Last Saturday, Landon and I took a day trip to Galena, IL. In April, we got the idea to go in possibly May or June but then our weekends just filled up. Throw in some more booked weekends in July, a second surgery, and well, we finally got to go in October! But it was worth the wait! And it was nice to have a few hours to visit Galena and check it out for a longer stay next time. Here is how we spent our 4 hours in Galena!
Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover
Well, it’s October so it’s officially pumpkin everything season. I actually started adding pumpkin in my life a few weeks ago. A big batch of pumpkin muffins was the perfect fuel to makeover these dollar store pumpkins!
Deck and Landscaping Rock Reveal
It’s time! It’s time to reveal our deck addition and landscaping rock. This was actually a summer project that has been done for a month. But, the yard got a little torn up so I wanted to wait until the grass grew back. Be ready for lots of pictures!
Fall Leaf Wreath & DIY Coffee Stain
So what if it’s been 80 degrees this week and feels more like July than September? I’ve got all things fall on my mind and am dressing my house to represent that. Starting with our front door. I made this easy fall leaf wreath and even made my own DIY coffee stain for the wood sign. And this wreath will transition through all the fall events – read on to see how!
Rainy Day To-Do List
You know how there are always tasks you think of to do at home? But they are never super important like washing the dishes or doing laundry? Landon and I always seem to have a list of tasks that aren’t pressing but also not “wow” projects like a whole laundry room makeover or landscaping or a new deck (post is coming soon!). Those little tasks are always thoughts for later but later never seems to come. Landon came up with a simple idea a couple weeks ago to solve that, so naturally I made a printable for our rainy day to-do list.
Healthy Pina Colada Smoothie
“If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain…” Well you don’t need to get caught in the rain with this drink! In fact, sipping this pina colada smoothie will have you thinking you’re on a sunny beach somewhere. Back to school got you down? Have a pina colada smoothie! Realizing you have over 30 years to go until retirement? Have a pina colada smoothie! Your coworker Becky won’t shut up about her latest problems? You guessed it! Just sip on this and feel the world melt away.
