Mix up a batch of homemade overnight yeast roll dough in the afternoon and let it rise while you sleep. Bake fresh rolls the next morning for warm, tender bread right out of the oven. These overnight yeast rolls were a cherished tradition in my family. They were my mother’s special-occasion rolls, and we always … Read more

Dining Room Feature Walls: Painting with Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore In the latest update of our One Room Challenge, we finished painting most of the Living and Dining Room in Simply White—except for two walls. A friend suggested we introduce visual interest and better define the Dining Room by turning those two walls into … Read more

Create a soft, ruffled Christmas tree using an unexpected craft supply — coffee filters. You can tailor its size and silhouette using a simple cardboard cone base. Have you heard of coffee filter crafts? On a gray, stormy afternoon I wanted something white and delicate to set beside a newly acquired birdcage and some sparkly … Read more

Favorite Christmas Baking and Holiday Treats My holiday decorating and baking always seem to run a little behind schedule, but the season still arrives on time. This year I managed to get most of the treats together little by little. A special shout-out to Connie—she baked 720 squares for the camp, which was an incredible … Read more

There’s something so comforting about the fresh scent of clean laundry straight from the dryer—unless it doesn’t smell fresh at all. If your clothes come out smelling musty or unpleasant, the first step is to remove odors, then focus on how to make laundry smell great without relying on chemical-laden dryer sheets or fabric softeners. … Read more

This Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe yields soft, chewy cookies packed with oats and melty chocolate—perfect warm from the oven. A family favorite for years, these cookies have been tucked into lunchboxes, shared at gatherings, and enjoyed with a cold glass of milk. They’re simple to make, reliably tender, and flexible enough for swaps … Read more

Have you met Jami? She’s the creative force behind the blog Freckled Laundry. I found her early in my blogging journey and she quickly became one of those inspiring “seasoned bloggers” I admire—“seasoned” meaning experienced and creative, not old! She’s a young mom whose ideas encouraged me, an older mom, to follow some creative dreams … Read more

Yesterday I shared that my sister-in-law helped me find some essential clothing for our upcoming trip to Hawaii. I’m thrilled with what we discovered and delighted by how smooth the whole shopping trip was. Surprisingly, we stopped at just one store: Value Village. For readers who don’t know, Value Village is a chain of thrift … Read more

This easy baked brie with fig jam looks elegant but is incredibly simple to prepare. It’s a perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings, casual dinner parties, or any time you want a show-stopping starter with minimal effort. Delicious baked brie is an easy appetizer recipe perfect for holiday spreads or any special occasion. A wheel of … Read more

Our story: From first-hand experience—practical guidance on how to downsize your home, with helpful tips to make the process positive and manageable. I’ll be honest: I didn’t choose to downsize—downsizing chose me. Nearly three years ago we packed up twenty-five years of life and moved into a 1,250-square-foot townhouse. Our current home is the complete … Read more