Living Our Good Old Days
The first time I used a lotion bar, I was puzzled. What was this solid lotion weirdness?? Truth: I haven’t bought body lotion in six years. Once I learned what was in the lotion bars– and more importantly, what WASN’T in them– I made the switch for good. The recipe is four simple ingredients I buy in bulk, plus essential…
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We are celebrating everything this summer. Literally everything. And our dog couldn’t be happier. We’re always home and we’re always cooking. Even for her. Our brown-eyed girl had a birthday this week. My daughter and I had the best time whipping up these easy four-ingredient homemade dog treats. Once you mix up the dough, knead and roll out on a…
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Oh hey there! What, your kids are bored too? How about an in-car, family-friendly scavenger hunt? If you live in Winston-Salem, NC, you’re in luck. Check out our #WSNC Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt, a safe way to keep the kids entertained and most importantly, OUT OF THE HOUSE. Make an event of it and pack a picnic! Hint: Don’t forget to…
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The last several months have come with a lot of mixed emotions– full heart, then heavy heart. Hectic schedules and home schooling. Then time and space. Fear, anger and tears. Then gratitude. Injustice, then glimmers of hope. Division, then unity. This open-ended, emotional time– coupled with unemployment– has given me time and inspiration for creative expression. I’ve done a lot…
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Nothing says summer like sangria on the porch. We usually make it with strawberries and lemons, but this was, oh-so-good too. The key: cherry infused simple syrup. Disclosure: Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Soak and…
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Creative expression is how I best cope, so I’ve been digging into my stash of paint, crafts, fabric, brushes, pens, etc. I love a simple project where I can use what I have and quickly transform a few items into something beautiful. Here’s what I used: Scrap wood (we used birch plywood) or pre-made wood shapes. We used five hearts…
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Back Porch Bliss is about the everyday simple— yet blissful— moments. In our home, we call it simblissity. It’s living our good old days and I’m finding there’s no better way of life. Pull up a chair!
