I stood on my deck at 5:40 PM, staring at a broken firepit, and seriously considered texting eight women to cancel our evening together. The outdoor cushions were covered in cat hair despite multiple attempts. The table had water stains and chips that seemed more obvious in the pre-dinner light. I felt that familiar panic that comes when your vision… View Post
Guide to Summer Gatherings: Imperfect Entertaining
The Ministry of Mess
The blank pages of my new planner stared back at me, full of possibility and – if I’m honest – a bit of shame. Would this be the year I could finally organize our chaotic blended family life into neat little boxes? Another year of wondering if I’d ever get it “right.” I kicked off January with a family meeting,… View Post
Embracing Imperfection and Blackberries
Every time I see a tub of blackberries in the store, I smile a little. I recently confessed to R7 insiders about my first “stepmom” explosion many summers ago. Our soon-to-be blended family of 7 faced cramming into a small two bedroom apartment. So, just a couple months before the wedding I took matters into my own hands. I purchased… View Post
Farm Life Festival
Farm Life Festival returns again this year on June 21, 2025! The moment you reach the green fields on the edge of this tiny town, the magic takes over. As you approach the gate you want to stop for a photo op and the nostalgia overtakes your senses. Mouth watering BBQ and music fill the air! The very best vendors… View Post
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