

Summer Nights and Lightening Bugs
I tucked the jars away on the very top shelf of a small cupboard making sure each jar had a lid. Stored away for the summer months of bug ca


Packing away the favorite baby books
The bookcase is a stumbling mess of books. And this is just one. There are more. They used to look so nice and organized. Perfect in a...


Best Family Game for Toddlers
Playing games with the kiddos is one of my favorite things to do. We are an UNO and Sequence-loving family. I grew up with the adults...


Natural Decor for the Home (a beautiful and free option)
My child's preschool spurred my thinking. They use natural elements in the classrooms for some of their decor. For example, they have a...


Bedtime Routine: Embracing the Three Best Things
Each night, I ask my three children their “three things” -- three things they are proud of, thankful for, or enjoyed doing that day. I...


Finding Yourself #messyperfectlife
As part of a series, I have asked other women in my life (close and far away) to join AuthenticallyAmy as a guest blogger on the topic...


Potted Garden. Happy Wife. Happy Husband. Hungry Family.
Growing up we always had a garden. I loved watching it grow, picking the produce, and trying new recipes. I even joined a garden club...








































