Oh, hey. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared my favorites. But with the kids going back to school now, I’ll have more time to work on blog posts. So, let’s jump right in. Products Adjustable Bed Base We’ve had our adjustable bed base for four months now so I feel comfortable giving my opinion on it. In short, I love… View Post
Laundry Room Storage Ideas
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Laundry rooms can be tricky when it comes to organization. So today I’m sharing some laundry room storage ideas to get the most out of your space. This month Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart asked me to share some of their products that… View Post
Big Sale Days 2022
It’s Amazon Prime Day as well as a big sale day for Walmart and Target! I’m going to share my favorite finds from all three retailers here. I’ll update this post often so keep checking back throughout the day. Use the Table of Contents to easily navigate to things that are of interest to you. Keep in mind that now… View Post
DIY S’Mores Station
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own. What’s better than a summer night outside? A summer night outside with a DIY s’mores station. Today I’m sharing how to assemble a s’mores station and drink station. DIY S’Mores Station For the DIY S’Mores Station, you’re going to want the following items: marshmallow… View Post
Summer Reading Fun
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. 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! Today I’m sharing some things I’m doing this summer to… View Post
Black and White Patio Furniture
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
This Week’s Favorites • April ’22, Week 4
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 and Ants
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
Peony Growing Season
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
Sarah Bernhardt Peony
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
Outdoor Potting Bench and Console Table
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
This Week’s Favorites • March ’22, Week 4
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
This Week’s Favorites • March ’22, Week 3
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
My Favorite Better Homes and Gardens Patio Furniture
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
4 Ways to Encourage Kids’ Interest in Books
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
Valentine’s Day Brunch
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
Easy Bathroom Linen Closet Organization
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
Book Gift Ideas for Kids
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
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
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
Delivery Driver Snack Basket + Free Thank You Sign
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