Category: Americana

  • Happy Veteran’s Day!

    Happy Veteran’s Day from us at Lumber in my Minivan! Freedom isn’t free, and we are grateful to those who serve our country. We will resume regular schedule on Wednesday.

  • Farmhouse Friday: Favorite Flea Market Finds

    I absolutely love antique stores, resale stores and thrift shops. I love looking for specific things, but I also love finding random treasures too. Recently, I found this pretty and unusual desk in a Habitat for Humanity store. For a split second, I considered buying it. Then, I spotted this…

  • Weekend fall family fun: Homeland Creamery

    My tiny dancer had a performance this weekend at a farm not too far down the road that we know well. Not her actual performance. That’s just for funzies. They were having a fall festival, complete with vendors, food and fun. And of course, the ice cream shop was open.…

  • End of Summer 2019 Recap!

    It’s really hard to think about summer being over, but it is. I’ve gone back to work, Emorie is back in school and we are settling back into our routines. I’m not going to share every single thing that we did, but I’m definitely going to share the highlight reel.…

  • Happy birthday America!

    May you and your family have a fun-filled day of fireworks, barbecued and togetherness as we celebrate our nation’s birth. We will resume regular schedule next week.

  • In Memoriam

    Today, we remember our military who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in a country where we are free to live, worship and speak as we choose. We hope your Memorial Day is peaceful, reflective and a day of observance and gratitude. God bless America and her…

  • Memorial Day Craft: How to Make a Paint Stick Flag

    Memorial Day Craft: How to Make a Paint Stick Flag

    Are you looking for a super easy and cheap folk art craft to do with your kiddos? Look no further than your local hardware store. Paint stir sticks are cheap and can be used to make so many cute things. In the picture below, you will see everything needed to…