One of the go-to snacks in my house are chocolate chip cookies. I usually make a double batch and freeze them so I have some on hand for my boys and random company. This recipe comes from a family cook book and I think it's the best one out there 😉 Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients:… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookies

When we first moved into our house (we've been here for two years now), I had several different pieces of furniture that I wanted to refinish. I was pretty uneducated on the painting and staining process, but learned a lot during each project. One of the projects I wanted to tackle was a dresser for… Continue reading Refurbished Dresser

In our house we have Christmas, Saelor's birthday on the 27th and Atlas' birthday on January 9th. Can I please just have a summer baby next? 😉 It's a busy few weeks, but I try to make it special for both boys. I decided to do a Woodland Creature themed birthday party for Atlas. For… Continue reading Woodland Creature Birthday Party

I've always loved birthdays. It's the one day everyone celebrates you and that is such a special thing. The apple didn't fall far from the tree because my little boy, Saelor, is obsessed with birthdays. It's full of cake, candles, singing, balloons and presents. All of his favorite things wrapped together in one day. I… Continue reading Dinosaur Birthday Party

It's November! And it's finally starting to cool down. When I got married, we moved to Minnesota and had some very cold winters (even a snowstorm in May) and now that I'm living in South Carolina we're having very warm falls. I think extreme weather follows us. 😉 Anyways, if you are looking for a… Continue reading Fabric Wreath

Hi! It's Jodi from The Whispering Pines. I've decided to branch out and create my own blog. I've been doing contributor posts for Delightful Order, but I thought it might be fun to set up my own account. Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my latest projects and recipes! To get in the… Continue reading Pumpkin Muffins