Author: Rolling Richmond

Self Care isn’t Selfish – You Deserve it.

Self Care isn’t Selfish – You Deserve it.

I think that for a lot of us, self-care feels indulgent. Self-care feels selfish. We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but, how many of us are taking this advice to heart? I was recently speaking with a close friend 

Simple 3 Ingredient Granola Bars

Simple 3 Ingredient Granola Bars

I’m currently on a crusade to lower our family’s Sugar Intake and after an alarming trip to the grocery store, I’ve decided that in order to go low/no sugar on most of our daily foods, I’m going to need to find Recipes and start cooking. One simple swap was to try this 3 ingredient Granola Bars for my Husband’s Lunches and my Toddler’s Snack time.

DIY: Portable Outdoor Kid Fencing 2.0

DIY: Portable Outdoor Kid Fencing 2.0

Not long ago, I built and shared two adorable wooden fence panels to help contain my kiddo in the backyard. Shortly thereafter, a storm came along and knocked the cute fence panels out on the driveway and broke them apart. I’ve patched and repaired the panels multiple times now, but, the gap between the house and garage that needs fenced off creates a wind tunnel that just doesn’t work with the design I had drawn up. Time for a redesign.

Best Wedding Gifts of the Season

Best Wedding Gifts of the Season

Our calendar has been filling up at a rapid rate lately. Every few days, we receive another Save the Date or Formal Invite to the nuptials of friends and family. While I’m fretting over my wardrobe for these upcoming events (post to come on this topic!), I’m not fretting over gifts.

Delicious Homemade Two Ingredient Pizza Dough

Delicious Homemade Two Ingredient Pizza Dough

Marrying my Husband fulfilled my life long fantasy of being an Italian. I love the traditions of Sunday Supper and cooking down “Gravy” all day on the stove. The idea of good food and a crowded kitchen makes my heart swell in the most hygge 

Our Miscarriage: Honoring Loss & Moving Forward

Our Miscarriage: Honoring Loss & Moving Forward

A week ago, I was drafting a very different post. A week ago, I was excited to share the news that we were expecting our second child. A week ago, we went in for our 9 week ultrasound. A week ago, we experienced a tremendous 

Simple Flower Pot Posts for Patio String Lights

Simple Flower Pot Posts for Patio String Lights

It’s getting warmer!! Our patio is perfect for hanging out during the day and playing with sidewalk chalk, but at night, it’s not exactly cozy or comfortable. One quick little DIY upped our Patio Hygge game in a big big way, though – String Lights!

DIY Cheap Cinder Block Patio Shelves

DIY Cheap Cinder Block Patio Shelves

When we purchased our home, the house itself was in need of major repairs but the yard and the view were amazing & sold us on the place. We’ve spent the past 3 years undertaking major renovations indoors so I’m really excited to spend the 

An Ode to The Working Mom

An Ode to The Working Mom

Dear Working Momma, I have to start this off with a little apology. For months, I have been watching you from afar and feeling a little jealous. Every time I’m hauling my 50 pound diaper bag around the grocery store at lunch time and I 

Making Mom Friends: Blind Dating all Over Again

Making Mom Friends: Blind Dating all Over Again

Before my son was born, I worked full time in an office full of lovely people. I had friends to share my lunch with, people to gossip and laugh with, and coworkers I genuinely enjoyed. My day to day was filled with great interactions with