Finding peace on the path of hardship - making a home on the path to peace.
Hi, I’m Riley! I am a writer, podcaster, wife and mama. I hope you find peace & feel so very at home here. Reach out anytime, I’m here for you. You are wanted, needed and loved. I see you, I hear you and you my love, by the grace of God, you are enough. Let’s get to know each other! »
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The Journey Of “Doing Better”
Knowing better doesn’t always mean you can do better. We hear that term a lot these days, right? “Know better, do better”. It’s a statement that I have a deep disdain for as it is entirely unhelpful, shamey and gives the person sharing the information a ‘holier than thou’ appearance.
Simple Sourdough
I am sharing a bit about my sourdough journey and a few of the tips that I’ve learned along the way. I am sharing everything in a simplified way, how I wish someone had taught me.
Fun Fall Foods
Looking for fall meal inspiration? Look no further! Here are a few fun concoctions that Dustin has recently whipped up.
Easy Apple Bake
Here’s my easy, healthy alternative to the fall-favorite apple bake! An easy added-sugar-free breakfast.
Fall Decor - 4 R’s
It’s time to decorate for fall and the pressure is on from influencers & ads to stick to what’s trending and to buy new decor. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how I’m using the 4 R’s to decorate my house this year without spending a dime.
DIY Pumpkin Spice Coffee
I am 100% “basic” in the fact that I love when September 1st rolls around and I can finally drink pumpkin spice and enjoy it in all of its glory. I won’t lie, I’ll drink a Starbucks pumpkin spice, especially their pumpkin cold brew, at least once a season, but if I’m really being honest, it’s not the best thing in the world.
How To Organize
Not everyone has the natural intuition to organize, but that’s okay, that’s why I’m here to teach you all of my tips!
Decluttering the Closet
I have always hated my clothe’s closet because it feels impossible to maintain! But all you need is a few good systems to keep you organized. Here's how I keep my closet decluttered!
6 Habits For An Organized House
Feel like you can’t stay on top of the mess at home? Here are 6 easy habits you can implement now to make things a bit easier on you and your family!
A Manageable Cleaning Schedule
Overwhelmed by cleaning? I've been there. Rather than continuing to sit in the overwhelm, here's a cleaning guide & schedule that will help you get on track & manage the mess.
Decluttering? Simple.
Struggling to declutter your home? I’ve been there but I promise it’s far more simple than you may realize. Read on!
Branching Out
I have a weird fear of doing certain things.
Working out in front of people. Dancing in public settings- especially weddings. Not getting enough food at a restaurant and basically paying to leave hungry. Keeping plants alive. You get the point- weird things.
I guess I’m scared of them because it’s an underlying fear of failure due to the fact that I’m not the best at any of these things.
5 Ways I’m Sprucing Up My Home (On A Budget)
Homemaking isn’t always easy, but I wanted to spruce up my home decor and space for spring. Here’s how you can do it too- on a budget!
DIY Terra Cotta Vases
My first.. and maybe last.. DIY! I transformed colored vases to something a bit more neutral to redecorate on a budget!
Out With The Old, In With The New.
The Holiday's are the perfect time to declutter as you prepare for new gifts! Here's a few quick tips for decluttering.
A recap of the 5 books I read/listened to in July of 2024. Including two very popular books that I “DNF’d” and a title from Annie Down’s earlier catalog.