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 | A Guide to The Thrift Scene
Happy Minot Monday! Today we are going to talk about Minot's thriving thrift scene. Grab your coffee and bookmark this page for future reference. I've created this Guide to Minot Thrift Stores just for you. I'll be giving you all my opinions on the best places to...
Acorn House | The Before Tour
Well everybody. Today is the day. I'm bringing you a "Before Tour" of Acorn house. Yes, you read it right. I've named my house. Henceforth we'll be calling it Acorn House. I thought it needed a name and the squirrel seems to be this house's guardian. And nemesis....
27+ things going on in Minot this week | Minot Mondays
Here we are. Knee deep in a Practically Canadian fall. Leaves are falling faster than a broken thermostat in January...and I'm just looking around wondering how the heck this happened. Anyone else? With our move back to Minot I've gained some clarity about some things...
The Big Move
We're in the red-hot center of a military move. I don't often write about military life. Partly because there is so much confidential--I don't want to write something that I shouldn't, or compromise the safety of our troops in any way. A bigger part is that I often...
DIY Busy Board
Today I'm excited to be sharing how to make a DIY busy board along with 50 busy board ideas! I really like making toys for kids. Before Gideon was born I had a little more disposable time and was able to make some super cool things for the little in my life. Now, I'm...
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
We have very few, true holiday traditions. Easter is always iffy since weather in the Dakotas is highly unpredictable. Somewhat frequent summer burn-bans make 4th of July sparklers hit and miss. Our Thanksgiving table is always set for company--but we never really...
We’re Moving…
Well, the time has come to make an announcement. And no. the announcement isn't that I'm pregnant. I find mom life much more enjoyable now that Gideon can eat solids, nap without screaming and sleep all night long. I'm not quite ready to shake up this scene just yet....
Sweet Potato and Beet Chips
Homemade | Oven Baked |Sweet Potato and Beet Chips Today we've got a two for one. Two recipes. One easy to follow post. Homemade Sweet Potato and Beet Chips here we come! I loooove this recipe so I am super excited to share it with you! Recently I made a big ol batch...
Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread | Elimination Dieting
In this post I'm sharing my recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Bread. It's gluten free and dairy free. But you can also make it using traditional baking flour. If you'd like to read about my adventures in elimination dieting read on. If not, just scroll to the bottom. When...
Making a Master Suite Reveal | Before & After
I am so excited to be showing you my finished master suite tonight!! Seriously, basically anyone who has come into my house lately has been invited upstairs to check it out because it's been something we've been working on and I've been talking (and...
Nesting | A Master Bedroom Remodel Story
"Oh my gosh! You're nesting!" That's what the adorably sweet girl at the front desk of my chiropractor said. It was a joy chatting with her before my appointments. She's one of those people who can put you at ease immediately and have you feeling camaraderie after a...
Welcome to Canyon Cottage
Have you ever had a secret dream that came true? Like something super dear to your heart that you never thought would happen. Then it did. And you just couldn't believe it. And all you could do was thank God over and over, because you just really couldn't believe it?...
