blog by phoebe phelan
You can instantly transform your bathroom into a spa by simply gathering fresh eucalyptus (I found it at Trader Joe’s) and tie the ends, securing behind the shower head and out of the direct stream of water. The heat and steam from the shower activates and releases the aromatherapy powers of the plants, making it good […]
That’s my word. For 2019. I’ve been mulling over words and directions and what and where I feel the Lord is calling me this year. I also recognized the need for courage and purpose and boldness and being strong and steadfast and being tenacious and persevering and being true. In that thinking I came to […]
A brand new year is upon us, and whether or not you’ve actually written down a list of resolutions, you’re probably hoping that this year will be better than the one behind you. We all want to feel like we’re moving forward in a good direction, growing instead of remaining stagnant, experiencing new things, and […]
This was hands down the most stress-free holiday shopping that I have ever experienced. Using the 4 Gift Rule also pushed me to really think about thoughtful gifts, rather than just trying to fill the space under the tree. William and I agreed that we would have the 4 gifts and then stockings, with a […]
Counting down to Christmas already? So am I! I have rounded up the most hyped-up holiday gift ideas for 2018 that every recipient on your list is after! For The Family NestRingEcho ShowNespresso Essenza Mini Original Espresso Machine by Breville Vitamix 5200 BlenderShark S87 Robot VacuumLifeprintGoPro Hero7Kayak Game of ThingsAmazon Gift Card For […]
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be hard to make time for date night. Every year we look forward to our ice skating date. Last year I was pregnant so we had to skip, but it was well worth the wait. We laughed, held hands, raced and had the best […]
Christmas shopping can be hard especially when you want to WOW everyone on your list! The next 12 days we will be sharing gift ideas for everyone from your mother-in-law to your co-workers. On the first day of Christmas, @marleylilly gave to me… One pair of tartan monogrammed loafers! 🎄 These loafers are perfect for your monogrammed […]
For the grandparents, we wanted to something special for Christmas. We didn’t have the time to get silhouettes done so I gave it a shot. They turned out so much better than planned. After the holidays I am going to make another for us, maybe even an ornament. Directions Take a photo of your child’s […]
Christmas pillows can be expensive, so I decided to make my own. I got this idea off of one of my FB groups. I purchased 4 placemats from Target (4.99 each). Directions: 1. Cut a small slit at the bottom 2. Stuff with fiberfill 3. Sew up the slit up Easy + super cute! I […]
Minimalism and Christmas can be difficult for people who aren’t pursuing a minimalist lifestyle to understand. People sometimes have a hard time wrapping their head around the fact that we don’t need a ton of gifts to enjoy the magic and wonder of the season. Instead, reducing the gift-focus actually allows us to enjoy the […]
