This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Black and white patio furniture is very on trend right now. So I thought I’d give it a shot on our front porch because we have the perfect spot for two chairs. Black and White Patio Furniture Conversation Set BHG at Walmart has a… View Post
I took a few weeks off from sharing my favorites because life has been rather busy lately, but I’m back with more favorites. Products Stretchy Summer Skort I bought two of these skorts for those hot summer days when I feel like mixing it up a little. You know– make it look like I’m at least trying. The skort fabric… View Post
Peonies requiring ants to bloom is a myth! Peonies and ants have a symbiotic relationship where insect and plant benefit from their interactions. Why Do Peonies Attract Ants? Ants are attracted to peonies because peony buds produce nectar, a sticky, clear sap. The nectar is a food source for ants because it provides sugars, lipids, and amino acids. When you… View Post
How to get the most of peonies season. Learn when peonies bloom, how to have continuous blooms for 6 weeks, and what to do after peonies bloom. Peony Pronunciation First things first– how do you pronounce peony? The answer is pee • uh • nee. However, the pronunciation can vary regionally in the United States. Many southerners tend to say… View Post
Named after a French actress, the Sarah Bernhardt peony is a big, beautiful flower with ruffly pink petals and emerald green foliage. What Do Sarah Bernhardt Peonies Look Like? Sarah Bernhardt peonies are classic, fully double, soft rose-pink blooms. The ruffly petals are lighter toward the edges. A few of the most outer petals are streaked with a darker pink…. View Post
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. An outdoor console table that can double as an outdoor potting bench? Sign me up! I recently came across this Better Homes & Gardens table that I can use to pot flowers and succulents. And the table can function as an extra table for… View Post
I’m a few days late with this week’s favorites because norovirus hit Emmett pretty hard over the weekend. But thankfully he’s feeling a lot better and he no longer demands that I hold him from 8AM to 7PM. Products Costco – Kirkland Cheese, Fruit, & Nut Packs I spotted these a few months ago at Costco and figured I’d give… View Post
Welcome to The Week’s Favorites! Very original name, I know. I thought it would be fun to create a weekly blog post with some of my favorite products, TV shows, movies, podcasts, books, links I shared in Instagram Stories during the week, and the latest blog posts. On the Blog I posted a bunch of deck pics and shared my… View Post
There are many great Better Homes and Gardens patio furniture options. My favorite 5-piece conversation set has many features that make it perfect for our outdoor space. This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. Better Homes and Gardens River Oaks 5-Piece Conversation Set The River Oaks 5-Piece conversation set is the perfect outdoor patio furniture for… View Post
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Use promo code CHELSM120 for 20% off at the Scholastic Store Online! Struggling to get your kids excited about books and reading? Here are 4 ways to encourage kids’ interest in books. Appeal to Their Interests In my experience as a… View Post
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I wanted to share some ideas and tips for creating the perfect Valentine’s Day brunch. This is a great idea for any and everyone. Because the main component is waffles, and who doesn’t love waffles? Heart Shaped Waffles A… View Post
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. It’s a new year, so that typically means a lot of organizing and cleaning is going on. This month, Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart challenged me to organize a space in less than 30 minutes. I chose our guest bathroom linen closet because… View Post
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. Books are always a welcomed gift in our house so today I’m sharing some book gift ideas for kids. For the Reluctant Reader, Ages 6-11 We started reading The Bad Guys books with Owen last year. Graphic novels are a great… View Post
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Christmas is quickly approaching, and I know some of you waited until the last minute. So I’m here to help with some last minute holiday gift ideas! For the Hostess with the Mostest Heading to a low key get together and want to bring… View Post
With the holiday season comes gifts. And with gifts comes shopping online. And with online shopping comes package deliveries. This is a completely optional act of gratitude, but I like to set a delivery driver snack basket on our front porch. It’s a basket filled with snacks for delivery workers to take as gesture of thanks. I add a small… View Post
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. This month Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart challenged me to get my home ready for the holiday season with a design inspired by my favorite holiday song. I have dozens of favorite holiday songs, but ultimately, I chose “A Holly Jolly Christmas”. It’s… View Post
I’ll update this blog post post periodically with my Black Friday finds. I lot of the stuff will be things we own and love. Be sure to check back periodically throughout the next few days! And make sure you’re following me on Instagram @twotwentyone, where I’ll share stuff in my stories. Don’t forget to browse through my gift guides! There’s a… View Post
At the end of every year, I share my favorite things. It’s always a random mix of items I’ve purchased throughout the year, that I love and would recommend to a friend. Most of the items are great gift ideas for others. Some of the items are great to make life with kids easier. And some are great to put… View Post
If you like vintage Christmas decor this is the post for you because I’m sharing my tinsel Christmas tree with vintage Shiny Brite ornaments. Even if you don’t enjoy vintage Christmas decorations, I still think you should stick around and at least look at the pretty pictures. Vintage Shiny Brite Ornaments After my Grandma Mildred passed away, I was given… View Post
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. The 2021-2022 school year is well underway for us, so today I wanted to share one of the reading habits we’ve grown into. Owen’s first grade teacher asks that students read for 15+ minutes each day to practice reading skills. We… View Post
