LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Minot Monday | Take Your Own Sunflower Photos
Happy Minot Monday, everyone! Today I'm sharing information on how to take your own sunflower photos. We'll cover etiquette on what's appropriate, how to access a field and tips for taking your own photos. Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with...
Schatz Crossroads | Minot Monday
Happy Minot Monday! Today I'm taking you to one of my favorite local places eateries: Schatz Crossroads. I'll tell you all about it in a second, but first I want to thank BeLOCAL Minot for making Minot Monday possible! For more ideas on local things to do and eateries...
Flying From North Dakota During the Coronavirus | Minot Monday
Happy Minot Monday! Thanks to BeLOCAL Minot for making Minot Monday possible. Today we're talking about flying from North Dakota during the Coronavirus era. Travel from Minot can be tricky, even more so when navigating a world in pandemic. Luckily BeLOCAL Minot and I...
The Kitchen: Start to Finish
Last week I asked if you'd be interested in seeing the messy middle of our kitchen remodel--instead of just the pretty before and afters. The response was overwhelmingly positive. So today I've got all the dirty details for you. I'll try not to be too wordy and let...
The Kitchen Remodel | Acorn House
Today is the day. I've been putting this off because in my mind, the perfect time to share a big before and after post is once everything is done, complete, decorated and looking perfect. But that's not going to happen for a while yet. And I've already been sitting on...
Minot Monday | Minot Public Pool at Roosevelt Park
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and finding the best of what our town has to offer. Today we're exploring the Minot public pool at Roosevelt Park. Here's more on parks and summer fun...
Minot Monday | I Need Your Thoughts and Ideas
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and will help you discover local favorites. Help Me Make Minot Monday Even Better Hi friends and happy Minot Monday! Today is a unique edition of Minot...
Minot Monday | Exploring North Dakota Ghost Towns
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local--and aims to help you thrive in Minot. For more road trip ideas see here. For parks in town see here and here. Before moving to North Dakota I didn't give...
Minot Monday | All About Ticks and How to Remove Ticks
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and thriving in Minot. Tick season runs from April 1-July 1 and today I'm talking all about North Dakota ticks and how to remove ticks. Don't let ticks...
30 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Hey all--and Happy May Day! Mother's Day is almost here--and if you are like me, you haven't given your husband ideas yet...or gotten you own mom's gift purchased and in the mail just yet. Don't worry. I've got 30+ meaningful Mother's Day gift ideas for you. There's...
8 Easy, Realistic Linen Closet Organization Ideas
I've talked a lot about progress at Acorn House on Instagram. However, I haven't posted any progress here on the blog. If you follow on Instagram or Facebook (which you totally should so we can be friends) you've seen images of progress and lots and lots of story...
25 Board Games to Play During Social Distancing
Today, we are all in for a treat. With help from a local expert, I've rounded up 25 board games to play during social distancing. Right now all of our schedules are being interrupted. Social distancing can have benefits--like spending extra time at home and getting...
