Since March we have kind of gotten used to the extra commotion and constant schedule adjustments. The latest summer schedule also means early risers and late bedtimes, our kids running in and out of the house all day long, a revolving door in the kitchen, and somehow trying to accomplish a minute of work here and there. There have been a few things that have really helped us have a more positive start to the day I wanted to share, as I see it as a key piece to feeling supported in our whole being health..
Today’s post is written by Gabe. (The one with the green thumb.)
For me one of the most bittersweet things about leaving this amazing place is leaving behind all of my beloved fruit trees and bushes. I have put many joyful hours in my yard nurturing my wooded children, it’s difficult to say goodbye. I planted them for my kids, as picking and eating their own fruit produces such sweet memories for a child (pun intended). This is the first year that most of these amazing fruit varieties will give a good crop, and although it is hard to leave before seeing the literal fruits of our labor, I am very happy that they will be passed on to the next amazing owners to enjoy. So here is an update on my green beauties before we say goodbye.
Since we decided to make the move to Nashville, it has felt like we have been climbing up a mountain of never ending to-do list items to prepare our home for the market. We did manage to get it in tip top shape just in time. However, I think if we worked outside of the home vs. being self-employed, half of these transformations wouldn’t have happened. All the same, I thought it might be helpful to share the things we did focus on in order to sell our home quickly. It did work, as we were very fortunate to sell our home for over asking price with multiple offers.
When we finished out our daylight basement, we made the plans to have a laundry room, and convert the upstairs laundry room into a larger pantry. We didn’t realize we were moving then of course, so this February we decided to finish it up. I will be honest this may be one of the hardest rooms to let go of when we move because oh my gosh! The laundry room is now a peaceful oasis that I want to live in!
Coming up for air in between selling a home and buying one! We keep Father’s Day pretty simple, and I usually pick out a few gifts for the kids to give their dad, they make homemade cards, and we make a big brunch. I always consult Gabe for these gift guides because he has a much better knack for finding cool things he would actually use. We wanted to include a range of options at different price points too. Hope this is helpful!
1. Aviators – With little ones, our sunglasses tend to conveniently disappear quite often. For this reason, I never like to spend more than $20 for a pair. Gabe loves aviators, and I like the pricepoint and style of these!
Utility Magnetic Wristband – A reader recommended this to us, so I ordered it over Christmas. Gabe has used and loved it for home projects. A very useful and cost friendly gift.
Grill Tools Set – We were gifted a grill tools set for our wedding and we have put them to good use! I loved the price point of this set, and I think any guy could use a good flipper for burgers. (sold out but similar here)
Baseball Stadium Posters – Gabe is a huge Brewers fan so he got super excited about these stadium prints. You can order just about any stadium!
Utility Work Apron – Really helpful in shielding your clothes from getting damaged when working on anything around the home or even grilling in your backyard. (sold out but similar here)
Painter’s Tape Dispenser – I wish we would have found this sooner. A nifty painter’s tape dispenser for masking off areas for staining, texturizing, sanding, and painting.
Storage Hook Straps – It may not look like a fun gift, but they have multiple purposes! You can even hang bikes from these in your garage.
Camping Tent – I got Gabe a Coleman tent a while ago and it has held up so well. We have even done backyard camping with one similar to this.
Campfire Fishing Pole – For the guy who is hard to shop for. Roast marshmallows or hot dogs on this campfire fishing pole:)
Cordless Drill Set – Gabe uses this weekly around here. It is his top rec for a good duo drill set.
Personalized Leather Wallet – Etsy always has some good gift ideas. This looks like a quality option with a great variety of personalization options.
We have a home tour and updated videos coming up in a few weeks, but wanted to create an easy reference post for paint colors! I would have love to add a few more color options to rooms, but will have to save that for the next home. Every room below has the paint color name below it (we mainly used eggshell finish).
We really needed to give out front porch a face lift before listing it on the market, so we made a few changes! Swept, power washed, painted, and spruced to get a much more inviting hang spot.
