creativity for the home
What is the one thing this time of year is full of? You guessed it – food! We are on a merry-go-round of cooking and baking: turkeys, cookies, roasts, casseroles, apple pies, pumpkin pies, and more! But all of these delicacies can take a toll on our kitchens. That’s why each October, I take some…
I love the little town we live in, Franklin, Tennessee! One of my favorite pastimes is exploring the area and finding new places to frequent. Grand openings are always exciting for me because the family likes to join for all the extra fun! While I love all of the local stores and restaurants, there was…
Recently, I decided to plant a mini herb garden. Since we’re in a townhome with landscapers, I didn’t want to tear up the plants they take care of. So I used a large pot we’ve had for years, and planted five tasty herbs! I’ve been so excited to get cooking with some of my favorite…
If you saw my last post, you’ll notice that I have tacos on the brain lately! So, when I was trying to come up with a fun and unique teacher gift for the end of the year … naturally tacos came up. My mom has been a school teacher since I can remember and I…
My husband and I have been working really hard this year on getting our finances in order. That means paying off all of our debt and sticking to a budget. Our biggest issue with budgeting is that we have a tendency to spend way more on eating out than we should. So, I’ve been trying…
Since moving to the Nashville area, my boys have been sharing a room. First it was in our apartment: where they had a giant walk in closet. That was so easy … each of them had a hanging rod; I installed a bookcase nook for them to read in; plus we had plenty of space…
This post has been on my mind for quite some time now. It’s an idea I’ve been thinking about on and off for at least the past year; but it has come to the forefront over the last few months. As we’ve accumulated more stuff I have felt the desire to purge: all those barely-touched…
*this post contains Amazon affiliate links. thank you for supporting the brands i love – it helps make Atkinson Drive possible!* Both of my boys have birthdays during the Winter break – within two weeks of each other! We always throw them a joint birthday party. It’s a ton of fun, but sometimes it can…
Thank you Goliath Games for sponsoring this post. Pick up your favorite game today to enjoy the holiday season and beyond! This time of year always brings so much joy to little kiddos. But it can be difficult for us parents to help entertain them during the school break, right? I know I always struggle…
I have never been much for Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve been having a hard time getting into the swing of Fall. So I thought I’d switch things up and do something fun this year! My son is really into mummies after studying them at school. Between his obsession and a recent trip to…
Every once in a while my family and I make the four-ish hour trek to Atlanta, GA to visit the IKEA store down there. Normally we drive down early Saturday with enough time for a quick run through before driving right back. But, my husband has a new job that gives him Fridays off now….
My family and I love a good Summertime celebration! Anything to be outside with friends and family … enjoying each other, the weather, and delicious food. One of our favorite warm weather dishes is Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It’s one of those things you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without shame (well – maybe…
Father’s Day is coming up on us quickly! Sadly, I just realized that my husband is going to be gone for most of his special day. So my boys and I came up with something fun for him that came together easily. This Father’s Day gift idea is perfect for the dad who has everything….
Being a teacher’s kid, I know how much they sacrifice. Their pay is less than it should be … and so much is spent on making sure kids have great experiences! You’ll hardly hear them complain, though. Because it’s their calling and they love it. That’s why I love to spoil my kids teachers. A thoughtful gift…
