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DIY PROJECTS, Motherhood, SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Waste Not Want Not: Muffin Tin Crayons

May 29, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Waste Not Want Not: Muffin Tin Crayons
Waste Not Want Not: Muffin Tin Crayons

Hi, friends! I wanted to hop on here and share a fun little upcycle/craft my daughter and I did today. It was very easy and helped us avoid waste! I’ve seen this idea on Pinterest for quite awhile, but I’d been putting it off for whatever reason. No more! I decided to go ahead and [...]

food, SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Making Homemade Granola

May 23, 2026by MidwestMattie2 Comments on Making Homemade Granola
Making Homemade Granola

Hi, friends! Yesterday, I made a new (to me) granola recipe and I wanted to share it because it was a win! I was running low on granola and hadn’t picked up any from the store, so I ran to Pinterest and found this one: I didn’t have any parchment paper, but it didn’t stick [...]

DIY PROJECTS, SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Whimsifying my Life: Friendship Bracelet Headphones

May 22, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Whimsifying my Life: Friendship Bracelet Headphones
Whimsifying my Life: Friendship Bracelet Headphones

Hi, friends! This is a project that’s taken me awhile, but I just finished it and I wanted to share it on here! I’ve seen so many people do this on Pinterest and it intrigued me so much. I know most people no longer use wired headphones, but I still really enjoy them, so I [...]

Motherhood, Musings

The Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore. (And Other Thoughts)

March 13, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on The Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore. (And Other Thoughts)
The Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore. (And Other Thoughts)

Hi, friends! It's been quite some time since I've written up a blog post with random musings. So, I thought that I'd share some thoughts I've been having lately. The world feels so heavy, even amidst any of the joys that we may have. It's not right to stick our heads in the sand, but [...]

MEDIA

What I Read in February 2026.

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on What I Read in February 2026.
What I Read in February 2026.

Hi, friends! I wasn't able to complete quite as many books as I did in January, but I thought I'd hop on here to talk about what I was able to read. I'm slowly making it through my personal library that has far too many books that I've had for ages, sitting unread. The first [...]

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