• Rough cut lumber chicken coop with chickens
    Blog,  DIY Projects

    Rough Cut Lumber Chicken Coop

    Today I am going to share our DIY rough-cut lumber chicken coop. We wanted to build a budget-friendly chicken coop for our new chickens and used rough cut lumber and upcycled supplies. This is a prime example of an “I told you so” situation. I always said we would never have chickens, and here we are years later, saying ‘maybe we should get some chickens’. All I have to say is that priorities and situations change! And of course, we wanted to build a chicken coop in the cheapest way possible. This is when the piles of rough-cut lumber, piles…

  • Loaf of banana bread slices
    Blog,  Recipe Box

    Easy Banana Bread Recipe

    This easy banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time of the day! When I make banana bread I always make two loaves because it is guaranteed that one loaf will be gone before the end of the day. Today I am making banana bread for an easy breakfast option for our kiddos (especially for those mornings when mom may not have had the best sleep!) I like to pre-slice the banana bread (or even make muffins) and put it in the refrigerator or freezer to keep fresh. Why You Will Love This Recipe: Tools You Will…

  • buttermilk pancakes on black electic griddle
    Recipe Box

    Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

    Today I will be sharing the most delicious buttermilk pancake recipe that can be whipped up in no time. Buttermilk pancakes are a must-have for any meal in our household. To be honest, I probably make fluffy pancakes more for dinner than I do for breakfast! But I always make sure to double or even triple the recipe to have leftovers for breakfast the next day. Why You Will Love This Recipe: Easy pancake recipe made with pantry staples Delicious, fluffy pancakes made in the comfort of your own home Have for any meal of the day! Ready in less…

  • indoor seed starting tray with indoor grow light
    DIY Projects,  Home

    Preparing for First Vegetable Garden

    We are preparing for our first vegetable-raised, container bed garden this year.  Well, technically I had a very small, raised bed garden a few years ago in Rubbermaid bins. But it didn’t work out so well, so I am looking forward to preparing for our first vegetable garden this year. So, this year I am calling this our first vegetable garden. I have been learning all the things about gardening. While I am learning and soaking in all the gardening information, the snow is still coming down here in Upper Michigan in March.  I sort of feel as though it…

  • rv kitchenette reno with tile backsplash and green cabinets
    DIY Projects,  Motorhome Makeovers

    Class C Motorhome Renovation Reveal

    I am sharing the final reveal for our 1998 Class C Motorhome Renovation. An easy, budget friendly motorhome makeover that anyone can accomplish! This Class C Motorhome was our first step into motorhome traveling, and to say we were converted is an understatement! We love the convenience of traveling in a motorhome with a family and because this RV was only 26 feet long, it was the perfect one for me to learn how to drive! When we purchased the Class C Motorhome, we had a few ideas on how to update the RV. But before any renovations were started,…

  • rustic living room with painted side table and corner cabinet
    DIY Projects,  Furniture Makeovers

    DIY Painted Side Table in Living Room

    Today I am going to share how I updated an old wood side table to match the corner cabinet in our living room. The DIY painted side table was a quick project that really updated to look and functionality of the living room. I always felt that our living room side tables have looked very dark next to our dark furniture. If you didn’t know, we live in a log home that we built ourselves. Someday I will have to share more on this! But having wood furniture in our wood house was getting to be a little much. I…