DIY | The Journey of a Humble Table

      I originally started writing this post back in 2018, before life got busy and this blog quietly slipped into hibernation. A lot has changed since then, but this little project stayed with me, tucked away both in storage and in the back of my mind. Going through my drafts, it feels like the perfect time to finally share the story of a table that was never just a table.

Creamy Chicken Soup with Jasmine & Wild Rice

      A cozy, flavorful creamy chicken soup that balances the tender comfort of jasmine rice with the nutty chew of wild rice. It’s great for chilly days or feeding a crowd!

Moonglow: A Glimmer I Didn’t Expect to Find

Image Credit: M3DIOCRE aka The Nighthawk

     When The Nighthawk and I got married, we were given a wedding gift of a hotel stay out of town. While exploring the area during our stay, we wandered into a little shop where I found myself drawn to a display of moon necklaces by Moonglow. Out of pure curiosity, I looked up my birthdate, and it turns out I was born on a full moon! The description of a full moon birthday really resonated with me. It said that people born under this moon are selfless, generous, and pour their hearts into everything they do. I wasn’t planning on buying anything, but something about that moment felt meaningful, and I couldn’t walk away.

A New Bird in the Nest

      If you’ve been around this blog for a while, you might remember “Mr. Chickadee” ~ my nickname for my now ex-husband, back when this space was mostly about little feet, diy, and homeschooling chaos.

      Well, time has flown, and my life looks a little different now. I’ve remarried to someone who stepped into this beautifully chaotic life of ours with an open heart and a solid sense of humor.

      And because this blog has always had a bit of a bird theme, it only felt right to give him a nickname too.

Why I Call My Kids My Chickadees

      I can’t remember exactly when or why I started calling my kids “chickadees.” It’s one of those nicknames that just became part of our world ~ like a favorite blanket or a well loved book. One day, I said it, and it stuck. Now it feels like it’s always been theirs.

Hearty Cheesy Potato Chicken Soup

      Here’s a cozy, hearty, cheesy potato chicken soup recipe that’s creamy, filling, and packed with flavor ~ perfect for chilly nights or feeding a hungry family.

The Quiet Magic of Glimmers

      Have you heard of glimmers?

      If you haven’t, glimmers are moments when something sparks joy or happiness… completely the opposite of triggers.

      A few months ago, our couples therapist said something that really stuck with me: If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It made me realize how often we approach life with the same old tools… reacting out of habit, fear, or survival mode. So much of our struggle comes from not having new tools, or what he called cognitive inflexibility, to handle life on life's terms.

      That’s where glimmers come in.

Hello Again, Old Friend

       It’s been a minute… okay, a few years. My last post was in December of 2018, and since then, life has hit hard and deep. It’s been beautiful in moments, but also messy, heavy, and brutally honest. The kind of full that cracks you open, forces growth you didn’t ask for, and reshapes everything you thought you knew. I’ve been surviving, stumbling, learning, and slowly finding my way back to myself.