Christmas decor has a way of changing the whole feel of our living space. And when it comes to decorating for the holidays some years I’m more in the mood for decorating than others. But 2020 is by far the most I’ve ever looked forward to and anticipated the transformation. This was the most into decorating the boys have ever been as well. I let them do as many decorations as they wanted to. It was a joy to see the excitement and anticipation all over their little faces…
Read MoreEven though we basically do a form of school year-round we officially started our new year at the end of September. No matter what each year holds, I’m thankful for the time we have together. Learning alongside them is the most wonderful kind of hard. Deeply grateful for their lives…
Read MoreThis is our home right now. We spent this past weekend switching our bedroom and playroom. I love how we are using all of our space right now. It feels like we’re finally maximizing each room to it's full potential…
Read MoreWe celebrate another wonderful year with Abner in our lives. Even though it's only been two years, it's hard to imagine life without him. This boy makes us laugh and is so full of love. We had the best time celebrating him this weekend.
You never know what things your children are going to attach themselves to. Abner has grown a love for construction vehicles, Thomas / trains in general, and good food. We themed his birthday around trains and spent the day playing on his new train set, painting, driving around on his new digger, and eating lots of food…
Read MoreWhether you’re moving into a new space or rethinking your current setup, here are some of the things I’ve done in our home to maximize the space and brighten it up some…
Read MoreEaster 2020 was unique and special. We spent our time at home together like so many others this year…
Read MoreI enjoy keeping a clean home. Some have argued that mess and cutter are the natural result of productivity and getting things done. One article I’ve read even went as far as celebrating a messy home..
Read MoreI’ve put together this list of resources with the hopes it will serve your family in the way it has mine. Some of these resources are new to this season and I’m excited we have them to share together…
Read MoreIn the middle of all of the craziness I don’t want to be marked by panic or fear. I want to be practicing gratitude and thanksgiving for all the things we have…
Read MorePhew! I think we made it. It’s especially hard to be sick at this time of year with the birthdays in our family, an anniversary, and holidays. Thankful for these slow and sweet days together again - and for health now…
Read MoreThanksgiving is another opportunity for reflection and looking at life through a specific lens. A lens that helps us see both the enjoyable and the difficult, the sweet and the sour, for what they are. Understanding Thanksgiving correctly helps us see how the things we've experienced shape and grow us into the person we are…
Read MoreLet’s do this weekend over and over. Camping under the stars. Slowly listening to Calvin read stories to us by the campfire while sipping on hot coco. Cuddling as close together as we can through the night…
Read MoreSpring is here and it looks like the thick fog of sickness and winter is beginning to lift. 2019 feels like it's been filled with constant illness, reassessing, and rescheduling - which makes it feel like we've been a lot less productive than we'd hoped we would be…
Read MoreEvery Thanksgiving has looked different for us, between hosting or traveling. For the first time this year, we kept it slow and just us. We spent the evening before prepping the house, the food, and creating the tablescape so there wouldn’t be much to do when we first woke up…
Read MoreAs we get closer and closer to the arrival of our little one, I've spent some time reminiscing on bringing Emet home from the hospital for the first time. I'm grateful for the gift of photography and the way it captures a moment and allows you to re-live it over and over again…
Read MoreOne of the things I've always wanted for my family is a peaceful home. A peaceful place where we can rest, eat, dance, be productive, and retreat. I hope to create a home that's a dependable place to come back to after a long day...
Read MoreAs we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...
Read MoreThe living room is the first space you see when you walk into the house, so when we saw it for the first time, I immediately tried to figure out how this room could work. Every once in a while there is a space that is especially challenging to work with - that was the case with this house. But I loved the challenge...
Read MoreAs summer days come to an end, I want to hang onto these simple things that have been so sweet to me in this season; the warm afternoon sun peeking into the windows, a nice cup of hot tea with a fun book, and the chuckle of Emet as he plays with his toys...
Read MoreAsking the right questions at home can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can help you know how to best serve in your home...
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