{From the Front Porch // The Trajectory of Life Can Change in an Instant}

 Written on 9/6

It’s Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., and we are headed to our very first hockey game of the new season. The air feels different...crisp with anticipation, heavy with the sound of gear being packed, and light with the chatter of excitement. And as I sat there reflecting, it struck me just how quickly the trajectory of life can change.

{2 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins}

My heart is in full-on fall mode right now, and you know what that means… a little fall baking had to happen! There’s just something about the scent of pumpkin and spices filling the house that makes me feel like autumn has officially arrived. Today I wanted to share the simplest little recipe with you. Wait… can I even call it a recipe if it only has two ingredients? lol! Either way, these muffins are too good not to share.

{DIY Fall Simmer Pot Recipe}

There’s something about fall that just begs for cozy evenings at home, candles flickering, soup simmering on the stove, and soft blankets close by. One of my favorite ways to make our home feel like fall is to whip up a simple DIY simmer pot. It’s natural, inexpensive, and fills every corner of the house with the most wonderful fragrance. Think of it like a hug for your senses!

While the stores are full of autumn-scented candles (and don’t get me wrong, I love them, too!), a simmer pot has its own special charm. There’s something intentional about slicing fresh fruit, sprinkling in spices, and letting it all gently bubble away. And every time I catch that warm, spicy aroma, I’m reminded of God’s goodness in the simple things... even in the fragrance of His creation.

{Hopeful Steps into October // A Fall Hodgepodge}

It’s time for another Wednesday Hodgepodge, and I am loving this week's questions!! All things fall, food, and country! Just three of my very favorite things. Let’s jump into the questions...

{Oddfest in Waxahachie // A Quirky October Tradition}

Every small town has its traditions, the kind of events that bring the community together in ways only locals can understand. For Waxahachie, one of those traditions is Oddfest, a celebration that perfectly captures the quirky, creative, and small-town-friendly spirit of our community.