Happy Belated Thanksgiving! It's hard to believe November's almost over already! Today instead of a list-style blog post, I have a new video up on my YouTube channel all about Christmas gift ideas for toddler girls! The 22 ideas I'm talking about in the video are things we already own and already know that our daughter Sophie loves! I hope you enjoy seeing these recommendations! (PS - you can click HERE to watch the video over on YouTube. Otherwise, you can watch the embedded video … [Read more...]
Sophie’s Zoo-Themed 3rd Birthday Party
Sophie turned 3 on October 16! It's hard to believe she's been a 3-year-old for a month already. Where has the time gone? Like we do every year, we had an early birthday party for Sophie (her birthday falls right in the middle of our busy harvest season around here!). But it's still just as special - plus, I'm of the opinion that having your birthday party on a different day than your birthday just spreads the celebration out more! How fun! :) Celebrating a couple weeks later on her actual … [Read more...]
Crockpot Apple Pear Spice Cake
Happy fall, friends! It certainly feels like autumn in Minnesota today! It feels like 51 degrees here - windy, blustery, and lovely with leaves starting to change! The kids and I went on a walk this morning and we definitely needed to bundle up in this wind! I'm trying something new today and sharing a recipe via video! If you haven't heard yet, I have a YouTube channel as well, where I share snippets of our daily life, food, homeschooling, and more. I'd be honored if you'd head over there to … [Read more...]
13 Habits + Rhythms That Make a Big Difference for Me:
I'm such a creature of habit. Are you like that, too? I suspect that most of us are - it's just human nature to gravitate towards what worked well for us last time! While there are times I certainly enjoy diving into something new (usually for me it's a fun new recipe to try), I've found that a good part of my emotional wellbeing - my general "settledness" - relies on peaceful, predictable routines in my daily life. Some of these rhythms have come and gone for me over the years, but as time … [Read more...]
Our Family Vacation to Door County, Wisconsin
Remember how my last blog post said, "I'm back!" ?? And how that was two whole months ago? Haha. Oh dear. It has been a busy summer (which is an understatement!). I know that 2020 has been quite the year for people all around the world. Here's a bit of a life update in the Olson home: In January, my husband Bjorn publicly announced he was running for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Our District has a seat that will soon be vacated. There was an endorsing convention (where delegates … [Read more...]
Sophie’s Favorite Books at Age 2.5
I'm back! Boy, I did not plan or expect to step back from blogging for so long. So much has been going on in our life here, as well as in the world, and honestly, I just haven't been able to find the time/mental space to blog! I'm glad to be sitting down today to write (goodness, I even planned days in advance to make sure I'd have this brief time to blog this week!), and I'm excited to be sharing a post that's been on my mind for a while! You've likely heard this before, but my husband and I … [Read more...]
Coffeeless Whipped Coffee Recipe
Finally, here's an easy recipe for whipped coffee…without the coffee! This coffeeless "Dalgona coffee" recipe lets you enjoy the new whipped coffee trend without the caffeine! In this post, I'm sharing how you can use a particular coffee substitute to make delicious whipped coffee! It's a great Dalgona coffee alternative. Let me back up a little. If you've followed me on Instagram or here on the blog for a while, then you know I'm a huge fan of coffee shops! In my mind, there's nothing better … [Read more...]
Announcing my YouTube Channel!
Hey guys, it’s finally time for an announcement: I have a YouTube channel!! (If you follow me on Instagram or on Facebook, then you've probably already heard about this, but I did want to share about my new YouTube channel here on the blog as well.) A little backstory: I’ve always loved photography. I love photographing peaceful, joyful moments, because I’m constantly looking for ways to capture the beauty in ‘the mundane’ - in our everyday life. Once I became a mama, I grew … [Read more...]
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