestyle

Easy Cobbler with Fresh Fruit and Berries

Originally posted in June of 2021, I wanted to update and repost this recipe since it's so easy, delicious, and perfect for spring and summer.  Be sure to watch the new video I just added to the post.When summer rolls around and I have lots of fresh fruit and berries…
Michelle Tucker
May 29, 2023
playa del CarmenLifestyleTravel

Taking a Break from “Mom Guilt”

This post contains affiliate links Mom guilt is something all moms inevitably experience at some point during their motherhood journey. It's that feeling of not being good enough as a mother or not doing enough for our kids. We start to feel that every moment not about our kids is…
Michelle Tucker
May 13, 2023
airplaneAdvocacyLifestyleTravel

Travel Anxiety Tips

Editor's Note: This story was originally posted in spring of 2019.  These travel anxiety tips have helped us tremendously over the years. Since we are currently in the midst of preparing for more spring & summer travels, I wanted to repost these tips with hopes to help anyone else dealing…
Michelle Tucker
April 4, 2023
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