I love reading. I really do. But between the chaos of everyday life and the siren call of streaming services, my bookshelf has started to look more like a decorative accent than a source of adventure. Still, when fall rolls around, something magical happens: the air gets crisp, the blankets get fluffier, and suddenly, curling up with a good book using one of my DIY bookmarks feels like the only reasonable way to spend an evening.
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10 Simple DIY Crafts to Try This Fall
Fall Craft-A-Thon: Easy DIYs for tweens, moms, and anyone who thinks hot glue is a lifestyle.
Easy Dollar Tree Craft: DIY Mini-Halloween Signs
A Spooky-Cute Craft for Kids & Grown-Ups Alike
Continue readingSimple Fall DIY – Pumpkin Centerpiece with Dollar Tree Finds
Small Pot, Big Personality: How to Make a Mini Scarecrow
Pumpkin Spice & Parental Advice: Lessons from the Drop-Off Lane
The air is crisp, the lattes are cinnamon-dusted, and my car smells like a seasonal candle gave up halfway through. That can only mean one thing: fall is here, and so is the daily school drop-off rodeo.
Between dodging rogue backpacks and waving at moms I only recognize by their sunglasses, I’ve gathered a few nuggets of wisdom—steeped in caffeine and survival instincts.
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A Backyard Bash Full of Fun & Games
From Cannonballs to Car Lines: 10 Tween Lunches That Actually Get Eaten
The Mom Behind the Mayhem
Hi, I’m Bethany—a mom navigating a lively household where glitter meets grocery lists and every day is a balancing act of love, laughter, and logistics.
I live on the coast of sunny North Carolina with my husband, our creative daughter, and a black lab who thinks he runs the house (he’s not wrong).
When I’m not sneaking in a few pages of a good book, you’ll find me soaking up family time, chasing the dog to get my throw pillows back, or trying to convince my daughter that chores build character.
Mom life isn’t always easy, but I believe in finding joy in the mess, meaning in the ordinary, and laughter in the chaos. This blog is my little corner to share the wins, the fails, and everything in between.