Category: Seasonal Living

  • Pieces of Our Holiday Decor | November Edition

    Pieces of Our Holiday Decor | November Edition

    Hello friends, and welcome to the blog today. Whew! It’s been a busy week for me. Besides making regular Etsy orders, I also received an order for 46 hair bows for a dance team. I’m almost done. It definitely was a blessing to receive such a large order! (Getting some regular Joyfully Made Hair Bow…

  • A November of Gratitude | Weekend Blessings

    A November of Gratitude | Weekend Blessings

    Hello dear reader, and welcome to the blog today. I hope your weekend was full of good things! Mine sure was. I ended up getting a lot of things accomplished, which felt wonderful. As a homemaker, it feels so good to check things off of my list. I started Saturday morning by cleaning out our…

  • November Encouragement

    November Encouragement

    Hello, dear friends. I hope you’ve had a wonderful day! Today has been so very sweet, because my youngest child turned FIVE. I can hardly believe it. We’ve been celebrating, and we fit in an orchestra practice, to boot. It’s been a busy, but good, day. November is simply flying by, and I’ve been thinking…

  • Simply Grateful | November 5, 2024

    Simply Grateful | November 5, 2024

    Hello, dear reader. I hope your Tuesday has been absolutely lovely so far! It’s election day here in the United States, and I’m so curious to watch the coverage later. I hope to print out election maps for my children to color in, and everyone should have a good time. We just finished our homeschool…

  • New Beginnings in November

    New Beginnings in November

    Hello, friends. I’m so happy you’re here today! Are you glad that the page of the calendar has turned? I sure am. October has left so many sweet memories in its wake, but I’m excited to welcome November. November is such a gorgeous month. I begin to notice just how short the days seem, which…

  • Free November Digital Download for Your Home

    Free November Digital Download for Your Home

    Good morning, friends! November is creeping up on us, and I thought it would be nice to create a new printable to celebrate it. This 8 x 10 JPG is my gift to you. I really hope you enjoy it. It reads: November is the month for pumpkin pie, scattered leaves, and thankful hearts. I’m…

  • Approaching Hallows

    Approaching Hallows

    The morning feels sweet, and full of possibilities. Splashes of autumnal color catch my eye as I look out the window, and a female cardinal chirps at our bird feeder just outside. How lovely late October is. I especially enjoy it since the cardigan I wear year-round doesn’t seem nearly so out of place anymore.…

  • Announcing A November of Gratitude

    Announcing A November of Gratitude

    What a wonderful day. It’s been simply lovely, and full of joy! I love Saturdays. They are my favorite day to relax, and kick my feet up. While today wasn’t exactly “relaxing” since I ran a 5K and hiked six miles at a park, it was just what my heart needed. My mind is clear,…