Home and Hearth

Ahhhh, the school lunch tray. A complete sociology study on lunchroom dynamics, cliques, and peer pressure. We all remember those days: who to sit with, what if there isn’t room at the table,…

That magnetic dry erase board that you used for schooling? It can be repurposed for an “almost out of” list in your kitchen. Now that we have older kids who are independently making…

What are Ambience Rooms? Youtube is full of the genre called Ambience Rooms. These digitally created “rooms” will transport you to amazing scenes of imaginary locations like a cafe, beach, library, or even…

I remember growing up hearing stories from my dad about his experiences growing up with an identical twin brother and the wild shenanigans they were involved in. Then being curious about his stories…

If you have a senior student or a young adult at home who is not currently planning on going to college or into the military really wanting help to know exactly how to…

What does brain chaos and love have to do with each other? Why does taming one increase the other? It’s all based on truth– absolute truth not subjective truth. One breeds fear, anxiety,…

I want to take my dish up a notch and change things up a bit but which seasoning or spice should I reach for? Is it more about texture as some say or…

As graduation quickly looms for my teens, I find that I am faced with an identity crisis of sorts. For over 13 years, I have been a homeschool mom and that has been…

We all have perspectives, it’s part of being human. The way we were raised, life experiences, who we spend our time with, what we read and watch. Opinions and beliefs are spouted on…

What is the 3 second predictive skill? It is the ability to pause and quickly think ahead to what will happen if… For example: What will most likely happen if I say this?…

Christmas Advent… the time when we are so excited to decorate and focus on the birth of Jesus with special advent readings. Yet, the time comes so quickly, I am almost always caught…

A Day in the Life of Freedom of Speech Therapy Services Think you might want to become a speech therapist? We take a moment to see inside a local speech therapist’s life and…

Fun art projects for the littles to the adults Summer is out and the kids are ready and full of energy to enjoy the summer days. After a few days, you might start…

Wood, concrete, and recycled items for planters: how to make, what to put in them and when. Want to spiff up your place with some beautiful planters? Now that we’ve discussed some of…

Lovely and creative plant books to enjoy and be inspired by + free plant stickers printable House plants are the refreshing touch of green and life in any room.  Sometimes though, we love…

A look into a day in the life of a librarian. Have you ever wondered just what does a librarian do? What are they doing back there behind the counter? Is checking books…

A look into the nature of God’s will through prayer. Have you ever wondered: why do we pray? If God has a plan and His will is going to be carried out, then…

What Does a Life Coach do and how they get there? Have you ever considered life coaching to help you work through some life issues that seem to keep you stuck? Life coaches…

What tools can make a Type 1 diabetic life easier? Type 1 Diabetes accessories can make daily life simpler and more secure with just a few well thought out specifics. Type 1 Diabetes…

Insomnia– that oh so lovely insomnia. Whether you are up until the middle of the night, wee hours of the morning, or just plain all night you will have company somewhere out there…

What to bring to a picnic, BBQ, or potluck? We have a mega list of over 100 simple picnic food ideas to get you through the summer and into autumn. Yum, the deliciousness…

What is in our family travel bin? Heading to the lake for a beautiful Saturday? Kids in the water, reading a good book on the shore, taking a boat ride, BBQ’s. Such a…

We’ve all heard the buzz trend of intermittent fasting that seems like the latest fad. In actuality, it has been around for thousands of years. I can find a myriad of resources regarding…

A few years back, as I sat next to a mom at a gathering and got to know a little more about what makes her tick, I realized that each person I sit…

Spring colors, poetry, to-do lists, seed catalogs Don’t you just feel the energy emerging from the soil? This season’s spring inspiration board is full of gentle color. What comes to mind when you…

These independently owned gift shops in Yakima are a beautiful treat to browse in as well as shop. Looking for a house warming gift? Maybe a Mother’s Day, baby, or appreciation present that…

What does spiritual warfare look like and specific ways to be strong What does spiritual battle for families look like?  Satan is smarter than you think and can fine tailor attacks to suit…

What would it be like to shop for an accessible home in a wheelchair or for a disabled member of your family? We have the pleasure of having a guest post written by…

An Artist Pursuing Fiber Arts Do you ever wonder what it’s like in the world of a fiber arts creative? Kathy from Horse n’ Round Studio was gracious enough to fill us in…

Forgiveness, that heavy and at-once light word. The paradox of dark and light that is the puzzle of those who are in the throes of needing to give it and the delight and…

Have you ever stopped and wondered what the word faith really means and what it is to have faith? As a Christian, we hear the word “faith” spoken consistently in church bandied oftentimes…