Jam Making and Canning

Jam-making and canning are what this season has been about. 2023 is my 2nd year canning and it just gets easier. Canning is a lot of work but is so rewarding Now, when I say easier, I mean feeling confident canning comes more easily each time I can. Canning is A LOT of work. But Read More …

Valentine’s Day Drink/Punch Recipe

Drink/punch recipe I love Valentine’s day! Some people will say it is just a made-up holiday from the decor companies. But being able to see all the reds and pinks with the hearts? YES PLEASE. So I made a cute Valentine’s day drink/punch recipe. I think most of us know how to make the punch Read More …

2023 Seed Starting: How to

Seed starting time! Can you believe it?! Well, just onions so far. Last year I started them with the rest of the seeds; they needed way more time! So I bumped it up this year quite a bit. Burpee Walla Walla Onions To be 100% honest I chose Walla Walla onions back in 2021 because Read More …

An Easy, Cheap, DIY Trellis

I had been dreaming of having my own honeysuckle plant since I was little. Growing up at my parent’s house, there was a honeysuckle plant that vined up along the front trellis of the front porch. I loved seeing the flowers bloom and knowing it was a welcoming spot for all the Hummingbirds. So when Read More …

My Quick April 2022 Favorites + Recap/Update

April just flew by! I can not believe it is May! Part of me thinks I didn’t get much accomplished and the other part knows I did. I didn’t really do many DIY projects and I am just itching to do some more. But I am trying to put the big projects on the backburner Read More …

Bathroom Refresh and Remodel

A month-long project and my bathroom is finally finished! No more yellowing floors! Follow along as I share with you my process, tools, and products used for this transformation! My plan was to spend the least amount of money on this transformation. Thanks to us planning this all at the right time, we don’t have Read More …

Cheap and easy diy Christmas craft

I posted this cute, cheap, and easy DIY Christmas craft as a reel! if you are looking for an easy Christmas craft, this is the one for you! I adapted this idea from First Media Blossom on Pinterest. You’ll need: Plastic spoons Poster board Spray paint Hot glue Glitter You’ll just cut a triangle out Read More …

2nd Week of December Update

Hi Chickadees! Hard to believe there is just a handful of days left of 2021! Follow along to learn how my 2nd week of December went! Monday of the 2nd Week of December If you haven’t caught on yet, my Mondays usually are my “catch-all” days. I am usually catching up from the weekend getting Read More …

The first week of December Weekly Update

Hi Chickadees! I can’t believe it’s already December! This year has just flown by! This first week was a pretty great week! Here is my December Weekly Update! Monday of my Weekly Update Monday was pretty uneventful. It just consisted of a long day adjusting back to a normal week after a busy and short Read More …

A Great Guide to Building your Own Utility Shelf

Hi Chickadees! If you’re new here welcome to The Roost! If you’re a returning chick, welcome back! Follow along with this post for a great guide to building your own utility shelf. A Great Guide to Building your Own Utility Shelf Both of these projects were part of my Great Budget-Friendly Laundry Room Makeover. If Read More …