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How I Fall Back in Love With My Home (Again and Again)

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Why Is Everyone So Freaking Tired Right Now?

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Food | Homemaking

The Secret to Never Cooking Twice (Unless You Want To)

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Homemaking | Personal

The “If I Don’t Love It, I Don’t Need It” Era

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Why We Should Still Bake Cookies for Our Neighbors

How to Clean and Polish Brass (Yes, Even the Tarnished Stuff)
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How to Clean and Polish Brass (Yes, Even the Tarnished Stuff)

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How to Layer Colors, Patterns, and Textures Like a Grandma

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5 Things Mom Probably Didn’t Teach You About Making A Home

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You don’t always need to buy something new—som You don’t always need to buy something new—sometimes you just need to move a lamp, swap the rug, or raid your own decor closet. (Yes, that’s a thing.) Rearranging is my favorite form of therapy lately—and it’s completely free! More cozy, no-spend home tips on the blog today as well as my decor closet. See you in a few! Link's in my bio or theheartofgrandma.com #shopyourhouse #homedecor #decorating #cozyhome #decorcloset #rearrange #heartofgrandma #theheartofgrandma #cozy #resourceful
Late July is such a weird little limbo, isn’t it Late July is such a weird little limbo, isn’t it? The sun is still blazing but something's shifted. It feels…slower. Maybe it’s the mental clutter. Maybe it’s the fact that we just packed up a whole cabin and now I’m staring down triplicates of EVERYTHING like they hold the answers (they don't). Either way, I’m calling it transition tired—and today I’m letting it be what it is. (Watermelon and crackers for dinner, anyone?) New Friday letter is up. Link’s in bio for you. 🩷 #fridaythoughts #latenightsummer #slowdownseason #simpleliving #midlifemusings #quietjoy #restisproductive #theheartofgrandma #heartofgrandma #falliscoming #endofsummer #transitiontime #schoolisstarting
Last night’s dinner is today’s lunch. Or maybe Last night’s dinner is today’s lunch. Or maybe tomorrow’s “oh thank goodness I don’t have to cook.” 🙌🏻 A little ode to leftovers...because sometimes reheating food is self-care. New post up on the blog—how to make leftovers something you actually want to eat (no sad Tupperware required). Come on by theheartofgrandma.com or click the link in my bio. #leftoversfordays #easydinnerideas #kitchenlife #realfoodreallife #theheartofgrandma #heartofgrandma #homecookingmadeeasy #whatsfordinner #leftoversaremagic
Just merged two homes into one after eight years, Just merged two homes into one after eight years, and for the first time, everything’s under one roof. So why do I have eleven spatulas? 😂 Which means decluttering and downsizing. (And yes, four trips to Goodwill in one day.) I’m in my “if I don’t love it, I don’t need it” era—and honestly? It feels kind of like peace. More on the blog—link’s in my bio. #declutteringjourney #homeedit #downsizinglife #goodwillrun #makinghome #twohomestoone #heartofgrandma #theheartofgrandma
Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is show up Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is show up with cookies. 🍪 No reason. No holiday. Just a little paper plate that says, “Hi, I thought of you.” It’s not old-fashioned. It’s neighborly. And we need to bring this back, don't you think? Read my latest post all about baking cookies for our neighbors at theheartofgrandma.com or click the link in my bio. ❤️ #bakecookies #smallkindnesses #neighborhoodlife #homeiswheretheovenis #simplegestures #cozycommunity #everydaymagic #cookiescansavetheworld #heartofgrandma #theheartofgrandma
Just me, a soft cloth, and a pair of new-to-me bra Just me, a soft cloth, and a pair of new-to-me brass lamps getting their groove back. (They were so dull and beat up I thought they were supposed to be matte—whoops.) Now they shine like they remember who they are and I'm in total love. ✨ If you need help with your brass, come see me at theheartofgrandma.com or click the link in my bio and we'll get it shining like new! 🫶🏻 #brasscleaning #vintagefinds #cozyhome #homeprojects #satisfyingthings #grandmacore #beforeandafter #theheartofgrandma #heartofgrandma #antiqie #stiffel #lamps #brass
No one tells you that folding a blanket the same w No one tells you that folding a blanket the same way every night before bed can feel oddly grounding. Or that weird little decor quirks make a house yours. Today on the blog—5 things your mom probably didn’t teach you about making a home, and why they matter way more than matching throw pillows. Grab a beverage and come for a read at theheartofgrandma.com or click the link in my bio. 🫶🏻 #homemaking #cozyhome #womenover40 #makingahome #themodernhome #lifeathome #slowhome #homecomforts #everydaymagic #theheartofgrandma #heartofgrandma
Turns out you don’t need “nano-shine technolog Turns out you don’t need “nano-shine technology” (I don't even really know what that means, haha) to get a streak-free mirror—just vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and a little old-school magic. I’ve used this cleaner on everything from toothpaste splatter to grand-baby hand prints EVERYWHERE, and it actually works (well). Bonus—it doesn’t smell like chemicals, and you can make it in under a minute. 🙌🏻 The full recipe’s up on the blog. Come on over, theheartofgrandma.com or click the link in my bio. See you soon! #homemadetips #grandmascleaninghacks #springcleaning #diycleaner #simpleliving #cleaningmotivation #vintagevibes #cleaninghack #theheartofgrandma #heartofgrandma #oldfashioned #oldschool

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